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    What glue works best for gluing Styrofoam to fabric?
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    Hot glue gun works best for most projects with polystyrene/Styrofoam.
  • Question
    What kind of glue do I use to glue to Styrofoam?
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    Hot glue in a low heat glue gun will work. If it has higher heat, it may melt the Styrofoam.
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    Is it true that contact cement melts most Styrofoam?
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    No. Brush it on with a small brush, then let the two parts partially dry. When it becomes very tacky, join the two parts and the bond will form.
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    What should I use to glue glass gems to a painted Styrofoam ball?
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    I have used Tacky Glue; the instant hold is useful, and stops the beads from falling off as you apply to the rest of the ball.
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    How do I glue styrofoam beads to a styrofoam ball?
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    Apply Mod Podge to the big ball, then roll the Styrofoam ball in the Styrofoam beads.
  • Question
    If I want to glue hemp to a styrofoam ball, what kind of glue should I use?
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    You could try the white glue that is mostly used for paper, but if you have some clear silicone, that may work better. Toxic glues tend to dissolve styrofoarm items.
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    What is the best adhesive to use to use on polystyrene?
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    Selleys Mirror, Metal and Glass Adhesive will bond styrene overnight. It will bond styrene to metal in 72 hours.
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    What is the best glue to use when gluing Styrofoam to Styrofoam permanently?
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    3M Fastbond. Apply to both surfaces, allow to dry to tacky, and put together with pressure.
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    What is the best glue to use to put wooden picks into Styrofoam and keep them from turning?
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    Superglue. Apply it to the sticks and put them in the holes. Then wait 5 minutes and it'll be dry.
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