I am making greeting cards and decorating with pieces of fabric. What is the best type of glue to use to avoid "rippling" of the paper? I bought a tacky glue for fabric and paper, but I am still getting a bit of that wavy look.
Your help will be appreciated.
Kassy
I suspect you are correct - that I'm using too much glue. The glue I am using is VERY thick so doesn't brush out well. Do you have a favorite glue?
Thanks!
Try thinning it with water if you are using a white glue! Heavy duty double stick tape works on small areas!
Cheryl
I use Avery's "Glue Stic" for many things and it works beautifully without rippling. There are other brands which work just as well . . . just happened to have this one at my fingertips.
Dianne
kassy wrote:
When using fabric on cards, I prefer to use a roller glue, such as Tombo or Herma, found in scrapbooking/craft stores. It obviously doesn't roll quite as well on fabric as on paper, but the roller still works with a tiny bit more patience, and I've never had fabric come off.
Barbara
In South Africa we get a spray glue - I forget who makes it. 3M I think. Do you get such a thing there? It's expensive, but VERY efficient.
Catherine
Yes, we do have various spray glues. I've used one for "basting" quilt tops to the batting.
Thank you,
Kassy
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