Removable glue? Tips anyone?

[Andy R]

Hmmm, Martin Milner recommended it for my camel saddles. Said it removed easily. Why do you think it is not a good idea?

It’ll remove from one or the other VERY easily. Too easily in fact- Like it never even grabbed on to begin with. The other my experience is it’ll hold tenaciously- You’ll eventually have to cut it off.

[Rasputin]

Hi

We use the gummy tack that was mentioned. I hated the blue color for so many years and finally found it in white. You should have your hands very clean when you use it as it looses it tackiness when dirty. It is cheep and easy to remove. Just do not use it on any cloth .

Rasputin "The Mad Monk"

[Indianna]

. . . I think I´m going to buy a warm glue gun snd try the tacky wax (interesting name).

I am glad you said "warm glue" Ali Baba - reading through this thread I was hoping that someone would distinguish between "hot" glue and "warm" glue.  Here is the U.S. anyway, "warm" glue is less permanent and less dangerous to fingers and delicate items.  The glue sticks (and glue gun) are smaller scale - "warm glue" is typically used for craft projects and you have to work fast because it cools rapidly.  On the other hand, "hot" glue is much more permanent (and much hotter!) and may damage delicate items (and fingers!) or melt some plastics.  It is typically used in heavier-duty applications. 

I think "warm" glue would work pretty well for temporary Playmobil displays, with some testing beforehand and caution during use.   

[playmofire]

Thanks very very much everyone. I am certainly going to try out some methods!

I think I´m going to buy a warm glue gun snd try the tacky wax (interesting name).

Let me know if you have problems getting the tacky wax.

[Martin Milner]

I am glad you said "warm glue" Ali Baba - reading through this thread I was hoping that someone would distinguish between "hot" glue and "warm" glue.  Here is the U.S. anyway, "warm" glue is less permanent and less dangerous to fingers and delicate items.  The glue sticks (and glue gun) are smaller scale - "warm glue" is typically used for craft projects and you have to work fast because it cools rapidly.  On the other hand, "hot" glue is much more permanent (and much hotter!) and may damage delicate items (and fingers!) or melt some plastics.  It is typically used in heavier-duty applications. 

I think "warm" glue would work pretty well for temporary Playmobil displays, with some testing beforehand and caution during use.   

Thanks for the clarification Anne. I hadn't appreciated the difference.

I took a look at my gluegun and sticks, and the sticks mention high and low temperature applications. The gun is a small one, bought for about $4, and has no temperature control, just a handle to squeeze the glue out and a hole to shove the stick in. Not even an on/off switch, you just pull the plug out of the wall. That was the sort of thing I meant.

The glue gets hot enough to scald your skin if you are careless using it, but cools very quickly. Under no circumstances touch the heating element/nozzle when hot. It is very useful for fixing things you don't want to move again, but can also be used for temporary holds, if used sparingly.

[Indianna]

. . . The gun is a small one, bought for about $4, and has no temperature control, just a handle to squeeze the glue out and a hole to shove the stick in. Not even an on/off switch, you just pull the plug out of the wall. That was the sort of thing I meant.

That sounds to me like you have a "warm" glue gun (I have a couple of each type because I keep misplacing them, buying a new one, and then finding the one I lost!  )  The "warm" glue sticks are about .5 cm or a quarter of an inch in diameter while the "hot" glue sticks are about twice that (the guns are usually bigger, too.)  "Warm" glue guns are usually found in a craft or fabric store while "hot" glue guns are more often found in a hardware/ home improvement type store.  A store like Target or Walmart probably has both types in different departments. 

There may be fancier versions that can do both "hot" and "warm" but I have the cheap ones, myself.   

[Ali Baba]

I hadn't appreciated the difference either. That is a good tip. I wanted a warm glue gun for other craft purposes anyway. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

[basilsdad]

(I have a couple of each type because I keep misplacing them, buying a new one, and then finding the one I lost!  ) 

Indianna, this sounds so much like me.  I always find what I am looking for once I have bought a replacement.   
Thank you so much for asking the question, Ali Baba.  A great topic, I am learning so much! 
Joe

[Indianna]

 . . . A great topic, I am learning so much!    . . .

Hi Joe!  That's one of the things I love about Playmofriends!  Over the years I have learned so many great things, on such a variety of topics, from other folks here - it is a pleasure to share a bit of info, however small, in return.      

[shirona33]

To fix some parts at my buildings for St. Pölten I use Silicone caulk. It's perfect removeable.