Help with glue sticks for applique

I've just started using a glue stick for doing appliqué and I really like
it, except the glue stick gets really gummy pretty quickly. I've put them
in the freezer and it helps a bit for a while. I have the Ross glue sticks,
are there better ones, what do you use?

Lorraine

I use Ross as well. I think it's just a plain sticky messy job, but it works.
Joanna
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I use the ones from Joann's--Fabric Glue stick by Dritz. I stock up on the
notions 50% off sales. I also use Glue Baste-it by Roxanne. A little
expensive, but you use only tiny drops. Available at most LQS.
Gen

"The Brown Family" wrote in message
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I've just started using a glue stick for doing appliqué and I really like
it, except the glue stick gets really gummy pretty quickly. I've put them
in the freezer and it helps a bit for a while. I have the Ross glue
sticks,
are there better ones, what do you use?

Lorraine

Hi Lorraine, I also have a supply of Ross glue sticks which are stored
in the freezer until required for some project or other.
I found that it was easier to use the end of a wooden cocktail stick to
apply the glue to the fabric in lesser amounts.
Jennifer in Ottawa

I used Ross - once - and went running back to Scotch brand.
Not only is the stick less gummy, the top is big enough that
I can get a good grip on it to open it, don't even have to use
my teeth! I ordered a case from the local office supply store,
price worked out to less than 65 cents each.
I also use Scotch's Restickable Adhesive glue stick on the
back of templates - keeps them from slipping around on the
fabric when I trace around them.
Mickie, who uses glue instead of pins for lots of things! ;o)


"The Brown Family" wrote in message
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I've just started using a glue stick for doing appliqué and I really like
it, except the glue stick gets really gummy pretty quickly. I've put them
in the freezer and it helps a bit for a while. I have the Ross glue sticks,
are there better ones, what do you use?

Lorraine

I use ..... bugger! Would you believe the kids have nicked both of them?
They are yellow tubes, purchased from the supermarket for $2 or so. Work
fine and don't go smoodgy.

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Member of the Houston 2004 Party Animals
"The Brown Family" wrote in message
ble.rogers.com...
I've just started using a glue stick for doing appliqué and I really like
it, except the glue stick gets really gummy pretty quickly. I've put them
in the freezer and it helps a bit for a while. I have the Ross glue
sticks,
are there better ones, what do you use?

Lorraine

UHU stic made in Germany....... see I know 'coz I just checked the drawer


Dee in OZ


"Sharon Harper" wrote in message
u...
I use ..... bugger! Would you believe the kids have nicked both of them?
They are yellow tubes, purchased from the supermarket for $2 or so. Work
fine and don't go smoodgy.

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Sharon From Melbourne Australia (Queen of Down Under)
http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/index.html
Member of the Houston 2004 Party Animals
"The Brown Family" wrote in message
ble.rogers.com...
I've just started using a glue stick for doing appliqué and I really
like
it, except the glue stick gets really gummy pretty quickly. I've put
them
in the freezer and it helps a bit for a while. I have the Ross glue
sticks,
are there better ones, what do you use?

Lorraine

beats me, who needs glue anyhow, lol.
jeanne

"M. Wetmore" wrote...
| Can you use regular glue sticks on fabric? Does it cause any
| problems?
|
| Mardi


Mickie Swall wrote:
|
| I used Ross - once - and went running back to Scotch brand.
| Not only is the stick less gummy, the top is big enough that
| I can get a good grip on it to open it, don't even have to use
| my teeth! I ordered a case from the local office supply store,
| price worked out to less than 65 cents each.
| I also use Scotch's Restickable Adhesive glue stick on the
| back of templates - keeps them from slipping around on the
| fabric when I trace around them.
| Mickie, who uses glue instead of pins for lots of things! ;o)



The Brown Family wrote...
| I've just started using a glue stick for doing appliqué and I really
like
| it, except the glue stick gets really gummy pretty quickly. I've put
them
| in the freezer and it helps a bit for a while. I have the Ross glue
sticks,
| are there better ones, what do you use?
|
| Lorraine

Sharon Harper wrote:
I use ..... bugger! Would you believe the kids have nicked both of them?
They are yellow tubes, purchased from the supermarket for $2 or so. Work
fine and don't go smoodgy.

Might be UHU brand glue sticks.

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Melinda
http://cust.idl.com.au/athol

Might be right! Still haven't found them though...

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Sharon From Melbourne Australia (Queen of Down Under)
http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/index.html
Member of the Houston 2004 Party Animals
"melinda" wrote in message
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Sharon Harper wrote:
I use ..... bugger! Would you believe the kids have nicked both of
them?
They are yellow tubes, purchased from the supermarket for $2 or so.
Work
fine and don't go smoodgy.

Might be UHU brand glue sticks.

--
Melinda
http://cust.idl.com.au/athol