What is Gorilla Glue used for? - Styrofoam! pros, cons, uses, instructions, drying times
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- What is Gorilla Glue used for? My favorite is Styrofoam! Here are the pros, cons, uses, instructions, drying times and more - a comprehensive overview
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Chapter Breakdown
0:00 Intro
0:56 Cool Facts
1:44 How to Use It
3:13 Styrofoam
3:47 Tips
5:27 Warnings
6:14 Where to Buy
6:42 Cost
I love #GorillaGlue almost as much as I love E6000. You can use it indoor, outdoor, and in a large temperature range. You can paint it, sand it, stain it, drill it and saw it. Also, it won't damage your tools.
It's also easy and cheap to use on #Styrofoam . This is great for making props or outdoor scenes. It's stiff, not felixible like E6000, but you can also use it as a wood filler instead of your standard wood glue.
Buy it anywhere from walmart, target, fred meyer, home depot, lowes, Michaels, Joanns, Hobby Lobby, CVS and even Office Depot. It's cheap, easy and inexpensive.
acetone removes it
Who is here after that lady put Gorilla glue on her hair ??
I just heard about that. Please, no one use it on your hair!
Me
Me
Can't lie, I am, lol!
You want likes huh
Who came to see here after the gorilla girl 😂
Here after Gorilla Girl 😳
That poor lady. It took 20 hours and a lot of pain to get it out.
Lmfao
Pls don't call her gorilla glue girl
@@emmyrafeeq5211 Are you talking about gorilla glue girl?
I was using E6000 for some projects, but had to switch to classic Gorilla Glue for some sun blocking foam panels. Best move I made.
This is the best gorilla glue video. Simple and informative and it didn't feel long at all!
Aw, thanks. Working on the next batch of videos right now.
I've never heard anyone mention Fred Meyer in a you tube vid before. I just bought this glue there a couple days ago. Thanks a million for sharing your rad vid.
Aw, thanks! We don't have them here, but I went to one in Washington. SO jealous. LOL.
Hope the glue performs well for you!
Telling us the times for key info up front just made me subscribe
I've seen many Gorilla Glue videos, and this is the best I have seen, excellent, extremely informative, and to the point, definitely subscribed to see other useful content, thank you!
Thanks so much for the compliment! I'm currently filming a new batch of videos, so hopefully up by March? Wish I could do this full time, but, you know, life. LOL. Also appreciate the sub!
@@MakerHighSchool Yeah life keeps biting us unforunately! Keep doing what you're doing and looking forward for future videos, best of luck to you! stay safe during these difficult times!
@@omaralramadneh2642 You stay safe, too! Thanks.
Useful info, thanks.
Thank You for an excellent educational video. Saved me a lot of time and helped fix my flower pots. Carry On!
Happy you found it helpful!
Very informational
Thank you so much for saying So! Took me a long time to make, so hearing that makes it worth it. 👍❤
Can a hot knife be used in the areas of the styrofoam that has glue applied?
aaaahhhh 😍😍😍😍 i found your channel again
thank you for comparing this glue to E6000 - great info video
Thanks for saying so, and taking the time to comment.
Very informative as always tfs
Thank you for both your compliments!
Thanks for explaining every thing 👍🇬🇧
Glad it was helpful! 👍
finding you again has made my whole year 🥰
Awesome! Thanks for saying that. Sorry I haven't updated. Things got crazy, and then they just never calmed down. I miss making videos!
@MakerHighSchool its okay I'll be here waiting, please keep safe!🥰
@MakerHighSchool its been crazy for me to. sorry, i just noticed your reply today. ❤️
Your video is awesome, I loved it so much I invested in a large bottle and used a rubber cork to seal it between uses and used like clear shampoo bottle or alcohol bottle to dispense it while I had two or three projects going on. my small smart bottles always got hard on me. I then learned if I turn the small bottle upside down it will last longer. What the 36 oz bottle was a better investment
Good to know. Thanks!
