Glue Recommendations

[TheMadGasser]

Okay, one of these questions will be kinda strange, but I will leave it for last.

My first question is basically what is the best glue to use adhere cast resin pieces to fabric? I ask because I am working on details of a Klingon general's coat and been trying to find the best glue to use to get the shoulder and arm cuff parts attached to the coat. The coat will probably be worn no more than a few times for photos and then will probably be displayed on a dummy, but I looking for a glue that will not melt the resin, but also keep the pieces attached to the fabric of the coat.

Attached image of pieces and coat close up.



The second question may or may not be glue related, depending on the answers I receive. I have this award that goes on the coat that I am looking to modify. The original pin (used on the production coat) was cobbled together from costume jewelry and the center piece was (presumably) a glass piece that had a star pattern cut into it. The resin piece I have is flat, but it has the star piece. I am looking to give it that What can I pour onto this piece to make it look as if it was made of glass. In the past I have used glue that was thin enough to cover a piece, but not too thin it would run off the edge.

Attached is the pin I have (Left) and the pin I want it to look similar to (Right). Yeah it's not 100% accurate, but that can be fixed.

 

[Invicta]

You want something that stays flexible and doesn't crack with movement. Just a suggestion but have you considered mastic sealant. the sort of thing that is used on aquariums, it's clear has excellent 'grab" and stays flexible when it's dry.

Another choice is G-S Fabric cement, it even mentions costuming applications on the box. My wife uses it to glue metal end caps to Kumihimo fabric braid.

Third choice is E-6000 cement it has similar properties to the G-S and comes in larger tubes it's great for ridgid to flexible bonding. NOTE on the E-6000 DO NOT apply too much as it can hinder drying and bonding.

Sorry I can't help with your second question.

 

[Kashyyyk]

Agreed with the E-6000. Don't be tempted to use fabri-tac. Works for really small items, but too much and you will end up making a cast. If your glue is not flexible, it will end up cracking.

 

[TheMadGasser]

Thanks guys! Next question, can I get these glues locally (normally) or do I need to order them online?

 

[Kashyyyk]

You can grab any of these at most hobby shops or fabric stores. Hardware stores will carry e6000 as well

 

[fallimar]

Contact cement also works if you get stuck - it's freely available and dries flexible. Just remember to rough up any smooth, non-porous surfaces if they need it before gluing

Good luck!

 

[Invicta]

As already mentioned you can get E-6000 at hobby stores and places like Micheals should have it.

 

[maeson]

yeah saw e-6000 yesterday at hobby lobby in he beading and jewelry section, so they should have it too

 

[Tommyfilth]

duall 88 is my new favorite.