edie3
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Post by edie3 on Apr 15, 2018 2:32:13 GMT
Things I have glued down have come loose. Isn't this supposed to be permanent? Am I doing something wrong?
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breetheflea
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Post by breetheflea on Apr 15, 2018 2:37:17 GMT
You are not doing anything wrong. I tried one (until it ran out) and stuff was falling off a month later. I could never figure out if I was using it wrong or something because people seemed to rave about it on here...
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edie3
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Post by edie3 on Apr 15, 2018 2:52:13 GMT
I have had it for awhile, and seemed to work good until now.
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Post by artisticscrapper on Apr 15, 2018 3:08:32 GMT
Mine is actually pretty old but it still works well. I just found there are 2 types—ball point and chisel tip. I have the ballpoint. I’m wondering if there’s a difference in formula due to the delivery.
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cbscrapper
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Post by cbscrapper on Apr 15, 2018 3:35:31 GMT
The Zig blue chisel tip was one of the first adhesives I used when I started scrapping years ago. Everything has fallen off and I would most definitely not recommend it. I use Tombow mono multi (with the green caps) as my liquid adhesive now and love it!
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Post by craftymom101 on Apr 15, 2018 4:16:41 GMT
My ball point glue pen stopped working this month and I'm not going to replace it. I have Mono Multi and I'll stick with that. I've found a few die cuts that I used my ball point glue pen on and the pieces aren't sticking. Ugh.
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Post by streetscrapper on Apr 15, 2018 12:12:28 GMT
You are not doing anything wrong. I tried one (until it ran out) and stuff was falling off a month later. I could never figure out if I was using it wrong or something because people seemed to rave about it on here...  |
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edie3
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Post by edie3 on Apr 15, 2018 13:05:15 GMT
thats a bummer, isnt it. Thanks for the info! Does the Tombow mono multi have a small applicator tip?
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edie3
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Post by edie3 on Apr 15, 2018 13:20:17 GMT
I made cards to sell using the Zig, should I worry about the cards falling apart?
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Post by don on Apr 15, 2018 17:47:21 GMT
I only use a pen type glue as a base for heat emboss. To stick things together I would use a good bottle type glue and apply with a toothpick, and let it set and cure overnight.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 15, 2018 21:03:09 GMT
The Zig blue chisel tip was one of the first adhesives I used when I started scrapping years ago. Everything has fallen off and I would most definitely not recommend it. I use Tombow mono multi (with the green caps) as my liquid adhesive now and love it! Same. Everything I ever made with one of those zig chisel tip glue pens eventually fell apart. I stopped using them over 20 years ago. I haven’t EVER had anything glued with the green cap Tombow Mono Multi glue come apart, and that’s been my adhesive of choice ever since. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 15, 2018 21:04:06 GMT
thats a bummer, isnt it. Thanks for the info! Does the Tombow mono multi have a small applicator tip? Yes. It has a very small tip on one end and a silicone type spreader tip on the other end. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 15, 2018 21:05:57 GMT
I made cards to sell using the Zig, should I worry about the cards falling apart? Eventually everything I assembled with that glue fell apart. Sorry. I think drastic changes in humidity with the seasons like we have where I live exacerbates it too. |
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Post by GiantsFan on Apr 15, 2018 21:47:44 GMT
I used the Zig pens and loved them. That is until things started coming apart. When I cleaned my room they all (even the unopened ones) went into the trash. I could never get the Tombow Mono glue to come out properly and it kept clogging. So far I'm liking the Tonic Deluxe Adhesive. Next time I place an order somewhere I'm going to try their glue pen.
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Post by scrapnatya on Apr 16, 2018 1:57:15 GMT
I use the chisel tip one every time I scrap to glue something together...usually Thickers or paper diecuts. In the 19 years I've scrapped, nothing is falling off pages.
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Post by mikklynn on Apr 16, 2018 12:23:26 GMT
I've never had a problem with it.
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Post by riversong1963 on Apr 16, 2018 13:26:21 GMT
I've been using Zig glue pens for almost 17 years, and I've never had anything fall off or come apart. I use the ballpoint pen for intricate die cuts and letters, and I've even found a way to refill it with other types of glue. The only reason I don't buy the chisel tip anymore is that it gets bits of dried glue all over the tip and makes a sticky mess. I don't use Zig glue for heavy things, though.
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Apr 16, 2018 15:22:01 GMT
If you don't use enough, or let it dry out a bit before sticking things down, it will be temporary. That is why it is 2 way glue. It can be either temporary or permanent.
Use more glue and stick it down while wet, and you'll get better results. I've used it for years, but I am pretty liberal with the glue. When I use too little, stuff will come off. When I use more, it stays stuck. I've been using it for a lot of years.
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