Springfield Leather Company's Helpful Hints: Adhesive Savvy

[@bbrachman]

The tip about using Vasolene around the lid is probably the most wonderful tip ever. Thank you for that.

[@TheArkhatron]

Literally - THIS IS THE EPITOME OF AN INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO! If only EVERYTHING was explained with such precision and professionalism, life would be a total breeze. Thank you so, so much! Subscribed and recommended!

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Thanks for watching! Glad we could help! Happy leather making :)

[@jwjaxn]

I'm a newbie and these videos are great! Springfield Leather is such a huge, huge help and a really fun place to shop for goods and ideas!! Four enthusiastic thumbs up! :D THANK YOU!!!

[@mggcomputers]

I'm glad you guys put these videos out. People have so many questions or there fuzzy on the methods to use and it really help a lot of people including me and the fact your doing these videos from the store is awesome not many businesses care enough to do this it a win win. Very cool hope I can come down to that store one day.

[@rso1411]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to make and post this.

[@peacemaker40sw]

I'm thinking about making a gun belt by gluing two belts together. I am wondering if it is necessary to stitch the two together in addition to gluing them? Great videos. This really is the place to come to for good, useful information. Thanks

[@ChadMagiera]

This was a great, straightforward presentation. Nice to get some solid information about your products. Thanks.

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Russ knows his stuff , thumbs up Ty. Cheers

[@osk6580]

Thanks for such expertise on glues! This is great. I'm not working with leather but good info to have. Fantastic, thanks.

[@dcea500]

love all the videos. this one was especially helpful. Thank you Rusty.

[@platinumemories]

Ugh I wish I would have known the eraser trick months ago. It would have saved me a lot of heartache. Thanks for your videos!

[@stoneblue1795]

Dang. Well done. I would like to visit your store some day, looks like you guys have it all!

[@WilliamWilson_org]

The Vaseline tips alone was worth the video. That really has been my one big "headscratcher". (9 years later, and STILL helpful)

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Glad it helped!

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Lol… that was the FIRST thing I did to my can of contact cement after I spent half an hour trying to open it up after opening it the first time, using it and closing it up… I was like, I got to find something to put on this so it won’t adhere to itself again… I use Vaseline to burnish my edges and I just smeared some it on that contact cement can lid and never had it stick to itself again…

[@elitearbor]

Thanks for that tip on the all-purpose eraser... you just saved me a bunch of time! I couldn't get the last little pieces of dried cement off the finished leather, and I was hoping there was such a trick out there.

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Woohoo, happy you found something useful in here! :) Thanks for the comment!

[@sisteryaya24]

Great tips! Always go to the pros for the best tips. Thanks so much.

[@jonny67h]

thank you for your thorough, honest video. you have helped me a lot learning leathercraft over here in northern ireland. not many leathercrafters over here :)

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Thanks so much for watching! We're happy that you found the video helpful. Greetings from the USA, and have fun crafting leather! :)

[@janvanassen7358]

This was a really great lesson about glue, tank you so much for sharing 😀 Greetings from Brazil 👊

[@scottybabb6297]

Very informative! You did a great job getting to the point and just giving us the info.

[@Vibesbae]

Rusty, your patient in my book. Great job!

[@wolfie83]

I use weldwood but where you mentioned not having fibres to bond to I use sand paper and scuff it up and works pretty decent.

[@johncalabrese4449]

I love wildwood

[@LeeG7953]

Rusty great video, But I have a question, I make holsters and was wondering what kind of glue would I use to bind kydex to leather? Thank you for your time.

[@sisteryaya24]

So happy you told me about the Neo Weld glue because I'm gluing to a surface that isn't leather, it's faux leather. I will not be sewing. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks again!

[@Stevieboy7]

These are great! Please do more!

[@peacemaker40sw]

I'm thinking about making a gun belt by gluing two belts together. I am wondering if it is necessary to stitch the two together in addition to gluing them?

