Hi am doing wedding centerpieces and am adding ribbon and pearls to a glass bubble bowl with a hot glue gun, but when I see them the next day the are falling off. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to use gorilla glue?
2007-03-30 04:59:56 · 12 answers · asked by Mayra M 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
gorilla glue is a moisture cure urethane that bubbles (CO2) from the reaction with water. It won't work well for this project. go to the hobby shop and buy some acrylic hobby glue (gold bottle with white lettering). Called Aleen's Tacky Glue.
super clue can work. It is not the best choice- the bond is not stable with water. It also leaves white residue all over the place from the reaction products inside (inhibited by O2, accelerated with alcohol).
2007-03-30 12:23:55 · answer #1 · answered by gnsnfnrs1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gorilla Glue could work, but it can be VERY messy if you don't use a very small amount. It foams and expands quite a bit. It would also be tricky to clamp the glued area down on the glass bowl. Super glue would work, but if you like the convience, and quick drying time of the glue gun, go to your local craft shop. They make glue gun sticks especially to be used on glass and ceramics.
2007-03-30 13:35:58 · answer #2 · answered by kj_imagine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't like Gorilla Glue at all. I used to join a piece of furniture and it expanded an oozed out of the joints and made a big mess. It was a mess to get out of the bottle too.
I think old fashioned white glue works best for so many things.
2007-03-30 12:09:20 · answer #3 · answered by pamela 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gorilla glue works great...if you follow the directions. The pieces being glued need to be clamped. The glue expands so don't "over do it". The glue is activated by moistening the pieces being glued. Super glue would work better for this appication.
2007-03-30 12:20:24 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the others. Gorilla glue expands, which won't be good for your needs. It also dries a light brown/tan color, which I am guessing is not the fashion statement you wanted to make on your wedding day.
Good luck.
2007-03-30 21:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by J E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gorilla glue does not dry clear.!!! It will show throught your ribbons and make your pearls look dirty.
Try E 3000 glue. It is clear and remains clear. It is also waterproof if that is an issue.
2007-03-30 16:20:36 · answer #6 · answered by sncmom2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought "gorilla glue" would be some top notch glue and I had one of those TV games you plug in and play (Mrs Pac-Man) and the glue didn't live up to my expectations. I bought super glue!
2007-03-30 12:08:48 · answer #7 · answered by SoulRebel79 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about Super Glue?
Since you are gluing to glass, check on the label of any glue you get to make sure it will adhere to glass.
2007-03-30 12:08:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can but be very careful...you can't get off once it is on there! And be sure not to get any on your skin...gorilla glue works for many things!
2007-03-30 12:05:07 · answer #9 · answered by globalystic1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Super glue is best for this.
2007-03-30 12:29:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