Thank yoouuuuu please post moreee
I'm working on it (slowly but surely). 😁
thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
apparently you can use Gripper Primer Sealer as a method when working with extruded polystyrene, may work with styrofoam too, it wont have the 2 hours is good enough cure time, but it does as good a job if not better without the need for precautionary steps, along with being cheaper and easier to use.
Interesting. I'll look into it. Thanks!
I saw your hot glue safety videos and hoped that you do videos regularly, it is a shame that you don't. But do, they are fun and helpful.
I haven't quit, I promise. It just takes a long time to make each one (research to make sure I know what I'm talking about, writing an outline, filming, voice over, editing, closed captions...)
Each video takes about 20 hours total, so I do the parts I can when I have time. I should have another one out in a couple weeks. If you want notifications, you can hit the bell. 👍 Also, thank you for commenting and the compliment. ❤
@@MakerHighSchool 20 hours? That is more than I would guess. Now I can understand why videos are this rare. I hope, in the future, you have more time and motivation(more importantly)!
I looked quickly to videos and I couldn't see a video about puppets, that would be awesome (just a lil request)!
Oh and I hit the bell, always forget to do...
@@horusreloaded6387 I did one about the puppet stitch, but that's general info. I'm gathering the materials to do a fan build, but the blue fur I need keeps eluding me. Hopefully I'll get it sooner rather than later. 👍
Oh, and thank you for subbing! ❤
Hi I was wondering what your thoughts are for glueing rope onto a styrofoam base wreath? Do you think Gorilla Glue would work best?
That would be what I tried first. I'd say your other option would be Welbond. Goodluck!
Loved this. I'm not trying to glue styrofoam but creating an art pieces going silk florals to styrofoam. Is gorilla glue still good for that application?
If you look in the floral section of the store you buy your flowers from, you should see a hot glue melting pot, which is how most floral pieces are made. You just dip the stem and insert it into the Styrofoam. Just make sure not to do it in front of a fan because the glue will spiderweb everywhere. Good luck!
Hi, my name is Angela. I just watched one of your videos (the one on the E6000 pros and cons, etc.) for the first time and I immediately subscribed! You make me laugh! But I also felt an immediate 'bond' with you, pardon the glue pun. Lol! And now I know why. When you flashed that sign of Judas Priest my heart flew out of my mouth. I am a total Metal Head - Rock is my religion and Judas is my Priest! I am secretly gothly (as I have been a mom and wife for the past 24 years, I kept it on the down low) and I LOVE crafting. It is so nice to find a kindred soul. Thanks for the great videos. I thumbs up all your vids and I have rung the bell to be alerted for more. Please make more! 😄☠👩🎨💖
Salutations fellow secret goth! I have bats and skulls all over my house. I went shopping for Halloween decor just this morning. And found a skull shaped electricity ball at Target just this morning for only $15! Heh.
One of my dogs is named Halford. There's a clip of him in one of my older videos (can't remember which one). He is also very metal. 😄
Sounds like we are around the same age. Thank you so much for subscribing. Glad you're enjoying the content, and it's always fun to talk to another maker (who isn't afraid of a terrible pun). I'm happy you're here!
\m/ \m/ I had the same reaction when I saw the Judas Priest logo!
@@MakerHighSchool That's a great name for a dog. My cats name was Judas Priest or Priest for short. Sorry it took me so long to respond but my tablet died and I can really see my small phone. Hope you had great holidays! Oh, also both my grown sons love metal, the younget plays bass guitar in two metal bands. I'm so proud! 😊
@@theOmega989 I had a great holiday. Got a new set of screwdrivers and pegboard, so hoping to reorganize soon!
So awesome to hear you have other metal fans in the family! No worries on the reply time. Sometimes I dont get push notifications and I feel terrible. 👍
@@ValEGwangi Pleased you felt that way!
I have a 20' x 12' concrete patio next to the concrete foundation of my house. In winter, the patio contracts, leaving about a 1/2" gap between the patio and the house. Then the spring thaw starts, the patio starts expanding, so the gap is now only about 1/4", but still plenty wide for snow melt water to start getting into the basement. It's now in the forties outside, so I took my garden hose and blasted out the dirt from the gap as best I could (pre-wetting both the patio concrete and the house concrete in the process). Then I poured 2 bottles of Gorilla Glue into the entire 20' long gap while the concrete was still wet. The glue foamed up in in it's usual fashion, and the patio has been permanently attached to the house now for 3 years... I'm hoping for good!