[@movazi]

excellent, fast, to the point, and a lot of good info. thx

[@natstrong]

Thanks for the video. I would like to make leather flower hair clips. I tried fabric hot glue, but that did not last long. Did you say that there is no permanent glue that adheres leather to leather? Thanks

[@JohanBosman1]

What would you suggest I use to get a permanent bond with a leather patch to a Hat, where I can only put glue on the leather as its hard to use contact cement as I cant put anything on the hat before hand? Thank you for the great video.

[@mikek7193]

Great video with very helpful tips. Thanks for sharing! Mike

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Happy we could help! Thanks for watching! :)

[@Dmula610]

Thank you for the video!I learned a lot.I would love to see a video of mixing the thinner and cement

[@peacemaker40sw]

Great video, you guys really have excellent information. Thanks a lot.

[@Alexandra-Rex]

Very nice information, thank you. The method you showed with two layers of contact cement, is that a good method for making leather stick to wood and maybe the kind of plastic a dashboard is made of as well?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

+Alexander Rex Evensen Using the contact cement on both sides of whatever you're using is vital when apply a contact cement. It will work well on both the plastic and wood with leather. :)

[@Alexandra-Rex]

+Kevin Hopkins I see, thank you. I wanna add leather to a desk, so this helped a lot :)

[@johncalabrese4449]

Not sure what he's talking about with "glue made for wood." Woodweld has been the best contact cement I ever used. Yes, once dry it will rip the leather off when trying to remove it. I use it for filigree too.

[@grantp4022]

Good video here by Rusty- but I do have a question ?? the video basically shows how to glue leather to leather, mostly with contact cement. My question is can you use this Barge contact cement to glue leather to rubber ?? Also is there a cement for rubber to rubber ? I'd like to fix a couple pairs of running shoes I have, and the soles have separated from the top of the shoe -any suggestions ??

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hello Grant! Great question. Contact cement essentially works by binding itself together. That is why it has be put on both sides of the material. It should work quite well on rubber as the cement would be able to stay on the surface very well. Just be sure to give it time to dry for the best adhesion.

[@GtubeVideos]

Thank you very much for that great information, Rusty. Could you please help me with my current conundrum? I got a leather portfolio bag made but didn't have my metal (brass or stainless steel) labels ready. I assumed I could just stick them on with some adhesive after it was complete however it seems I was wrong. The bag is now finished and I cannot sew or rivet the labels onto the bag. I now have three options 1) Go with the original plan to stick the metal right onto the leather surface. Is there any glue out there which can do that? 2) Take a leather piece only a few millimeters larger than the metal label and rivet the label onto that piece of leather. Now, can I use something to stick that piece of leather onto the bag's surface? As you mentioned in your video, even this seems to be a problem. You showed the little red flower stuck onto the other leather surface and it peeled right off. 3) Use a small piece of any other material apart from leather to rivet the label to. Then stick that material onto the top of the leather. Is this possible?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

GtubeVideos What does the inside of the bag look like? Is there a liner? What type of leather is it made out of? Is it an oily leather? If you could send some pictures to me I could get a little better of an idea of what we're dealing with. My email address is [e-mail] I look forward to hearing from you! Liz

[@victoriakelly2591]

Good info to the point and pointers too. THANKS!

[@ellendeman8417]

I enjoy the video's of the bunch of you so much! The problem I have with glueing with rubber cement is that it you can see the color on the edge and no mather what I do, it shows through. Can you give me a tip?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hey, there! Are you using rubber cement or contact cement? If you haven't already, try applying in light coats, and brush the glue straight across rather than at an angle and wiping it off the edge. :)

[@leeboylee4997]

What kind of glue should I use to attach an aluminum plate to leather?

[@hassanbazzi3545]

Great tips. Thank you for sharing

[@TealCheetah]

Very useful, thank you.

[@Omah50]

Been thinning Barge and Masters with acetone for years.

[@pequodexpress]

If I don't have access to the recommended thinner for Barge, which thinner would work best: xylene, naptha, MEK substitute, or mineral spirits?

