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Title: Glitter, Glue & Clothes
Post by: SamLouise on July 19, 2007, 14:46:54
I've got some tops that I'd like to spangle up with glitter or sequins but I'm not sure which glue I should use on clothes?  Also, what sort of glitter should I use?  Obviously I don't want my designs rubbing off in public or disappearing in the washing machine.

Any advice much appreciated.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Glitter, Glue & Clothes
Post by: OliveOil on July 19, 2007, 15:15:00
wonderweb?
Title: Re: Glitter, Glue & Clothes
Post by: cazy on July 19, 2007, 19:21:26
You can buy specific glues for the job from Hobby Craft or big stores with a good haberdashery dept.

Glitters a bit of a no no in the washing machine, or even by hand.  Sequins and/or beads are much better because you can stitch them on, but I would still recommend hand washing

I often customise tops and things for Christmas, this is a belt I made a belt a few years ago, most of it's glued and it's still going strong.





Title: Re: Glitter, Glue & Clothes
Post by: OliveOil on July 20, 2007, 08:27:51
Canine Provocateur! :o
Title: Re: Glitter, Glue & Clothes
Post by: cazy on July 20, 2007, 14:46:38
he he  ;D
Title: Re: Glitter, Glue & Clothes
Post by: rosebud on July 20, 2007, 22:25:01
Ollie. how on earth would you be able to do that sort of thing with wonder web, i thought you could only iron it on, and the washing machine, would it stay put , (the wonder web not the washer Hahahaha!!). Be interested to know.  Rosebud.
Title: Re: Glitter, Glue & Clothes
Post by: kitten on July 20, 2007, 22:34:00
As cazy has already mentioned, you can buy proper fabric glue for exactly this eventuality  ;D

I'd recommend trying your local department store (we've got a brilliant Oldrids), Boyes, The Works, or even Woolies, and not forgetting the omnipotent Wilko's  ;D  ;D

You can actually buy glitter glue with the glitter already inside the adhesive, but just make sure it says it's for use on material & can be washed!!!  :o

Look forward to a pic of your finished masterpiece  ;)