Awesome! It's so nice to have such an easy and inexpensive fix to stuff around the house!
So informative, and a sweet voice ~ thanks for the extremely useful video! I especially appreciate the information about keeping all moisture away from the remaining glue in the container - since it's moisture activated.. cool!
You are so welcome. Sorry for responding so late. Your comment didn't show up in the push notifications. It's why I comb through stuff every 3 months or so. Happy you found it useful!
Hello and thanks for this video. I would like to know which glue is best to use to attach the back of a mirror to dollar store foam board?
If it's not heavy, this should work fine. If it is heavy/large you're going to want something like the loctite mirror adhesive. Hope that helps!
Does Gorilla epoxy work on bonding rubber to plastic?
Good job 👍
Thank you so much. I'm really glad it was helpful!
@@MakerHighSchool 👍👍👍🌷🌷
@@MakerHighSchool 🌷🌷🌷🌷
Thanks again. Not sure it was tulips good, but I appreciate the thought. 👍
will I want to glue some cowrie shells onto a fabric backed covered hard surface. I used a hot glue gun in the past but some of the shells fell off after I had it framed and covered with glass ! Can the Gorilla clear glue work for this project? Marsha Sargeant
Hey Marsha! It can, but I'd probably suggest E6000 instead (have a video on it, too). If it's under glass, you're probably dealing with temp swings that might be better with a more flexible glue (esp on fabric). Hope that helps!
I'm ordering a ship model kit off of Amazon and it's made of paper and eps foam. Can I use any of the three glues that you or she mentioned in the video. If not can you or anybody else tell me some other good glues to use. Plus can these glues be used for card board, computer paper and stiff paper. I would greatly appreciate it. Remember stay safe, stay healthy and stay strong through these tough times and also good video.
If you don't use water/moisture on the two surfaces, will it fail to glue properly? Or will it just take longer?
It depends on how porus the materials you're gluing are. For example, the styrofoam repels water, but you need at least some to activate it. I put moisture on both wood pieces because it absorbs it. You need enough but not too much. I hope that helps.
Trying to make a Jumbo Sweet 16 Foam cake table.. will the clear gorilla glue help stick the acrylic/plexiglass to the jumbo foam numbers?
I can't guarantee it, but I would think so. 👍
A good informative video.
Just a question about substituting gorilla glue with PU foam sprays used in construction. I heard they have similar adhesive qualities.
What do you think?
I've used both, and I think it depends on how good you are at controlling the spray. I'm not very coordinated, so I'd go gorilla glue. If you have great distribution and control with the spray, I'd say that's your best bet.
That little pen in the Is not for moisture control if you think a little bit, it’s so the glue doesn’t dry up on the inside
make styrofoam glue with styrofoam.
just put acetone into a jar and add pieces of styrofoam, it dissolves it instantly.
put in enough to form the consistency you want to work with.
keeps well with lid on the jar.
perfect to turn scraps into useful
You just gave me a great idea for a video. Thank you!
@@MakerHighSchool oh cool.look forward to watching it.
guess you must have tried the process, amazing how the acetone dissolves a big pile of styrofoam in minutes.
allthough not uv protected, it is waterproof, almost clear drying and has flexibility so great for shoe repairs.
i also used it to glue sheets of styrofoam to the ceiling and side walls for insulation in my garage. worked well quite fast drying.
@@tictaktotiki I have. I tried both acetone and orange oil. 🍊 spoliers; I prefer orange oil, but they both have pros and cons. 👍
Can you use Gorilla Glue to fill voids, in a delaminated surfboard? I was thinking of drilling two holes at either end of the delamination, then squirting the Gorilla Glue in one hole until it comes out the other? Do you think it would ever set up without water?