[@garyroberts-quaintoakreale5527]

Hi Rusty...video was great on glues. I have a question on glues. I recently backed a longbow with rattlesnake skins and have some extra skin I'd like to incorporate into the back quiver. What glue would you recommend to place the skin on the leather used on the back quiver? Thanks.

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Masters contact cement would work just fine for that.

[@garyroberts-quaintoakreale5527]

Kevin Hopkins Thanks for the quick response and taking the time to answer my question.

[@jackrains2301]

Would you please tell me where the jar/brush you use comes from? Thank you

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hi, Jack! Thanks for asking! These jars are available in 32 oz. and 16 oz. Here's the links: 32 oz. jar: springfieldleather.com/Jar-Plastic-Cement-32oz 16 oz. jar: springfieldleather.com/Jar-Plastic-Cement-16oz Please let us know if you have any issues with the links or more questions. :)

[@MommaBearsCorner]

thank you! You just helped me in a major project!

[@JacksonValencia]

I need to glue cowhide (rough on one side, fur on the other) to an upholstered leather recliner. The cowhide is a decorative patch that I'm using to cover a 19" rip in the backrest of the recliner, which I have sewn shut. Which adhesive could I use that won't bleed through into the fur? I'd prefer if the bond were strong enough to be load-bearing when I lean my recliner back, but I'm willing to sew if I have to.

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hi, Jackson! Contact cement would work well. Apply light coats to the chair and the patch. Reading the instructions on the contact cement will also help you with the process. If you want the patch to withstand weight and time, stitching it would be best! Thanks for your question, and hope this helps. :)

[@JacksonValencia]

Thanks! I attached it with contact cement and I plan to sew it on later!

[@lamachine991]

great video, what glue would work for leather, rubber and fabric that is permanent and a contact cement?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

+Robert Rohan Unfortunately, there isn't a good all for one glue. Especially when it comes to fabric. You have to have a glue that isn't going to penetrate through the fabric and a lot of your leather glues will. But for leather and rubber Barge or Masters Contact Cement will work great.

[@lf4882]

I desperately need your advise. I bought a clear "superglue" to seal the seams together of a brown leather briefcase. The gentleman at the store told me it would dry clear, which is what I needed. Unfortunately, I took his word for it and used it on the briefcase. It did not dry clear. It dried white. I tried to squeeze the glue as far into the seam as I could. However, some of it shows on the edge. How can I remove this superglue from the leather without damaging it. I've tried nail polish remover with Acetone. Looks good until it dries. Then it turns white again. I appreciate your adivse.

[@paulwilliams819]

I would like to know if it is possible to glue leather to wood. I am making a dead blow mallet and want to make one end with a leather surface. If so, what would be the best adhesive for this application?

[@cassiefoster4501]

Great video Rusty, thanks. Which glue would you recommend for gluing hide to the surface of finished and unfinished wood?

[@KiLLaBushWooKiE]

any idea whats best to use a faux leather over a plastic piece for a prop. ?

[@rosswitte]

Thanks for doing these videos! Can you still glue the leather after it is dyed? Thank you.

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hi Ross. yes you can.... thanks, Kevin

[@FrankTranDesign]

Super helpful video. One thing I could really use some help with is if you linked all the products in your description.

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hi, Frank! Happy you found the video helpful! Thanks for your suggestion. We have started including product links in our description, but we haven't added product links to our older videos. That's a great idea. We really appreciate the feedback! :)

[@FrankTranDesign]

Awesome. I also forgot I left this here. I think I did check out some of your newer videos to make sure. Seems like you guys are getting there (to perfection). Keep up the good work.

[@goindown71]

Thanks Rusty. Useful info.

[@UberLummox]

I wish you would answer some of the questions here. Great video for sure though. I'm gonna try to fix my girlfriends leather couch cushion using leather from the back of the couch. Should I scuff up the finished leather with 40 grit maybe to make it stick???? Can anyone help? I'd sure appreciate it!

