something to mix in might be a dappen dish from the nail supply store. you can get them with lids as well as being able to mix in them. They are very small and made for the Acrylic hardener for doing nails.
Another great video full of good information. I use both the glues you talked about after seeing about them on one of your video. Love them both. But really like the Beacon fabri-tac. I’m really interested in the edge coat paint. Going to have to check that out. Thanks!
These techniques explain so much better alternative methods of edge coating. Can paint be applied over the Fabric Fusion? Or, do you still need a base coat? Also, I was giggling at that white tail wagging away in the upper left corner of the video!
I use it all the time also for things, it doesnt bung up my needle or machine either, were as double side tape does :( i only have a domestic , if you use a wood burnishing tool on the edge of your edge coat it gives it a lovely smooth edge and shine ( like they use in leathercraft work )
I wonder if you couldn't use a slicker/burnishing stick/piece of canvas to buff/burnish the edge instead of using the protectant cote? When I work w/leather I always burnish the edges to make them a little slick/shiny & look nice n smooth😁
I have a burnishing stick but it seems to dull the edge paint. But I don’t have any experience in leather working so I could be doing it all wrong too 😂
@@SewGnar I know the feeling, I still feel like I'm doing it wrong most of the time💯🤣 I bounce between tokonole gum tragacanth & a plain old puck of beeswax depending on what's in arms reach😅 I use a burnisher w/the tokonole, w/beeswax I buff w/a piece of old canvas😊
I have cork that needs to be as durable as possible. Picture something like a yoga matt. How do I seal the cork matt and prevent it from flaking when it is being stepped on. I also want to prevent any abrasion damage whilst maintaining the grip. I'm affraid a gloss finish may be too slippery. Any advice on what is best. Desired Cork Finish: Durable, Hard-wearing, Non-Flaking, Matt Finish. Side Note: The cork I have is rather brittle rather than super dense too.
Does a machine needle get gummy when sewing through the cork? Sorry I am asking questions now but I recently found you (and I subscribed to your channel) and only found out about gluing through you.
I would think it would work fine on faux leather. I'm not sure about burning the textile because depending on what it's made of it can be really flammable and it could melt it. My best advice would be to try on a small scrap. Poly thread burns best.
Nicole what if after doing your paint you just applied some aileen's fabric fusion? Would that fill in the gaps and add some shine? Maybe decrease the amount of extra steps? Idk never even did any of it
The fabritac dries really quick and is thicker. The FF is nice and thin, dries clear, much easier to wipe off. Recently I’ve been using matte mod podge in place of FF and it’s working well!
Hi Nicole, At the beginning of the video, you are working on a bifold wallet while demonstrating the fabric fusion glue. I noticed that wallet had an ID window. Do you have a hack for that somewhere?
Hey, thanks for the nice vidéo ! I live in France and it looks complicated to buy fabri tac in here. Does anyone knows a similar glue or a way to buy it from France ? Thanks !
@@SewGnar thanks for the answer :) i've been trying from beacon website but they ship only to US :/ I can get it imported from Amazon (as for aleene's one) but daamn the price is high ! I think i'm going to buy it once, buy some regular glue in France and compare. I'll keep this discussion updated if I find something great and useable for european crafters 😎
@@SewGnar Hello ! For information, I've tried Eco Flo glue which is used for leathercrafting and for now, this is a failure. It takes ages to dry compared to fabri tac, has to be pressured a lot (I had to put clips) and it dries white. So it cannot replace the fabri tac or the fabric fusion. Too bad. Anyway, I've got another question : do you glue every parts together before sewing, including cork to cork pieces ? Or do you just glue vinyle to cork, pockets, and then sew everything ? Another question, I'm testing to edge paint directly with tokolone. Have you ever tried this ? If yes, what do you think of it ? Thanks :)
@@francoisthiebaut6022 I use glue on any pieces that need to go together, regardless of what material they are. If you can't get glue, maybe double stick tape would be a better option. I use that a lot too. I've never heard of tokolone paint.
Quality cork is expensive, I’ve learned that you get what you pay for when it comes to cork! I always purchase from Fabric Funhouse, use code SEWGNAR10 for 10% off your first order!
Girl, you are a treasure of info. I’m 71 years old and still learning, you are a great teacher.
Aww wow, thank you so much!
something to mix in might be a dappen dish from the nail supply store. you can get them with lids as well as being able to mix in them. They are very small and made for the Acrylic hardener for doing nails.
Great tip!
Great information and enjoyed listening to the dogs playing and snoring! TY for sharing again.
