Lucille Kreps Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Hi everyone! I need advice about glue - I need to glue flocking to polymer clay and am getting annoyed when the shiny glue shows through the flocking. So far, the most matte finish I've found has been elmer's school glue - it dries totally invisible... but will it yellow over time? Also, I will be needing a glue to use as a fabric stiffener that won't go yellow. Do you guys have any advice for me? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Do consider the Elmer's all-purpose white glue (NOT school glue) that dries clear and non-yellowing. I use it all the time to glue the clear transparencies to window frames and door holes. Don't the Aleene's fabric glues dry clear and non-yellowing? I've just begun to use them, so I don't have confirmation from first hand experience yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucille Kreps Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 Do you know if the school glue is yellowing? So far it dries the least shiny - the Elmer's all purpose and Lineco neutral ph adhesive come in second for non-shinyness but they are still have a sheen. What's the different between the Elmer's all purpose and the Elmer's school glue? Why does everyone always say not to use the school glue? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 26 minutes ago, Lucille Kreps said: Why does everyone always say not to use the school glue? The school glue is formulated for easy cleanup with water, even after it has dried, 'cause kids can be messy. It does not hold as well as regular white glue over the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I haven’t had any yellowing with the regular white glue. Have you looked at Mod Podge? I believe there is a matte finish product available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 For the fabric stiffener you may want to try Api's Crafter's Pick. I have used it with some laces that I wanted to stiffen. It dries clear. I have something in m y craftbroom as we speak that is about 7 years old and so far it has not yellowed..at is as much as I can help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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