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

Any chance you can grab a throw-away leather piece of furniture, strip it and experiment with the material? You may want to not patch so much as completely replace the worn side. Will need disassembly and then careful re-sewing. Most leather furniture we've seen nowadays uses real leather on prime visual and contact surfaces but employs cheaper Artificial leather of same color on backsides. Small sliver of material applied to flame will tell you if it's petroleum based or hide (smells like burning hair). Good Luck.

[@UberLummox]

@@michaelpcooksey5096 Thank you so much for the reply! Ya know you're probably right about the back piece not being real leather. That may have fooled me. I'll find out tonite (@ girlfriends). Thanks for the advice. I may still try it if it's real leather as she'll toss it out if it doesn't work. I'll cut as big of a piece as I can from the back and wrap it around all 4 sides hopefully (if it's back is leather) Thanks again!!!

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

@@UberLummox Good Luck. Keep the leather and the false leather if she's throwing it out. It makes great practice material.

[@UberLummox]

@@michaelpcooksey5096 Good idea. Thanks!

[@djhec2083]

Great video with a bunch of helpful information. I have a couple questions - I'm trying to fix my old leather knee pads by gluing on a new piece of leather on to them. what glue do you recommend would work best for this situation? would it hold over time, or will it come apart?...any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hey, there! Thanks for watching! We would recommend using contact cement, although it will come apart over time unless you stitch it on.

[@djhec2083]

Kevin Hopkins Thank you for the advice, I will give contact cement a try.

[@johncalabrese4449]

glue will ease the stress off the stitching. knee pads are a pretty serious thing. The stitching will also help keep the sides of the patch tight and uniform. you also want to smooth the leather (edge) down along the edges so the corner of the patch doesn't try to roll from grabbing onto the floor.

[@charlesmdasilva]

Thank you for the video. It's like a time machine. 10 years later and all the information is the same. My question is I am trying to contact cement on pull up leather and the cement seems to soak into the leather or the oil seem to soak into the cement. Either way, no matter how many coats I try it doesn't seem to stick. Any advice?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hello, it's possible that the cement that you are using doesn't apply well to the oil tan leather. We recommend trying our Bulldog Latex Cement. It is created for this specific reason. Here is a link to it. www.springfieldleather.com/Bulldog-Latex-Cement

[@charlesmdasilva]

Thank you very much for the quick reply. I will go check it out. I am anxious to try it and see how great it works!

[@EvendimataE]

what glue will allow me to move the pieces to give me time to line them up properly....but will eventually stick permanently?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Neoweld is a glue that will stay tacky for quite awhile so that you can adjust your placements. Depending on what you're wanting to make it may not be a great glue for you. Do you intend on stitching/riveting the areas you're gluing in the end?

[@satriobiangkerok]

Hi, great video and thanks for leather knowledge.. i'm beginner in leatherworks, i want to ask; what kind of glue if i want to stick piece of fabric on flesh side leather? So it would be leather in outside, and fabric on interior side. I saw a good wallet on etsy,and wonder how to make it.. thanks again, and good day

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hi! Thanks for watching! I would recommend contact cement or a spray adhesive. Apply the adhesive in light layers so that it doesn't bleed through the fabric. Good luck, and thanks for your question! :)

[@danielahereid6697]

Any special brand of spray adhesive you recommend?

[@freakyflow]

So I have done most of my Inside cab of my truck with Distressed pigskin leather (worn look with a oil rub that darkens areas) I had glued my windshield pilars that are plastic with the leather using wood glue and a modeling type cement and gave the plastic a scuff and scuffed the back of the leather with rubbing alcohol to reduce the oils ..it seem to work (90%) and later in the sun and heat it dryed up and came off ....i have looked into the glues more and it boils down to Gorllia glue for leather (heat and cold wet proof) or Barge which is well known with shoe makers and leather.. This is why i done the pillars and not the seats yet..Eazy to fix the pilliars.. 40 hours of glue and sew on each seat

[@normanfreeman2640]

im learning how to work with leather but i bought some paints to dye the leather and is alcohol , but when i spread the paint on the leather (is red colour ) it stay some black spots and i dont know why , supose is read colour , do you have any suggestion? i would really appreciste it. thanks in advance.