Glad you enjoyed it
Wow! Are you ever inspirational. I'm just getting started sewing with cork & can't wait to try out all your techniques. Thank you!
Aww thank you!
Another great video full of good information. I use both the glues you talked about after seeing about them on one of your video. Love them both. But really like the Beacon fabri-tac. I’m really interested in the edge coat paint. Going to have to check that out. Thanks!
Thank you for your video. I am new to sewing cork and appreciate hearing what works best.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, as always! Tried the Fabri Tac for the first time after seeing your video, it is as amazing as you said. Thank you!
No problem!
I use Beacon '3 in 1' glue and it also is easy to use and fast drying also.
Awesome information. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
I just started watching you and you have helped me so much!
I'm so glad!
Yay!! I’m excited to use my edge paint now! I was wondering what the sand paper was for.
Thank you for the info on the glues, it was very helpful!!!
Glad you found it helpful!
I bought the Fabri Tac at Michaels and used a coupon.
Tricia McFarland I did the same at Hobby Lobby
@@TheWanderingWife
Yes idiot too……then they stopped having the coupon for 40% off…..now just have weekly sales……where I am in Ga
These techniques explain so much better alternative methods of edge coating. Can paint be applied over the Fabric Fusion? Or, do you still need a base coat? Also, I was giggling at that white tail wagging away in the upper left corner of the video!
I wouldn’t use the glue as the base coat, it dries hard and doesn’t sand down like the edge base coat.
You are very inspiring..Love the detail you put into your products..Thanks for another informative video..Barb
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful Info🤗……..no link for beacon!
that's on their website, www.beaconadhesives.com/product/fabri-tac/
I use it all the time also for things, it doesnt bung up my needle or machine either, were as double side tape does :( i only have a domestic , if you use a wood burnishing tool on the edge of your edge coat it gives it a lovely smooth edge and shine ( like they use in leathercraft work )
I have the wooden tool too, but haven't had tons of success with it, I'll have to give it another go!
Great info ty so much
Appreciate the tips, thanks.
No problem!
I wonder if you couldn't use a slicker/burnishing stick/piece of canvas to buff/burnish the edge instead of using the protectant cote? When I work w/leather I always burnish the edges to make them a little slick/shiny & look nice n smooth😁
I have a burnishing stick but it seems to dull the edge paint. But I don’t have any experience in leather working so I could be doing it all wrong too 😂
@@SewGnar I know the feeling, I still feel like I'm doing it wrong most of the time💯🤣 I bounce between tokonole gum tragacanth & a plain old puck of beeswax depending on what's in arms reach😅 I use a burnisher w/the tokonole, w/beeswax I buff w/a piece of old canvas😊
Omg it’s like you’re speaking a different language! 😂
Fabri tac is on sale right now with a click coupon amazon. Thanks for the video ❤️
Oh, great to know!
Nicole - when you sand edges what grit do you use? Thank you, Rebecca Duncan
Hmm I think it’s 120, but I’m not certain. It’s the piece that comes in the big kit from Fabric Funhouse. Any fine grit would work I think!
I have cork that needs to be as durable as possible. Picture something like a yoga matt. How do I seal the cork matt and prevent it from flaking when it is being stepped on. I also want to prevent any abrasion damage whilst maintaining the grip. I'm affraid a gloss finish may be too slippery. Any advice on what is best.
Desired Cork Finish: Durable, Hard-wearing, Non-Flaking, Matt Finish.
Side Note: The cork I have is rather brittle rather than super dense too.
I don’t work with agglomerate cork so I’m not sure what the best practice is.
Does a machine needle get gummy when sewing through the cork? Sorry I am asking questions now but I recently found you (and I subscribed to your channel) and only found out about gluing through you.
Not gummy at all!
Making table cloth should I hem in or leave raw edge
can you add only protective gloss?
I don’t see why not however I don’t know how it would look with unfinished edges, but you can certainly try it!
Can you use this glue on faux leather? And do you burn the edges on it? Also what type of thread is ok to burn?
I would think it would work fine on faux leather. I'm not sure about burning the textile because depending on what it's made of it can be really flammable and it could melt it. My best advice would be to try on a small scrap. Poly thread burns best.
Direct flame won't work, there are special edge burnishing irons for smoothing out the edges. But they require fair bit of practice to master them.
Yeah I’m not super versed in leather edge techniques but I’m practicing!
SewGnar keep on practicing :) also thanks for creating very informative content!
Thanks!
Thanks for the video. Can I ask which tool should I use to remove the old edge coat?
