Take a look at the advantages of using Weldbond for YOUR craft
or hobby: Framing: Use up scraps and make your own beautiful picture
frames with Weldbond. It's easy to do without clamping (as long
as wood is not warped). Back-up nailing is unnecessary for average-sized
frames. Heavier frames should be reinforced with nails.
Foam Plastics: Don't worry about Weldbond dissolving
foam plastics or expanded polystyrene. It works well on both products,
leaving them intact. Just bring surfaces together after Weldbond
becomes tacky and slightly transparent.
Plaster Moulding: Strengthen plaster casting and
reduce broken corners and crazed areas. Try a mix of 2 to 3 parts
water and 1 part Weldbond. To make a plaster adhesive, mix 1 part
water to 1 part Weldbond and add to plaster. Looking for an excellent
primer and sealer for your plaster work? Mix 1 part Weldbond with
5 parts water. After the plaster has been sealed, it can be glued
to almost any type of surface.
Marble and Glass Craft: Weldbond will bond marble,
glass and metals. The metal must be chemically cleaned with solvent
prior to gluing. Then rough up the surface with fine emery paper.
Glass and marble must be completely clean. If possible, the marble
surface to be bonded should also be slightly roughened with emery
cloth. This will give it additional grabbing power, particularly
if a large area is going to be bonded. We recommend you apply a
thin coat of Weldbond to both surfaces and allow them to become
slightly transparent before bringing together— no more than
3 to 4 mins.
Mosaics: Weldbond is preferred by professional
mosaicists around the world. It is an ideal adhesive for all types
of mosaic projects using glass, ceramic, plastic, and other types
of tiles. It works best when adhering tiles to a porous surface.
When bonding glass tiles to a glass surface, use Weldbond sparingly
if you require a crystal-clear bond. Any whiteness indicates the
curing process is not complete.
Jewelry Making: Weldbond bonds semi-precious and
precious stones to chromed or brass surfaces. Bonds most plastics
too; some experimenting required due to the variances in plastics.
Metal surfaces must be cleaned with a quality solvent and sanded
first. Fill uneven surfaces before bonding. Leave all newly bonded
jewelry for 24 to 48 hours before applying any load to the bonded
surface. Remember with Weldbond, the longer it sets, the stronger
it gets.
Suede & Leather Craft: Check suede surfaces
for porosity. This can be done easily by sprinkling the surface
with a small amount of water. If it is quickly absorbed, the surface
should be sealed before bonding. Use a mixture of 1 part Weldbond
and 5 parts water as a sealer and allow to dry. Use concentrated
Weldbond to glue the two surfaces together. A glue joint and leather
that's been bonded with Weldbond can be flexed without worry of
cracking the adhesive. Weldbond reflects the colors of the materials
being bonded. To make a positive leather bond, remove any waxy finish
from leather first. If bonding metal finishing parts or decorations
to leather, rough up the backs of these parts with fine emery paper
and clean with solvent before bonding. Seal any porous surfaces
first.
Ceramics: The glazed surface of ceramics can be
most difficult to bond, particularly if you wish to bond glass pieces
to ceramic work. Weldbond solves this problem and gives you a crystal-clear
flexible bond. Use the mixture of 1 part Weldbond, 5 parts water
as a sealer or primer for biskware before finishing with stain or
attaching flowers and other decoration to ceramic work. Use Weldbond
concentrate as the gluing agent.
Decoupage: Use Weldbond concentrated, straight
from the container. When your project is complete, cover your work
with as many coats of the following mixture: 1 part Weldbond diluted
with 3 parts water. Use as many coats as you feel necessary. Let
dry completely between each one. Experiment with small amounts of
water-soluble stain in the WELDOND solution to achieve an antique
effect.
Model Building: Weldbond gives a flexible joint—
there's no danger of cracking or breaking. And with Weldbond, there's
no concern of fumes or flammability when working in an enclosed
area or if the possibility of smoking exists. Non-toxic, Weldbond
works fast to give you the strength you need without clamping. Glue
joints will practically disappear; any excess can be wiped off with
a wet cloth up to 20 minutes after application. Weldbond can be
used for the shaping and bonding of model ship hulls as long as
the hull is properly coated with paint or varnish before being immersed
in water. Just mix Weldbond with a little talcum powder to accomplish
any model-filling task. To give balsa more strength, coat it with
1 part Weldbond, 5 parts water. This mixture is much more economical
than craft dope or other finishes. A further saving can be achieved
by cutting Weldbond 100% with water for fine balsa joints and mounting
paper skin to model aircraft. The paper soaked in the 50/50 mixture
will hug the frame tightly. Weldbond is also resistant to all oil
and model aircraft fuels.
Decal and Print Lifting Work: Use Weldbond for
decal work and to lift prints from magazines, books or posters (Weldbond
does not work on photographs). Lifted prints and decals can be bonded
to many surfaces including canvas, glass, wood, ceramic and metal.
Try experimenting with other materials, too. To lift prints, prepare
a mixture of 3 parts Weldbond, 1 part water. Apply roughly 8 coats
of this mixture to the print to be lifted (allow 15-20 minutes drying
time between coats). Set project aside for about 24 hours. When
Weldbond looks crystal clear, soak the print in lukewarm water until
the paper backing is properly wetted down. The paper should peel
off easily. If not, simply re-soak each layer. The print will turn
milky- don't worry. This will turn clear when dry. When print is
completely dry, protect the ink on the print by applying 1-2 coats
of same Weldbond mixture to the print back. When perfectly dry,
apply the prints to your desired surface by using a thin coat of
concentrated Weldbond.
Other craft projects: You name it, Weldbond can
glue it. Use Weldbond on any art foam, velvet, beaded ornaments,
bridal effects, burlap, cardboard projects, collages and drapery
trims. Also gives great results in costume making, dried flower
arranging, papier-mâché, macrame. Also works wonders
to repair books. |