Reddit mentions: The best adhesives sprays

There's a lot of ways to approach stenciling. I just started about 5 months ago and have a decent number of pieces completed, but i'm still learning each time I cut and paint.

I'll be happy to share a list of what I use, but just keep an open mind and remember that there's not just a single way to do this.

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• I use #11 blades [Link]
  
• I alternate between these two knives [[link]
  (https://www.amazon.com/X-ACTO-Designer-Hobby-Craft-X3254/dp/B002A2QTGK/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1501185899&sr=8-22&keywords=xacto+11+knife)] [link]
  
• Painters tape [Link]
  
• Spray Mount (Not spray adhesive - I just learned this last week) [link]
  
• 110lb cardstock paper
  
• Clear scotch tape
  
  
• As for paint I just started using Montana, which is a nice-to-have but definitely not necessary. I did a lot of my first pieces with Rusto - in general just stay away from gloss, super gloss, high gloss (it can work, but in general you will have an easier time with flat/mattes.) I went through a lot of trial and error with paint - I bought some Krylon paint which was at a higher price point and it was absolute shit (very watery and runny no matter how long I shook my cans.)
  
  
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• Making your stencils is definitely a part where people's methods differ (specifically in photoshop and breaking up your layers.) Just search YouTube and find a method that works with you.
  
  
• For larger pieces I use rasterbator. Stich them together with clear scotch tape and cut as usual. I tape both sides of the seams/edges.
  
  
• Take your time with your cuts
  
• Make sure your workspace is clean
  
• Let your layers dry
  
• Make sure your stencils are laying flat
  
• shake the shit outta your cans (especially with cheaper paint.) When you think you've shaken enough, shake for another 60 seconds.
  
• Mind the distance between your cans and the canvas (or whatever medium you're painting on)
  
• Take it easy on the paint, you don't need much to create a solid layer.
  
  
  Hope this is helpful, remember to share your pieces!

Thanks! It was fun to collect! I very carefully gave the web a generous coat of black spray paint. I covered a sheet of card stock paper with a thick coating of spray glue and pressed the page into the web from the back side. I very slowly pulled the page towards me, putting extra pressure in spots where the web didn't appear to be sticking to the paper. I let the web break itself, and viola! I do wish I'd have let it sit for a few minutes instead of putting it straight into the frame and I wish I'd given the top a coat of spray adhesive as well but I'm sure I'll get to practice again soon. Good luck in collecting your own super cool webs!

It's beautiful!

I like to use a basting spray when putting the quilt sandwich together. https://www.amazon.com/Odif-S5058CAN06-505-Basting-Glue/dp/B00YNZZ0I0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1543197282&sr=8-2&keywords=basting+spray+505

As long as you go slowly, it is sooooo nice to not worry about it shifting and moving around while you're cutting the back and batting and then quilting!

Great Job!

Wow, first year.

thistothat.com says 3M 77 would work best. This makes sense to me, because it's a spray adhesive that would leave a relatively thin layer on the back of the paper, and likely won't seep through to create visible spotting on the label's face.

I'd try to use a wax-coated pin to assist in centering the label when you go to stick it on. Or apply something like sno-seal to the spindle of an old turntable; just something to accurately center the label, with a coat of wax to prevent the disc and/or label from adhering to said locating pin.

I used thermal pads for all of about 3 days, but they created "hot zones". I didn't like the idea of binder clips, because I don't like binder clips. If you're using borosilicate glass (I understand that it's made of the same thing as pyrex), you'll see really good heat transfer, maybe within a couple of degrees, nothing too crazy.

So I put my glass directly on the bed and used some of this last night to hold it there. I'm extremely happy with the results compared to what I had going on.

What I would do is lay out some newspapers, and tape a blue masking tape "handle" to one side of the face of the lenticular art, then spray some spray adhesive (something like this but they also sell stuff that's repositionable: Elmers Multi-Purpose Spray Adhesive, 4-Ounce, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00178ORYY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ChnjzbK50ENV3), then pick it up by the blue tape "handle" and carefully position it on the box.

I haven't used this method to work on frets, but I have used this for attaching sandpaper to wood, tile, glass, MDF, ...

You can use whatever sort of sandpaper you like - I like the wet&dry, but YMMV. You attach it to the block with a repositionable adhesive, which can even be a spray. These are normally used for crafts, stencils, etc, where you want to create a surface that stays tacky, but that lets you reposition things on it.

Here's the result of a quick search: https://www.amazon.com/Stencil-Ease-Repositionable-Adhesive-Spray/dp/B008FP2RBM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1465682560&sr=8-4&keywords=repositionable+adhesive

If you do have to use multiple grits, this is a much more cost-effective way to go.

You can buy spray glue: https://www.amazon.ca/ELMERS-E456-Extra-Strength-Adhesive/dp/B000I6DGUM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1524427318&sr=8-3&keywords=spray+glue

any craft store should have it, just make sure you get acid free.

As silly as it is I’ve actually used this to get the sticky bra to stay on. I just spray it right onto the adhesive tabs. You just have to give it a minute to dry/stick to you before you do too many crazy movements, but after that it is NOT coming off lol. That being said it leaves a lot of residue on my skin afterwards and I have to clean it off with nail polish remover or adhesive remover. It’s my go to trick for needing a bra support without any of the straps/lines and has got me through, weddings, clubbing, etc.

I used this chipboard (ordered from that exact amazon listing). It's 2mm thick. I printed the labels out on a laser printer, used 3m super 77 spray adhesive to glue the paper onto the chipboard, then used a rotary cutter, metal ruler, and self-healing cutting mat to cut the dividers to size.

I had all of this stuff around the house - I've PnP'd several games, so none of this stuff is new to me.

In order of my personal preference (though any would do the job):

3M Super 77

3M Spray Mount

3M General Purpose 45

Scotch Photo Mount

Elmer's E455

Quilt Basting Spray,9.95 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0025VMH2Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xsETAbY8TDZDM

It’s basically a spray glue for quilting! It helps hold the layers together instead of having to rely on pins. And when you wash the quilt it washes out 👍

Some people use stuff like this. https://www.amazon.com/AK-TRADING-CO-Professional-Multipurpose/dp/B07JNC9PX2/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=spray+glue+foam+panels&qid=1571278355&sr=8-1

Consider giving this stuff a shot next time.

Use a repositionable spray glue like this (in fact, read the top review). Since it's repositionable, you can peel and re-stick it without too much trouble.

I used an aerosol glue I got at a hardware store. Amazon also has it:

https://www.amazon.com/Elmers-E452-Multi-Purpose-Adhesive-4-Ounce/dp/B00178ORYY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521941650&sr=8-1&keywords=elmers+multipurpose+spray+adhesive

it was medium foam got it off amazon
AK TRADING Upholstery Foam Medium... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X9TL8J8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I just use wax paper and repositionable adhesive like this.

They make spray pant for flowers. I'm not sure how affordable it would be but maybe try that!

When you ironed the fabric to the leather how hot did you have it? I tried using this http://www.amazon.com/Therm-Spray-Bond-Ultra-Adhesive/dp/B007POWZPW?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 and after letting it dry on the fabric I ironed it and the leather scrunched up in the middle and became all distorted. I'm thinking at this point maybe it was too hot. I haven't yet tried it on a cooler setting.