It still needs some kind of moisture to cure. You could use a dropper or squeeze bottle to force some through, though.
Great explainations, but i have 2 bottle that already hardened, how to melt it back as original?
Once it hardens, there's no saving it. Sorry.
I want to glue floral stems into a styrofoam wreath ring (the hard kind with small air cells). Should I wet the foam or stem? Help!
Honestly, I've only ever heard of people using a melting pan and dipping the stems into the pot of hot glue, then pushing them in. I'm honestly not sure how this would work with gorilla glue. Maybe a dot on the Styrofoam, wet the stem, shake some off and push it through? Best of luck!
Im trying to put eva foam sheets onto a styrofoam for a project but do not know if gorilla glue with work? Should I use a different glue?
I'd do a test with scrap pieces. I want to say yes, but don't know for sure.
Thank you this was very informative lol. But I have a question: I do some larping here and there and I like to use rubber foam props. Do you think I would be able to use a drop or so to repair some tears in my weapons?
I would think so, but depending on how flexible you need them to be, E6000 might work better. (Have a video you might want to check out on it.) Honestly, it would depend on where the tear was, the stress on it, etc.
Ok cool thank you! Most of the tears are minor, the props I use are the ones that have a carbon fiber rod inside. But I'll check out that video right now.
Again thanks!
Sure! Let me know how it goes!
@@ezkillionaire3276 just wanted to follow up. How did your project turn out?
Can gorilla glue be used to fix a broken ceramic coffee cup handle?
Absolutely. Just make sure it's fully cured before you use it. I'd also watch it the first hour and wipe any excess leakage.
Its waterproof, and washing it by hand shouldn't be a problem. If you want to wash it in the dishwasher, I'd check the top temp just to be safe.
Just dont use it on any part that would come in contact with food or your lips.
Good luck!
Awesome video , thanks =) Gorilla clear here ( in the uk) doesnt really expand much at all ....
Huh. Interesting. Thanks for the info.
@Sami You might be adding too much moisture. If it's too diluted, the chemicals won't react with the water, or will but at a light amount. If you still have the bottle, I'd suggest giving it a try!
Can I use the Gorilla Glue, the ORIGINAL kind like the one you use to glue large foam board to foam board together? or I need to use the CONSTRUCTION Gorilla Glue? Your advice would be much appreciated.
It depends on the project. The construction is more like caulk. The pros of construction are that it dries faster and fills gaps. The original has a longer work time and is lighter weight. Hope that helps.
@@MakerHighSchool Thank you for your reply and great info.
@@greatsamaritan8278 Sure! Anytime.
Can you use Gorilla Glue on terracotta pots to make an outdoor sculpture?
Sure.
Hi, can this glue be used to repair cracks on a hard shell suitcase? The crack is by one of the wheels so I am wondering if the glue will be strong enough once there is weight within the case
I think this could work really well. Way better than a superglue. If the crack is all the way through the plastic, you might want to consider using a piece of canvas or similar to help reinforce the mend from the inside. Hope that helps!
Thank you for replying & for the tip too :)
Just wanted to check in and see if it went okay.
Oh, I am yet to try it out. Still need to purchase the glue. I am going away in a few months, so I have some time to try it.
Once I have done it I’ll definitely come back to you with an update :) Thanks for checking in though - that’s very kind of you
Your voice is nice and engaging
Aw thanks! You should check out the clip I just posted. (I did voices for a thing.) Thank you for the comment and watching.
Can it be used as a varnish for acrylic paint on canvas and to stick the back of a mirror on a wooden cupboard door? The mirror is pretty light
I guess you could try it, but I'd be worried about the bubbles using it as a varnish. I think the mirror would work but you'd have to make sure it didn't slip or move while it was curing.
Sorry for taking so long to answer. Didn't get a push notification on my phone
I had a small mirror perfectly glued to a plastic holder and it holds strong, great video. Thanks.
A very good vdo , containing very very useful information . Is it removable by any easy means ? Like sticking plastic hooks using the glue in a rented property and removing at the time of moving , without any visible damage ?
