Laurennie Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 So, I need to glue painted wood pieces to other painted wood SECURELY. What do you recommend?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Sand the paint off of the edges you need to glue together and use a good wood glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Thats what i would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurennie Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 What about Goop and products like that? Are they bad for wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I'd not heard of GOOP as a glue so did a web search. Apparently there is a forumulation for crafts, and they actually show a dollhouse as the "craft" it's good for...so I suppose it would work. Most folks here use something like Elmer's wood glue (it's water based, easy to clean up), or Aleen's craft glue (again, water based and easy to clean up). We tend to work on our crafts in all areas of our real houses, so ease of clean-up is important. I don't know anything about the GOOP so can't say! But yes, sand off the paint on the edges you want to glue together, apply the glue, then clamp together until dry. You can use actual clamps, or masking tape, or clothespins -- whatever you have that will hold the pieces in the positions they should be in, when dry. And then let it dry! :monkeydance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Elmer's wood glue works the best for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogster Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 If, for some reason, you have to glue paint to paint, then CA is the only thing I know of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judithfa Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 CA is the only thing I know of. What's CA? :monkeydance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Cryanoacetate? I'm really suffering from CRS today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Your cat in the avatar is so pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurennie Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 I still don't understand what CA is? And I'm wondering if I'm going to be able to sand back certain areas to glue.. it might be hard to sand just a little tiny patch where the porch post goes. And thanks about the cat- her name is Lulu and she is my baby. I rescued her from a shelter and she was very sick, now she is a prettypretty princess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogster Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 CA is cyanoacrylate, AKA super glue. Go for decent quality if you use it, like Zap-a-Gap or Flashh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Quick grip or Omni stick, will work, and so will Household Goop. The goop smells bad I found, so use it in a well ventilated area. The stuff I get is in a purple tube. It does not dry clear however, stays yellow. The other 2 stay clear and the smell is way less nauseating. You don't need much, and only apply it to one side of whatever you are gluing together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 With a Dremel & a small sanding drum you can knock off just the amount of paint you need to get a strong bond with wood glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Do let us know what you've glued, and what worked for you, O.k. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurennie Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 When I get around to glueing I will let you know! I did just buy some adorable teeny nails at Lowe's today. TEENY. They are going to be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Where did you find TEENY nails at Lowe's? I'm always on the lookout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurennie Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 They were near the random stuff like.. those tacks you use on furniture and just like little plastic boxes of insulated staples and things. They are wire brads that are half an inch long, I think they will be perfect for tacking trim onto the edge of my dollhouse (it's 3/8 inch ply). I don't even know if there were smaller ones I just saw them and needed them. And only 97 cents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Mini thanks, Lauren; I may have to make a run to Lowe's later!lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 We also have a Lowes now. I'm be checking them out this Saturday for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Suzanne, check out their fastener drawers, they have nuts, bolts & washers in the tiny metric sizes that are great for making mini futons, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Minis Dollhouses Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I guess Im slow or something but what exactly was it that you needed to glue together? Maybe Im confused but when I build a house, most of my parts are already painted before I glue them together, unless its the house shell so Im always glueing paint to paint. I use Aileens Tacky Glue and everything has always held extremely well for me without having to sand anything off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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