A little something about Elmer's glue as admix.
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What are (some) admixes?
Comments (30)Thus the difference between cheap potting mixes and better quality potting mixes. It's not necessarily a black or white subject. Yes, there are mixes that have some styrofoam put in them but perlite is a superior ingredient for soil and, in a higher quaility mix, is most likely what you're seeing. I guess the true test would be to be enough water in the soil to "float" the styrofoam. Perlite would eventually absorb the water, styrofoam wouldn't. Personally, I wouldn't mind putting styrofoam in a concrete product (instead of, say, a landfill) but environmentally I'd hesitate "knowingly" putting it into a garden bed. At least in a well-managed landfill, they no longer aim to let it "break down" into the water table. Styrofoam has got a large half-life and is man-made. Just because they put it in potting mixes today doesn't make it right but then again using cement is an environment issue in itself. Here is a link that might be useful: University of Connecticut re: potted soil...See MoreElmers Probond Glue
Comments (10)Chris, My son and I did an experiment with a variety of glues for a project he was doing. Probond is a good product, and you have to be aware that it expands slightly during the cure and dry process. I am not so sure what process you plan to use the glue in. If it is to adhere more mix to an already existing piece, or to glue it to something. If you are planning to adhere new mix to already cured mix you will need to dampen the cured piece, brush it liberally with your bonding agent,(if using probond I would let it sit for at least 10 minutes) then apply your damp new mix that has some bonding agent incorporated into the actual mix. You can enhance the 'grab' ower of your probond by patting a little dry sand into/onto the damp probond :)then letting it sit for 10 minutes. I am not sure that I would use probond only because it expands, but if you factor that in you will probably be ok. Always enjoy seeing the pictures of others creations. Happy casting, lucky you to still be able to work on your projects. Dena...See MoreElmer's glue mystery solved!!
Comments (7)I had to look it up because, remembering that Elmer's has always had an iconic cow as part of their logo and that my mother used to use evaporated milk as a glue for ceramics (it's very effective), I didn't think starch was the base of Elmer's. Apparently, Elmer's began as a hide-based glue and is now a vinyl based product. I've put in a link to the info I found below. Not disputing that starch can also be a base for glues. We all know about library paste. Wallpaper paste is also based on wheat starch. And I've heard of brushing on liquid laundry starch to glue things that are up to the moisture to walls and glass as an effective but removable adhesive. Just correcting the record on Elmer's glue. PS Sorry I'm so anal... Here is a link that might be useful: what is glue made from...See MoreTo glue or not to glue...
Comments (8)I use the blue glue (I think it's Zig brand??) for tiny items like small punches and small areas of die cuts. For pics and large items, I use double sided tape. I've had no problems with the glue at all. Actually, I like it better, but I've become so accustomed to my tape runner that I automatically grab that rather than the glue stick every time. If you're uncomfortable using it, then don't. There's nothing wrong with the tape you're using. Of course, you could always test it on a small item. As far as it coming through to the other side, I've not seen that happen yet. But then again, I'm not putting gobs of it on either. IT's a thin enough substance that that shouldn't happen....See Morerustinj
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