Not so much. It will come off with acetone, but using that on walls will not end well. Command strip hooks are probably your best bet. If you have white walls, you can use screws and use a putty filler when you unscrew them. I'll be doing a video on that eventually, too. 😅
@@MakerHighSchool waiting for that vdo ❤ . In the meantime I will try using command hooks . Thanks for your reply , it means a lot for me .
@@MakerHighSchool if used inside a laminated wood cabinet , can goey goo remove it , without any major damage?
@@ammipappa2806 I've never heard of gooey goo. If it's similar to goo gone, then no. Really, acetone is the only thing. You could do a patch test with acetone on a part of the laminate you don't see to check if it works before moving forward. Just remember acetone is made to dissolve things, so there's a chance it will eat away at it. If you go ahead, just be careful.
does the black original work on rubber with kevlar thread??
I haven't tried it personally, but I would think so?
Which glue is best to glue leather into metal ends?
I'd say this one if it's decorative. If it's clothing, I'd say e6000. (I have a video on it, if you're interested.) Hope that helps!
Does it work on plastic?
Can u use it to glue velcro to a bed and mattress
I think you'd be better off using e6000 (since it's thincker, and you can wash it. I have a video about it if that helps.
This or e6000 for mending sneakers
is it effective if i use it to styrofoam then stick on the wall?
I would think so, but if you want to get it off later, you'll be taking part of the drywall down with it.
Which is Best for You
Gorilla Glue or JB weld?
What are you trying to use it for? That makes a difference
Can I use gorilla glue to glue glass to styrofoam?
I don't see why not. 👍
I am wondering this glue working good with XPS foam ?
I would think so. Since it doesn't melt and eat styrofoam, and the composition is similar, you should be fine. I'd do a patch test first just to be safe.
MakerHigh thanks a lot for sharing this video !
When will your next video be released?
Not sure. I'm working on it. 👍
What if I’m trying to join styrofoam to styrofoam without moisture, will that work?
It needs at least some moisture to activate, so probably not, unless there's a ton of humidity, and even then, you still might need to add some.
@@MakerHighSchool I live in the UK and I can use Gorilla Glue without using water - it just takes a little longer. It helps when dealing with very sensitive joints. It seems our climate does have some goods points!
@@suehendrie3832 I love that you found a positive! I'm currently living in Las Vegas, so my positive take away is at least my hair doesn't get frizzy. 🤣
Can I use it to glue styrofoam to a plastic door?
I dont know why not, so long as you're okay with it being permanent. 👍
What's the idea of wetting the wood first?
The water is what activates the glue.
How well does it work on EVA foam
If you're trying to join EVA to itself, you're better off using contact cement like barge. (I'm working on a video for it). I use barge on my L200, but I HAVE used gorilla glue on the surface to create bubbles textures for props made using eva.
If you were going to use it on something stick like gluing a cosplay helmet together, I'd recommend keeping and eye on it the first hour or so, and wiping any overage so you dont have to do as much sanding later. I wouldn't recommend it for pieces that need flexibility at the seams (like prop body armor) since it dries rigidly.
I hope that was helpful info. Let me know if I can help with anything else.
Okay I may just splurge and get the barge I was trying to save a little bit of money but it sounds more like I would be spending that extra money on a bottle of Tylenol for the headache I would have from fighting with the Gorilla Glue
Can the Original Gorilla Glue be used to fix my broken relationship?
No, but you can use it to fix anything either of you broke before it was over. Hang in there. 👍
It should, if your relationship was with a gorilla?
(great videos).👍🏆
Cement fiberboard to styrofoam........???
Since fiberboard is made from wood, I think this should work.
Thanks for the compliment, btw. 😁
Can you use it on fabric in cars?
I'd suggest e6000 instead. Has a similar heat range, but is more elastic if you're using it on seats for example. I have a video about it if that helps. 👍
Subbed for Johnny Karate and Judas Priest😆
Can it bond with PP, PE plastic?
Sadly, no. You might want to look at some specialized hot glue adhesives or 100% silicone. You might also consider getting a plastic welder. You can find some good ones cheap on Amazon. Hope that helps!