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hi, Norman! What color is the original jacket? We would recommend adding a few more coats of paint to smooth out the red color. Thanks for your question! :)

[@EMorganASL]

I wanna to add rhinestones on my leather boots. I usually use E6000. Do you have any advice on a better glue? Need something that does not dry immediately (so stones can be moved if necessary) and also dries clear.

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Since you are wanting something that does not adherer immediately, E6000 will probably stay your best option. We really like the HotFix crystals that have the adhesive on the back but those aren't exactly removable after they are placed.

[@tamaraqualls3437]

Does it stay down even in extensive heat or extensive cold?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hi, Tamara! The adhesive generally holds even in extensive heat or cold. If you have any more questions, let us know! Thanks for watching. :)

[@lancewilson3155]

hi rusty i have a question 4 u. i glued a embroiled patch on my leather jacket with the leathercraft cement glue. now heres the problem wen i put it on the jacket it was correct n centered n wen i took off the things n i had on it 4 pressure the next day the patch had moved n dryed like tha...t is there anyway i can remove the patch with out messing up both jacket n patch so n can re do it .

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Unfortunately, at this point it is kind of "try and see". It will all depend on the leather and the finish it has on it. If it doesn't pull the finish off when you take the patch off you can sometimes take an eraser to it and get the rest of the glue up but there isn't a guarantee. Sorry.

[@Hologram101]

very informative and helpful. thank you

[@austin1995march]

really helpful but wanted to know what glue I should use to glue snakeskin on to theater

[@SpringfieldLeather]

+Austin Nevarez Contact cement is what we would still recommend. Either Masters or Barge will get the job done! Liz

[@dkcwenge]

I want to add Velcro to leather without stitching it (so it won't show on the other side). Would neoweld be good for that?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hello! Unfortunately, I don't have a positive answer for you. You didn't mention your application but a "glue only" situation for anything that will experience stress will most likely not be happy. Glue is great for keeping things in place or being an extra security but you really need a stitch or rivets, something that doesn't break down over time. Velcro really needs to be stitched in place.

[@lancewilson3155]

Kevin Hopkins hi kevin i have a question 4 u. i glued a embroiled patch on my leather jacket with the leathercraft cement glue. now heres the problem wen i put it on the jacket it was correct n centered n wen i took off the things n i had on it 4 pressure the next day the patch had moved n dryed like tha...t is there anyway i can remove the patch with out messing up both jacket n patch so n can re do it

[@SpringfieldLeather]

JAY LOVER There really isn't a good way to know how the glue will react with the leather if you try to remove it. It all depends on the type of leather. Sometimes taking something like this apart will take the finish off the leather, sometimes that is fixable sometimes it isn't. or you could rip the leather, it is really just going to come down to trial and error. Sorry.

[@nofindausername]

I am trying to apply a walk base sheet of rubber I cut into a sole shape. What is the best glue for me to adhere the rubber sole to a suede moccasin sole?

[@LanasCooking]

Thank you for providing these great informational videos! I was wondering what you think about using double sided tape like I see some leather workers doing lately?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hi, Lana! We like to use double-sided tape to hold pieces of leather together, if we're stitching or lacing. However, the double-sided tape likely will not last long as an adhesive, so we like to use something like contact cement for a more permanent adhesive. Thanks for your question! :)

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

So, if I use Basting tape to hold two pieces together for sewing / lacing, after that's done, then what? Carefully apply contact cement in there somewhere??? Or don't use the Basting tape to begin with, or...? Gets a little confusing here. @@SpringfieldLeather

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

@@SpringfieldLeather So, if I use Basting tape to hold two pieces together for sewing / lacing, after that's done, then what? Carefully apply contact cement in there somewhere??? Or don't use the Basting tape to begin with, or...? Gets a little confusing here

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

Sorry, I inadvertently entered reply before the @Springfield Leather. Don't know if it went through.

