Unless you are me. Let me explain a little. I had this:
and this
So I wanted it to be this
Easy right? So simple. Just slap some glue on and presto!
Okay so that's what I did.
Everything looks good. Everything is going great.
I just have to wait 2 to 4 hours and I have beautiful candles.
So after 2 hours or so I take off my "weights" and set up my beautiful candles in their new homes.
Nice right? They look great. I did it. And it was cheap. The candle sticks came from the Dollar Store and the candles are actually Paula Dean (seriously she has everything) candles that I had around the house. I am feeling great. I am ready to make a new blog post. I am patting myself on the back.
Until...I woke up this morning and saw this
And this
Glue all over the candle sticks. Running all down the side. Oh..maybe I used too much. Maybe it was me and not you Gorilla glue. Or maybe it was you. I don't know. One more look at my fail
Will I ever learn to like you Gorilla glue? Everyone L-O-V-E-S you so much. Anyone out there who knows what they are doing? Tips? Help?
I ended up scraping all the glue off with a knife and setting them back in their spots. I still feel bad though, how did I mess up Gorilla glue? I am not giving up on you though. I will try again! And side note: It is holding VERY strong.
So since this project was Dollar Store cheap I am linking up to these:
Hopefully anyone who tries this project will get it right :)
I've only used gorilla glue a couple times so I don't really have any tips for you, but I can say I have similar experiences all the time. Mod Podge for example, which I do still love, but often can't seem to avoid wrinkles. The candle sticks look great though!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jill! It is nice to know I'm not the only one :)
ReplyDeleteIt seems like Gorilla Glue expands over time, like foam or something. I've had similar problems. Have you tried E-600? Available at Wal Mart in the craft section. Works great!
ReplyDeleteYes I think you are right. I will try that E-600 glue next time. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteE-6000 is the BEST glue for this type of project :)
ReplyDeleteI too love E-6000 for these types of projects- It's clear, holds strong and can go in water (in case you are doing things like cake plates) and not dissolve!
ReplyDeleteLove the candle idea too!!!
Same thing happened to me. I did a similar project, the Gorilla glue showed when it dried & then ended up using my hot glue gun... months later & it is still fine.
ReplyDeleteBut I am going to get some of that E-6000
Nice to know I'm not the only one here! E-6000 glue seems to be the choice glue to use for this type of project! Thanks everyone for all the tips.
ReplyDeleteHi Stacy, I'm Stacy too! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't work with Gorilla Glue either for that same reason.
Also, don't, I repeat don't ever get it on your clothes! It won't ever come out. :/