Taking Care of Your Glue Tips

If you're getting clogs in your glue tips, this video will show you an easy way to remove and prevent them.

[@carolynmilne2961]

Thanks Cristy. Haven't used pins for a long time - love my elmers glue. I use a piece of heavy cardboard to lay my fabric pieces on so glue doesn't get onto my mats etc.

[@karenwilliams4326]

I like to use dental flossers (the ones that are plastic loops) -- really inexpensive & also come in handy when threading my serger. First I put a pretty bead on - it stops at the beginning of the loop, & then thread the straight end into the glue bottle. If you find it too thin, depending on the size of your glue tip, use 2 together. Like you, I tried straight pins & found it rusted fairly quickly.

[@gdslayton]

I can not keep up with the little pieces of plastic that are inserted in the tips of the glue. I stumbled on another thing that can be used. The little interdental between teeth floss and brush can be used. I think the brand I found that works perfect is by the label GUMS. The brush keeps the opening unplugged. These can be found in the dental/tooth paste sections.

[@Saucyakld]

Glenda Slayton Great idea, thank you. We don't have Elmers glue but something the same so I will use your trick. I usually throw brushes away but now found a good home after a soak in disinfectant

[@roselinedugas5666]

Thank you very much Cristy and Happy Quilting.

[@Crawford644]

Thank you so much😊

[@arnjln]

I ordered tips and am sooo excited to try this technique! I do have one question... Can I use the clear Elmers school glue. I ask only because I have that on hand. Thank you for sharing your videos!

[@roselinedugas5666]

Thank you very much for the information and Happy Quilting.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Try as I may, I cannot find the glue bottles with those fine tips! So I bought some bottles from Amazon with fine tips and a cover…….

[@roselinedugas5666]

Can we get the Elmer’s School Glue in Québec? Thank you for the video demonstration.

[@CristyFincherPurpleDaisies]

Hi Roseline. I think you can. Look for the Elmer's or a washable school glue alternative.

[@susanhaberman1306]

Love, love, love your video's!!!

[@grannyscookies6140]

i always store my glues in the fridge along with my nail polish it keeps forever and won't dry out

[@doracamarena3588]

Good tip.!!

[@lauralarios423]

Thank you for the video. Where do you buy the tips?

[@judygreenwell334]

Laura Larios purpledaisiesquilting.com/search?type=product&q=micro+tip