I usually cut it off if it needs to be removed, another option is to paint over it.
@@SewGnar Thanks!
Can you wipe ip off after it is dried?
I use acetone nail polish remover to wipe it off once it’s dried.
What needle and thread weight do u use for working with cork?
Size 16/18 and Tex 70
Nicole what if after doing your paint you just applied some aileen's fabric fusion? Would that fill in the gaps and add some shine? Maybe decrease the amount of extra steps? Idk never even did any of it
I’ll give that a try, but I think you’ll see the paint through the glue but that’s a good thought!
@@SewGnar ok. Post your conclusions. I haven't even sewn with cork yet, so what do i know lol 🤪
thanks for the invaluable info. I am wondering what the tool is that you use to apply the glue and paint and where to get one please?
Its a leather edge paint tool, available on etsy!
Could you use the Allen's glue as a base for under edge paint?
I’ve never tried it, but I think it wouldn’t build up correctly. It dries crispier (if that makes any sense) whereas the base cost is softer.
Have you tried a burnisher on the edges of the cork? Just a thought.
I have! I don’t use it often but I have tried it
I'm curious, why can't fabri-tac also be used for finishing the edges? How is it different from the fabric fusion? Thanks for your info Nicole
The fabritac dries really quick and is thicker. The FF is nice and thin, dries clear, much easier to wipe off. Recently I’ve been using matte mod podge in place of FF and it’s working well!
Did I miss what type of brush you are using? And it does look like fun.
Brush? for the Giardini paint? Darn, I totally missed talking about that. It's a leather paint roller!
@@SewGnar Thank you!!!
What would you suggest for layering up agglomerate cork sheets to make soles for a pair of sandals?
I can’t say with any certainty, I’ve never done that before. I’m sorry.
Hi Nicole,
At the beginning of the video, you are working on a bifold wallet while demonstrating the fabric fusion glue. I noticed that wallet had an ID window. Do you have a hack for that somewhere?
I haven't done any videos on that yet!
@@SewGnar Fingers crossed you do do a video!!! I just bought the pattern and would love that option!!!
How do you clean the application tool?
I wipe it was a towel everytime I’m done using it, and if I accidentally let it dry I scrape it out of the ridges with my seam ripper!
Can you use a heat gun on the edges to smooth your paint? .
The website says you can heat it up with an iron but I haven’t messed with that very much!
Lots of good instruction. Thanks! What breed are your dogs?
They are pit bulls! The older one passed away in January but the little guy is still around, and he’s not so little anymore!
@@SewGnar So sorry for your loss. I thought they were. My son has English Bull Terriers. They are a hoot!
They’re hilarious!
What did you use on teh inside of the tall wallet to create your logo? Stamp?
My brand!
Hey, thanks for the nice vidéo ! I live in France and it looks complicated to buy fabri tac in here. Does anyone knows a similar glue or a way to buy it from France ? Thanks !
Ahhh I wish I could help you with this, but I’m not sure. Have you tried ordering directly on Beacon Adhesive’s website?
@@SewGnar thanks for the answer :) i've been trying from beacon website but they ship only to US :/ I can get it imported from Amazon (as for aleene's one) but daamn the price is high ! I think i'm going to buy it once, buy some regular glue in France and compare. I'll keep this discussion updated if I find something great and useable for european crafters 😎
@@SewGnar Hello ! For information, I've tried Eco Flo glue which is used for leathercrafting and for now, this is a failure. It takes ages to dry compared to fabri tac, has to be pressured a lot (I had to put clips) and it dries white. So it cannot replace the fabri tac or the fabric fusion. Too bad. Anyway, I've got another question : do you glue every parts together before sewing, including cork to cork pieces ? Or do you just glue vinyle to cork, pockets, and then sew everything ?
Another question, I'm testing to edge paint directly with tokolone. Have you ever tried this ? If yes, what do you think of it ?
Thanks :)
@@francoisthiebaut6022 I use glue on any pieces that need to go together, regardless of what material they are. If you can't get glue, maybe double stick tape would be a better option. I use that a lot too. I've never heard of tokolone paint.
Where do you get those rolls of cork? I’m just starting bag making and I can’t find cork at a reasonable price.
Quality cork is expensive, I’ve learned that you get what you pay for when it comes to cork! I always purchase from Fabric Funhouse, use code SEWGNAR10 for 10% off your first order!
Hi Nicole - for the base coat do you use the dense or semi dense?
Dense
Do you sell cork fabric by the yard?
I don’t. I get mine from fabric funhouse. Use code SEWGNAR10 for 10% off!