|
Thu, Mar 15, 12 at 16:40
| Hi everyone! I've been away a while, but have spent some time catching up on current projects. I'm always amazed at the talent here!!
I know the glue questions have been discussed in length several times here, but I was wondering if there have been any new products in the past year. I'm about to start a GOG and am still confused about glue. I know the most popular are Mac, GEII and Weldbond and I can't decide which to use. I guess I just want someone to say - hey, just use ___! Please help!!!! |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
- Posted by chinatreasures (My Page) on Thu, Mar 15, 12 at 16:51
| By the way - here's a pic of my cast of characters:
|
|
- Posted by wackyweeder (My Page) on Thu, Mar 15, 12 at 20:32
| Everyone has their own preference for sure. You didnt mention Lexel above-it is an ultraclear silicone type adhesive, but it can be sticky and messy. depends on how neat you are I guess! Regular silicone cures to a certain cloudiness that bothers some people. It doesnt phase me. There is also DAP. If you buy DAP clear, it goes on white and cures to a silicone cloudiness. The advantage of this with GOG is you can see any gaps or bubbles and prevent grout bleed. I personally very much dislike weldbond-the slow curing, the milkiness, the thinness of the adhesive and I work very well with silicone. It depends on if you are messy with it and what you like to work with. If you currently work with a thin adhesive like weldbond, you may find silicones messy, but the risk of grout bleed is greater, IMO. |
|
| Okay, I will do it. "Hey! Just use MAC glue!" If you click on the link below, and then scroll down, it should take you to a picture of some candles that are GOG and where I used MAC glue. I like it, it's strong and dries quickly and clear. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Silva's blog (candles)
|
- Posted by ItsmeChickadee (My Page) on Fri, Mar 16, 12 at 14:28
| Hi, I just finished (except for grout) a GOG project using Weldbond. I feel like I am going to spend my life waiting for the damn stuff to dry! I used a lot to make sure I have no grout bleed and am finding I have to have the patience of a saint. Next time I'm trying the Silicone or DAP. How cloudy is the DAP? Becky |
|
- Posted by chinatreasures (My Page) on Fri, Mar 16, 12 at 16:38
| Thank you Silvamae for making the decision for me! Besides, I discovered I already have some Mac glue I ordered last year that I forgot about. Do you just squeeze it onto the glass pieces from the bottle or brush it on? |
|
| I just squeeze it from the bottle directly onto the back of the glass pieces. |
|
- Posted by wackyweeder (My Page) on Fri, Mar 16, 12 at 19:36
| Becky it cures just like regular silicone-no cloudier than that. |
|
| Is that Starry Starry Night that you are going to do? Can't wait to see how you do it. I was thinking about doing one...so will be paying close attention. Good luck! |
|
- Posted by chinatreasures (My Page) on Sun, Mar 18, 12 at 10:36
| Yes it's Starry Starry Night. I'll post my progress in a new thread. |
|
- Posted by calamity_j (My Page) on Sun, Mar 18, 12 at 12:09
| Ohhh nice window...nice glass!!! Thanks for the Eye Candy!!!heh heh! I have been using GE Marine silicone adhesive, super awesome as it dries fast and clear...but is exspensive and the price is now $5/2.8oz! so am gonna try some new stuff that the guys installing our new house windows, used. It's called Big Stretch, by Sashco. It is a 10.5oz tube, so will need to use a caulking gun, it's about the same price so I hope it will be worth the hassle. i will post some WIP with it. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Stained Glass & Mosaics Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.