Your projects may not turn out well if you don't know the correct way to use adhesives. This article will provide important tips you need to create awesome glue crafts and stay safe while using adhesives.
1. Avoid letting your glue freeze
Letting your glue freeze can destroy it, even if it's only getting thawed for the first time. During winter, store your glue in a cool space and keep it at room temperature.
2. Apply evenly
Always apply your adhesive in an even pattern. Clean off any excess you find immediately after you finish applying the glue.
3. Cover your glue container immediately after use
Close your glue container immediately after you finish applying the adhesive. This will maintain the performance of your bond and also help it last longer.
4. Store your carpenter's glue in a mustard bottle
Your carpenter's glue comes in a decorated dispenser. However, using your glue directly from these dispensers will clog their outlet.
In contrast, mustard bottles rarely get blocked when you use them to apply glue. Transfer your carpenter's glue from its dispenser to a mustard bottle. Regardless of the project, the easy application allows you to fix it your way.
5. Rough up your surfaces before application
If you want your glue to stay longer on DIY projects, you can roughen up the surface you want to glue with sandpaper before applying the adhesive. Cleaning the surface with isopropanol will also increase the strength of the glue.
6. Apply pressure when gluing metal
This story is from the January/February 2023 edition of The Home Handyman.
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