[@darciegrisham]

@@michaelpcooksey5096 I don't know if you got your answer, but you shouldn't have to do anything after lacing/stitching if you used basting tape. The basting tape is good for holding pieces together temporarily, like when your sewing, stitching, or lacing. You don't have to worry about removing it, and there is no need for contact cement. If you want to glue something permanently, and you don't plan to sew, stitch, or lace your project, the you will need a contact cement for a permanent bond. I hope this cleared it up for you! Apologies for the late reply, I just happened to be looking through the comments when I came across yours. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us.

[@lamachine991]

what is the glue in the clear bottle wit the metal brush?

[@lindafoxwood9091]

Great video. Loved the repore; "... smells horrendous ... but not really ..." :)

[@TheJavnub]

Hi...I want build my own snooker cue case.the base will be finer glass and leather on it.can you tell me what kind of glue or adhesive should I use please.....thnks

[@TheJavnub]

*fiber glass.

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Masters contact cement would work just fine for keeping everything in place.

[@kiwiace625]

Can you please tell me what to use to fill the gaps. Something sandable that can be painted?

[@Stoney327]

Chrissy H. Gaps in what???? Stoney

[@lorineidtinytoadplot744]

So I can not use contact cement to reline a saddle ? What kind of glue can I use to glue the fake fur lining on ?

[@teddyandmarissakovach639]

What would be the best glue to adhere vegtan onto a cement type wall? Barge?

[@betsylockwood8926]

How does one adhere fur to leather for Mocs

[@blkcat1254]

Best way is to sew the fur down

[@Eric-fz4fp]

thanks so much...very informative. ONE question: i have vibram soles, that i am trying to glue to leather outsole...and i have tried barge,renia..and nothing seems to penetrate that ( iam guessing is petroleum based) vibram sole...any advice?...thanks

[@SpringfieldLeather]

+Eric Romano Hi Eric, what you might try doing is ruffing up both the leather surface and the vibram sole with sandpaper or a metal bristled brush and applying two coats of a contact cement called Vangrip then stick the leather to the sole. That will give you the best hold that you'll probably get with a rubber sole.

[@Eric-fz4fp]

i did that for sure!!!many times. so far the only thing that works is "crazy glue" but is not flexible

[@Eric-fz4fp]

thanks so much for your reply..enjoy the new year

[@Daniel-bu2li]

Hi, Thanks for such a nice video! I'm trying to attach leather patch on fabric(like cotton cloth or polyester), what would be the best adhesive I can use?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hello! We would recommend contact cement, and you will want to apply light layers to make sure that the cement does not bleed through the fabric. However, the best way to attach the patch would be to stitch it on, if possible. Good luck, and thanks for watching! :)

[@Daniel-bu2li]

Thank you!!

[@BillyBlaze7]

i think the thing with contact cement is figuring out the magic amount of time it takes to make it work....too soon and it can slide on ya and takes hours to dry, too long and it loses all sticking power and you have to redo it all over and with the cost of glue thats the one you really dont want. I was using S-18 and honestly do like it the best but you do have to do both sides but i think this is mainly do to the consistency of the glue being thinner than say for instance Barge. Barge, I have been able to get items to stick with only putting glue on one surface, but thats using it straight out of the can without weakening it with a thinner. I like the S-18 for most stuff and the Barge when I really am worried about something sticking and holding....but with the price jump of S-18, im using Barge exclusively. You either HAVE to wear a respirator with Barge or do it outside, you will get really sick off the fumes

[@robertwoodard8912]

Very informative video. My poor hearing let me down after repeated attempts to get the name of the second adhesive. It sounds like Knell weld, but numerous googles haven't found it and I couldn't find it on your website. Please help me out with the name. Thank you

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hi, Robert! Thanks for your question! The product is "neoweld", which you can find here: springfieldleather.com/Cement-Neoweld-4-oz . This one's the 4 oz., but you can look for different sizes, based on how much adhesive you need for your projects. Hope this helps--happy crafting! :)

[@robertwoodard8912]

Thank you so much.

