Posts tagged: glue
The Agua Table...Or, How To Make Giant Cardboard Stones.
By Chrisjob
At first glance, The Agua Table by Brazilian designer Domingos Tótora seems to be a take on the Noguchi coffee table using some perfectly round stones to balance the glass top. But, check out the process photos to see how this base was created from recycled cardboard and glue.
I'm totally making some. How-to to follo » READ MORE
How to Makeover a Mousepad
By simplyfunstuffI recently gave my mousepad a makeover and you can do the same with your favorite fabric and some heat activated adhesive.
Materials:
1 Used Mousepad
Fabric of Your Choice (just enough to cover the mousepad)
Heat Activated Fabric Adhesive Sheet - I used "Lite Steam-A-Steam2"
Scissors
Piping for the edge
Fabric Glue
Process:
For the step-by-step tutorial, click here or go to http://simplyfunstuff.blogspot.com/ !
Reversible Tank Top Beach Tote (No sewing machine required!)
By simplyfunstuffIf you're like me, you probably have a lot of stuff in your closet that you never wear. Well here is a way to upcycle those old tank tops into useful and oh-so-cute reversible beach totes. And the best part is, you will not need a sewing machine (which is good, because I don't have one or any clue how to sew)!
The key to this project is to fold the fabric in such a way that you never see the fabric glue. If you do this successfully, you will » READ MORE
DIY Stickers!
By Chrisjob
Sometimes, you've got an image you need to stick somewhere, the soft pixelatedness of inkjet sticker paper simple won't do. Sir Brittanicvs provides a recipe for some homemade adhesive to place on a contact paper substrate that gets your message where it belongs.
Materials
White Vinegar
White Glue
Your design(s) printed out on paper
A wide brush
Tupperware container OR jar
Packaging tape OR Clear Contact Paper
Straight edge
Little spray bottl » READ MORE
How to Choose the Right Glue for the Job.
By Chrisjob
"DIY projects come in many flavors. They all use materials and usually need some method to bond them together. That typically means a glue. Let's look at what type of glue works for what type of project."
- Super glue
- Contact cement
- Carpenter's glue
- Hide glue
- Titebond
- Gorilla Glue
Want a Crackle Finish? Try Elmers!
By DIY Maven
A few weeks ago, fellow Curblier ericson posted a question regarding crackle finishing. Ericson’s conundrum was that he is in the Phillippines and was unsure if he would be able to find the crackling medium used in the process. I’ve always had my suspicions as to what the medium was, but–and let me stress this–I really have no clue as to its chemical make-up. That being said, I went about doing a bit of experimenting anyway. This is the outcome. » READ MORE
Glue Stuff.
By ChrisjobSometimes you just gotta make stuff stick together. In case you're bewildered concerning the best bonding agent, have a look at THIS to THAT. It's a delightfully simple site that tells one, basically, how to glue stuff to other stuff.
Can't beat that.
