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GOG question.

18 years ago

I have several old windows that were given to me by my nephew, the kind with 6 window panes in them. He does carpentry work and when they replace those windows and others, he saves them for me. What a sweetie!

I'd like to take the plunge and do a GOG. One of the things I'd like to do is quite simple, an Acadian flag since I'm one of them. Here's a link to a picture.

http://www.grassroutes.com/clare/acadian.htm

What glue do you use? I'd like to use something somewhat clear-liquid to cover the whole surface of the glass so that when I put my pieces in they are solidly on there so the grout doesn't 'leak' under the stained glass.

Any ideas?

Comments (8)

  • 18 years ago

    Some people use welbond but I'm a fast kinda gal and could never wait that long!lol! I use my handy dandy dry in 10min GE Marine Silicone!

  • 18 years ago

    I think linlee was impressed with MACglue

    Here is a link that might be useful: Linlee GOG glue thread

  • 18 years ago

    SHRTY---Thanks for digging up the Linlee GOG glue thread...I really learned a lot from that!
    LINLEE--That was so nice of you to do all that and report on it.
    That's what's great about this forum...all the knowledge!!

  • 18 years ago

    Ditto what Cindiloo wrote!! Good stuff.

    Calamity,

    I just did a search for the silicone you mention and some fishing place close to my DB sells it. Do you have the big tubes that you need a caulking gun for? If so, can you plug it after using very little? I'd like to try it since you've mentioned it a few times but I would be using very little every time and don't want to waste all that is left. The window I'll be making will be for outdoors, so the marine stuff would probably be the ideal thing.

  • 18 years ago

    Tiffy, I buy a small tube, its Loctite clear household silicone adhesive/sealant Walmart has it in the aisle with the caulk, it looks like a tube of glue, has a screw on nozzle and a cap so you can seal it back about 3.50 a tube. I havent bought the big tubes cuz I was worried about the same thing.
    Oh by the way this is indoor outdoor weather and waterproof etc, I have even glued the soles of shoes back on with the stuff and it works!

  • 18 years ago

    TIFFY: I use the GE II in the caulking tube w/a caulk gun. I sometimes - no scratch that - LOTS OF TIMES - forget to put the cap back on. It drys at the tip, but I use an ice pick to stick down into the dispenser tube, and restart it. You don't lose much in these caulking tubes. The small tubes are lots more expensive in the long run. But, since you said you'll use very little, you're probably not worried about it. I think I've seen other silicons in small tubes. After all, isn't silicon the same in any dispenser?

  • 18 years ago

    Hi Tiffy, I use 100% silicone (that's how it's labeled) it's cheaper that GEII. It comes in a caulking tube and I insert a nail into the hole to keep it from drying out. I've used it over and over without any problem. I either put some directly on the glass and spread it or put some on paper and use a tooth pick to apply it. Hope this gives you some ideas! Hey, go for it!!!

  • 18 years ago

    I buy it in the smaller tube, it's exspensive but I prefer it.

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