A Sticky Problem.....

[horseshoes]

I want to stick some felt to the backs of stones/pebbles to make paperweights. I have a hot glue gun but the glue just doesn't stick the felt to the stones. What can I use? Any ideas?

T.I.A.

[Mamyalynne]

Not something I've tried, but found this.

http://crafts4boys.net/2012/06/11/felt-and-stone-hot-pad-tutorial/

[gness]

I've used Copydex with kids at school for similar, Horseshoes...x

[emmie]

gness
couldn't think of the name, that's it copydex, used to use it years ago.

[horseshoes]

Mamya, that's similar to what I've already tried. Hot glue sticks stick most things, but I just cannot get the felt to adhere to the stones; but thank you.

I have some glue similar to copydex but didn't think that would work. I'll give it a go later. Thank you.

[Buenchico]

It looks like others have beaten me to it. If I was trying to stick felt to pebbles, I'd also reach for the Copydex.

[emmie]

you can buy copydex from many outlets not least Post offices, amazon, Wilkinsons.

[Buenchico]

Glues 'similar to' Copydex are probably PVA glues. Copydex is latex-based and seems to be better for many tasks.

[albaqwerty]

at the risk of sounding like a sillier sausage than normal, is there any way you could 'rough' the base of the pebble (emery board, sandpaper) for the glue to take a purchase on?

[horseshoes]

Thank you one and all.

As always, I appreciate your help. X

[Old_Geezer]

Would an epoxy resin such as Araldite work ?

[EDDIE51]

Surely a nice looking pebble would be an ideal paperweight on it's own?
Why stick felt to it?

[choux]

It depends upon what service the weight is placed, EDDIE.

My adhesive of choice is always Araldite. I have used their product choice system to see what would best adhere fabric to stone for you horseshoes :
http://www.go-araldite.com/products/araldite-product-selector#r_34_204

[EDDIE51]

^ A paper weight is placed on paper, the clue is in the name.
I think horseshoes actually means decorations rather than paperweights.

[choux]

Sometimes there is no paper under a paperweight, EDDIE. Is the clue in your avatar? ;)

[rowanwitch]

Pop into your nearest Supermarket and buy some Gorilla Glue, will stick just about anything !!

http://uk.gorillaglue.com/

[Togo]

This stuff looks made for the job.

https://www.bloomingfelt.co.uk/glue-adhesives/felt-glue-4oz-bottle.html

[Togo]

Available here.

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[Togo]

And Here.

https://www.cloudcraft.co.uk/beacon-felt-glue/tools-and-notions/fabric-adhesives

[horseshoes]

http://i68.tinypic.com/2v7uq0o.jpg

This is what I wanted to stick the felt to. There are about 50 which are @ 6" x 4" plus some smaller ones. I went to our excellent hardware store today and the chap said Copydex wouldn't work but Gorilla Glue and another similar brand would too, but they are just so expensive for a tiny tube I have decided not to bother with a felt backing. But thank you all for your replies and help. x

[douglas9401]

Aldi had Gorilla Glue products in recently at good prices. Maybe find some left.