[@markfiora3140]

Neoweld Contact Cement...Manufactured by Springfield Leather Co. Check Amazon!!!

[@hannahcanute5177]

I am making a notebook with leather, its a little on the thin side so I was thinking of placing a sheet of felt on the inside, would rubber cement be good to use to keep the pieces flexible but still stuck together good?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hey, there! For this project, you could apply light coats of contact cement (like Master's Contact Cement, springfieldleather.com/Cement-Contact-Masters-4oz) or a spray adhesive, like 3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive. Both of these options should offer the flexibility you want while keeping the pieces together. Hope this helps, and happy crafting! :)

[@danielravenelle908]

A great tutorial. Thank u!

[@EmilyCamille12]

I'm making a rocking horse for my daughter and need to attach a wool yarn mane to the oiled wood head. Which adhesive should I use and do I need to carve out a groove for it?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hi, Emily! We would consider carpenter's or wood glue, although wood is not really our expertise around here. :) If there's any part of the rocking horse that's leather that we can help with, let us know! Sounds like a fun project--good luck and happy crafting. :)

[@robertoslama331]

I need to glue blue velvet to the hide/non-vegetable tanned side of the leather. Which adhesive do you recommend?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

A spray adhesive would work best. You could use contact cement, but be careful not to apply too much, because you don't want the glue bleeding through the velvet.

[@robertoslama331]

+Kevin Hopkins Ok, thanks for the reply! So would the spray work well for say marine vinyl (used for boating upholstery, outdoor furniture, etc)?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Yes, it will! You will have to rough up the surface first.

[@tuongvannguyen8784]

what type of glue work good for crystal to leather?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Nothing is going to be great for this application. Because leather is flexible it almost doesn't matter what glue you use they will pop off eventually. E6000 is a flexible glue, but has to set for awhile before it is cured. Depending on what you are doing you may consider Crystal Rivets as an alternative.

[@graffcrazd]

Hi, I have to laminate a large (4ft x 5ft) piece of MDF with leather for a project that is meant to last a long time in a clients home. What glue do you recommend? I personally was thinking Barge original formula and get a large brush to apply the both surfaces? thanks.

[@SpringfieldLeather]

+Ethan Jamison That would work fine. You can use a large brush or a wide piece of wood to distribute the glue.

[@nikolaikotlarczyk2725]

Hi, I am just wondering what adhesive is best for glueing leather to a sanded brass metal sheet??

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hi, Nikolai! We would recommend a spray adhesive or contact cement. Thanks for your question! :)

[@JU1C380X]

Which would be good for the inside of a baseball glove?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

JU1C380X If you are gluing together two nap sides then a contact cement will be perfect- Barge or Masters.

[@terrybenton4137]

Great video needing help what cement would you suggest for leather to plastic panel pieces in my car need to know as soon as you can that would be awesome thanks

[@jamesthe-doctor8981]

@Terry Benton I'm not sure you'll get an answer from this channel on an 8-year-old video, so I'll offer my advice and hope it helps you. The biggest problem with gluing plastic to virtually everything is its lack of porosity - adhesives can't soak into it because it has no pores for adhesives to "grab on" to. However, if you can rough up the surface of the plastic to be glued to the leather it can usually be done fairly well. It's the same reason why painters use sandpaper on a very smooth surface to rough it up - so that it has something to hold on to. But if your plastic piece is transparent, the scratches will be quite visible through it. You can try contact cement with it roughed up like that, and if that doesn't work well enough you may need to use something stronger and *MUCH* more permanent such as a two-part epoxy. The two parts consist of a resin and a hardener of which you mix equal parts, then apply to the things you need to adhere to each other. Most importantly if you tried a different adhesive first, you absolutely *MUST* remove all traces of it before moving on to something else. You have to always assume that any new adhesive won't work unless your surfaces are spotlessly clean! Good luck, and if you try either of these, please let me know here how it works out!

[@scottiehall8695]

I can't find the bottle with the adjustable brush. Any ideas?