You should have more subscribers.
Thank you for saying that. I really appreciate it. I t takes a long time to make a video (I do research to make sure I'm not talking out of my bum), so the algorithm doesn't like me. I'm just glad people get some use out of what I post. 👍
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I got it from a cheap store in UK Aldi store which is very cheap. However the glue was £3.99 which I regards as very expensive. I've heard bad feedback from users so far so not too optimistic about it working on my shoes.
This isn't great for shoes, since it's so rigid. I'd recommend something like e6000, since it's able to bend and stretch, plus waterproof. Have a video about it if that helps. 👍
Can gorilla glue be used on presswood?
It can. You just have to be careful not to use too much water.
Can I use cardboard also plz tell me
Sure. Just make sure you dont get it too wet.
Will you be posting soon?
Hopefully. This is basically my hobby because I like to help people, so my job gets in the way. Lol. If you hit the bell and make sure you have it set to all notifications, it will send you an email when I upload so you dont have to keep checking back. 👍
can you use it with paper and rhinestones??
I'd use something like zip dry instead. Because gg has to react to water, it might be messy.
@@MakerHighSchool thank you so much
2:43 get ze clampz we have guests.
That sounds like a familiar quote. I want to say young Frankenstein, but pretty sure that's not it.
MakerHigh dbz abridged, German demons obsessed with exercise.
Ah! Okay, cool. I was more into sailor moon. LOL
Is this glue flexible?
Nope. You'll want to watch my video on E6000. That's probably what you're looking for.
Does e6000 dry flaky
Not unless you spead a really thin layer across a silicone mat.
How sticky is gorilla glue? What will happen once it's on your hair?
Pain, public shaming and a doctors visit would be my guess.
ALERT! I come from the future..dont put this shit on your hair😂😂😂😂
I can't believe she's suing.
So no plastic?
Gorilla glue clear states right on the bottle ... NOT for Styrofoam....... I use the original glue for RC foam plane repair.
You haven't uploaded any more videos!
I know. I'm a bad youtuber! Lol. I do puppets, props, and costumes for a living. When the pandemic hit, I had like 3x my normal orders, and it took me literal years to get through. I finally was getting back to normal and started writing scripts for new videos when all the strikes started to happen. I'm getting them out as fast as I can without being sloppy, and then I can hopefully come back. I miss doing it. (As you can tell, it took a month to answer this, so I'm finally getting little windows of down time.)
Also, thanks for noticing. I appreciate it! ❤️
can the glue fix my mom's broken tripod
Probably.
I THOUGHT THERE WAS ONLY ONE KIND ,IN THAT TUBE BUT I GUESS I BOUGHT THE WRONG ONE AS I WANTED TO GLUE MY GAS DOOR HINGE BUT THIS TUBE GLUE IS MORE LIKE SILICONE!!
Hi Norm. You might have gotten a different type of gorilla brand product. I believe they do make a flexible caulk type adhesive. That might be what you bought.
make more videos
Actually, I'm working on it! Hopefully have at least some shorts out soon. 👍
i tried this and it did not work I used a Arrow shafts pencils it reminded me of sterofoam and just as useless
If it has too much or too little water, it won't bond properly. I'm sorry it didnt work for you. I've had situations where it worked TOO well.
I can't even open it
Take it back. It's either old stock, or previously been opened.
@@MakerHighSchool thank you 🙏
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Hot glue gun works on foam.
To an extent. It needs to be low temp, and the bond isn't super strong. (I found this because I needed something better.) 👍
@@MakerHighSchool we are in the same boat. Let me know if you find something better.
@@TheHortond I'm looking into silicone adhesives. If they work out well, I will post. 👍
So what about that cancer warning on the label???
You should only really be concerned about prolonged exposure breathing in the fumes.
So I can’t use gorilla glue to stick my fake nails on😗
Please don't. That would be bad.
Came here after that nasty Nicki Minaj line
Had to go look it up, because I had no idea. At least the woman she was talking about was cool with it, I guess?