Glue for Plastic Items

If you can't find anything go to the Flower Factory they have like 5 billion types of glue to hold anything. Good luck

I have great results with Loctite products. I have used it on metal, wood, and plastics.

Dear J.,

The glues you are using sound like adhesives. What you need are solvent based glues. Something designed to melt the plastic so it sticks to itself. However, some plastics are not very amenable to attack by solvents and they only can be repaired by physically melting then to reweld the joint.

All you can do is try different glues and see what happens. Try it on the back side of something that doesn't show. If it clearly dissolves the material you may have the right stuff.

A good source of glue is Smitty's Hobby Shop. It is right next to Becca's Hair Salon & Wig Shop, 3704 Wilmington Pike, Kettering. Take the broken stuff with you and see what they suggest.

God Bless,

S.

Definitely use modeling glue. It's liquid glue so you have to be quick and careful because it dries very fast. There is also gel kinds, but I find the liquid to be less messy (no wiping away excess glue that come out the edges). There are many different types that adhere to certain materials, so be sure to read the package to find the kind you need. Sold at hobby stores or in the craft section.

Another vote for E-6000. Be sure to use it in a well-ventilated place, though, and keep it off your skin, it is not, well, bio-friendly. Give it enough time to cure, also.

I use it in making reborn dolls, and it is extremely secure.

there is this stuff called Goop and it is awesome. I have used it for many things including puttingmy microwaves handle back on...been 4 years and it is yet to fall off again.

I recommend the E6000 as well. You can get it Michaels, Joann's and I think Lowe's as well. It will hold plastic together, metal on other items, etc. A lot of artists I know use it because of its strength and ability to glue unlike materials together. The drying time is not instant and it can be smelly, but it is wonderful stuff.

Good Luck!

Hey J. you probably need the old fashion model glue. The glue guys use to put model cars and air plane together.
You will probably need to ask for it as I recall it's behind the counter because kids use it to sniff and get high.

We've had good luck with just regular Elmer's white/school glue. One thing to remember with plastic is that it's usually smooth so there's no place for the glue to 'grip'. We rough up smooth areas with sand paper before applying the glue. We try to clamp it or use a rubber band to hold it for 12-24 hours. It usually works. A few times crazy glue has worked when the Elmer's doesn't.

I would try a hot glue gun or some model glue. Good luck.

Hi J.
There are glues specifically made for plastics.....look at the package to see.....they have them at Home depot....hope this helps
K.

I'm going to go with the ladies that suggested E6000 it's the best glue I've found for toys. And I get mine right at walmart.

S.

try hot glue. It basically melts plastic together.

Try E6000. You can find it at places like Michael's Craft stores. That stuff holds forever.

We use Aileen's Craft glue (spelling?) and it works well. You can pick it up at Walmart, but you do want to rough the surface a little before putting it on and make sure no one touches it for 24 hrs.

DucoCement. This is a really old product. I sometimes have problems finding it but my local hardware store is carrying it now! My mother used this when I was growing up (I am 56) and if you apply it correctly you can barely see a seam line in a repair! I glued my LaMachine back together over a year ago when my grandson somehow managed to break off the plastic piece that holds the blades etc together off at the base. It is still together and working fine after repeated washings and it is plastic.