[@joeygonzo]

Barge contact cement GEL can be thinned with Mineral Spirits.

[@leighcooper2782]

I'm repairing a 2" tear in the seat of an english saddle. It's in an area that will have a lot of rubbing from the rider's leg. I've read that some people have successfully used barge for applying a patch. If i went that route, should I apply the cement to both the patch and the area that I'm applying the patch to? I don't need it to be pretty, I just want something that won't come off after a few rides. Thanks!

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hi, Leigh! Yes, Barge cement will work for applying a patch, and you would need to apply the cement to both the patch and the area you're applying it to. However, it will rub off eventually. The patch will last longer if you stitch it on (in addition to gluing it). Thanks for your question! Good luck, and let us know if you have more questions :)

[@ccastro02]

great video. Really informative.

[@musicfashionstyle4251]

Can you tells us about the glue. Which one is better for leather.

[@SpringfieldLeather]

It really depends on what type of leather you are glueing.

[@markcabag9862]

just wanna know if what brand or product would you recommend for sticking the soles of my shoes??????????????????????

[@Stoney327]

mark: Barge cement has been the "go to" glue for cobblers for a hundred years, but NO cement will hold permanently, without sewing the sole. Glue it down and take it to a shoe repair shop...IF you can still find one :+)))) Stoney

[@sherifafifi4545]

thank you but if I want to make an order what can i do

[@fabianfausten7812]

Hi guys, I'm looking for a non toxic glue which doesn't evaporate any fumes to create leather sunglasses. Do you have any suggestions what to use thanks

[@SpringfieldLeather]

+Fabian Fausten Hi Fabian, Really since you need the glue to hold very well the leather to the frame most of the eco friendly glues won't be strong enough to accomplish that. Masters or Barge will be the best for this job but they are both flammable contact adhesives. Thanks, Liz

[@stewman65]

Patches on a new Leather Jacket, I'm sure the Jacket has oils in the finish... Which cement would you personally use for this.??

[@SpringfieldLeather]

+stewman65 Gosh! There just aren't many glues that will stick to an oily leather. We have a cement that is latex based that sticks better to the oily finishes. It is just call Bulldog brand Latex Cement and can be found here: springfieldleather.com/Cement-Contact-Latex-8oz

[@kellyreineking9960]

I am wanting to adhere lizard skin to metal. Is Barge the best thing to use? Would it work to scratch up the metal first or would that not help?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hi, Kelly! Sounds like a cool project! Yes, Barge would be your best bet. Other glue would likely harden and the leather would fall off, while contact cement will keep the leather pliable enough to stay on. Scratching up the metal first with some sandpaper would definitely help. Thanks for your question! Good luck :)

[@gregknight-benjafield529]

Kevin Hopkins Hi Kevin I want to glue ostrich hide to a tight grained wood (box hedge wood) to make a presentation box. Which glue would work best, I'm keen the glue bleed through the cream coloured hide. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks Greg

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hi, Greg! Thanks for your question! I would recommend applying light coats of contact cement. Something like Master contact cement would work well: springfieldleather.com/Cement-Contact-Masters-4oz . Hope this helps! :)

[@timothythomas1626]

Do you think masters would work for mushy rubber sole repair? On each of the clarks Originals desert boots inn the same area on each sole. They are worn and will get worse. I bought this masters for shoe repair but for leather. I am a re-seller. I may have bought this from you if you have an ebay store? I would love to hear your opinion on this.

[@cfoe1212]

Looking for advice on glueing teju lizard to a rubber sole... i have no idea where to start, and i do not want to do the trial and error method

[@SpringfieldLeather]

First: clean the surfaces really well with vangrip, or alcohol. Second, ruff up the surface with sandpaper or a leather rougher. Third, apply 1 coat of contact cement to each (the leather and the sole) let sit for a bit until dry. Forth, apply a second coat of contact cement and let sit until dry. Finally, attach the leather to the sole, tap with a hammer to apply pressure and secure the tightest bond. Hope this helps!