Paper Patterns Falling Off Glass When They Get Wet

by Bill
(Cincinnati, Ohio)

I have tried several different brands of spray glue to glue paper patterns to the glass. When I grind them & they get wet they tend to fall off of the glass. This is worse if the pieces are small. Any suggestions you can offer will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Bill

Answer

Here are a few ideas that might help:

1. Use UHU, Elmers or Avery glue sticks. These brands stick very well. The secret to success is to make sure the glue is dry before you start grinding.

2. Use double sided tape to hold the pattern in place. Scotch brand makes one that is on a dispenser. It looks like regular scotch tape. It works well to hold the pattern pieces in place. Just make sure your glass is clean before you attach the pattern pieces.

3. This is something I haven't tried, but it was recommended by another glass crafter. Put masking tape on clean glass and trace the pattern on to the masking tape. Cut around the pattern lines with an exacto knife. Peel off any tape that isn't part of the pattern. The masking tape isn't supposed to come off when you are grinding.

Let us know if any of those methods give you success.