tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post9174700024582757364..comments2023-11-03T01:28:11.274-07:00Comments on zakka life: Glue Made from Styrofoamzakkalifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05430525020577576086noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-69515528493136533452013-11-22T12:12:34.629-08:002013-11-22T12:12:34.629-08:00Hey everybody,
I've used Glu6 before, and adm...Hey everybody,<br /><br />I've used Glu6 before, and admittedly love what they are doing (no other glue can be considered sustainable, as no other glue reduces waste from the environment), but as a chemist and environmentalist, I thought to check it out myself, based on this Zakka feed.<br /><br />Looks like D-limonene is included in their formula (they say so on their site: http://ninelivesproducts.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions), but it really isn't all that toxic + they do disclose what's in their ingredients.<br /><br />In my opinion, even compared to Elmer's, which has a lot of greenhouse gas emissions in its production (due to lots of energy + it's made in China!) Glu6 really is the best option out there. Can I make my own glue out of wheatpaste, etc? Yes, but I wouldn't be reducing landfill waste.<br /><br />Just my two cents... I will continue buying Glu6. Great dialogue, thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772224350638287609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-90657743979172020802013-11-12T16:57:22.841-08:002013-11-12T16:57:22.841-08:00Katie,
I just recently learned about wheat paste ...Katie,<br /><br />I just recently learned about wheat paste too. It seems like a good alternative for people who have reactions to certain chemicals.<br /><br />For cleaning, I often use a baking soda/vinegar mixture. It works great for the bathroom. Here's a link to a couple recipes that might be useful to you.<br /><br />http://thehomesteadsurvival.com/homemade-cleaners-recipes/#.UoLOPeLOSSo<br /><br />Thanks for sharing :)zakkalifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430525020577576086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-74499985544978014182013-11-11T23:58:03.508-08:002013-11-11T23:58:03.508-08:00I've never even heard of wheatpaste, Jessica! ...I've never even heard of wheatpaste, Jessica! Now I need to Google that. On my projects, I tend to use hot glue, Elmer's school glue (stick or liquid), a papier mache paste (I guess most would call it "mod podge" as I just mix some flour, Elmer's and water until I find a consistency I like) or if I'm working with clay, either a Sculpey clay glue or E6000 (I really loathe the E6000. SO SMELLY!) <br /><br />I have used Krazy Glue...but the glue ends up on ME rather than what I'm trying to glue together as I am inevitably a crazy clumsy person. On photos, I'll use a photo glue though I don't like doing that (I'd rather copy the photo and print it out on computer paper.)<br /><br />I definitely know all about the cleaner thing. We're actually looking into a company that uses only plant derived ingredients for our household cleaners instead of harsh chemicals (but actually get the kitchen cleaner) because my mom and I suffer from such bad migraines (we actually see a migraine specialist for them.) I also have Autism and those strong kitchen cleaners really irritate my skin. I'll get huge rashes. I actually use Dawn and water most often when I'm in charge of cleaning the kitchen. Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732028264170732529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-17656875083884604182013-11-08T08:41:28.834-08:002013-11-08T08:41:28.834-08:00Katie,
The glue uses "all-natural" ingr...Katie,<br /><br />The glue uses "all-natural" ingredients to dissolve the styrofaom but the Styrofoam itself is not all-natural. If you're really sensitive to smell, I would pass on this glue. I can completely relate to the migraine thing. If I use too strong cleaners, I get migraines. <br /><br />Have you ever tried wheatpaste? zakkalifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430525020577576086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-65598458011197974052013-11-08T05:58:36.711-08:002013-11-08T05:58:36.711-08:00No it's good to ask deeper questions. "Al...No it's good to ask deeper questions. "All natural" is a very vague term. There are plenty of naturally occurring substances that are bad for you such as hydrochloric acid, lead, mercury, etc. "all natural" does not mean anything <br />As to glues, if you got a great one (like Elmer's) that does what you need without giving you migraines---stick with it. pearlygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02118760702917784322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-52714263525018499742013-11-08T00:06:23.942-08:002013-11-08T00:06:23.942-08:00I definitely don't like glues that don't h...I definitely don't like glues that don't have the ingredients listed on them. I'm very sensitive to smells like you. (I suffer from migraines, so I'm very cautious to what I use for my crafting. I mean, give me Elmers or a hot glue gun if it prevents a migraine!) I literally looked everywhere and I cannot find the ingredients to this glue which makes me skeptical that this is "all natural." <br /><br />Maybe I'm too skeptical by nature? Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732028264170732529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-12075980056517227352013-11-07T16:08:00.697-08:002013-11-07T16:08:00.697-08:00Pearlygirl,
Please send me an email
kawaiicrafte...Pearlygirl,<br /><br />Please send me an email<br /><br />kawaiicrafter@gmail.com<br /><br />Jessicazakkalifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430525020577576086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-55731949912109688002013-11-07T15:51:55.332-08:002013-11-07T15:51:55.332-08:00Hi Jessica,
Thanks for taking it the right way. ...Hi Jessica,<br /><br />Thanks for taking it the right way. Another friend who makes adhesives said it could be this<br />"The strong orange smell referred to is probably the telouene. Also it is not very effective over longer periods on surfaces such as plastics and glass. It works best on paper/card."<br /><br />I have a new product that we might be putting on the market as a decoden paste--all the stuff out there is awful and plumbers silicone breaks down over time and eats the color off rhinestones. Do you know about decoden? and if so, would you be interested in a sample of the paste? <br /><br /> pearlygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02118760702917784322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-70720997585104501462013-11-07T13:57:50.326-08:002013-11-07T13:57:50.326-08:00Pearlygirl,
Thanks for sharing this information. ...Pearlygirl,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this information. I'm going to have to do a little research on Limonene now. I'm curious to find out more about it.<br /><br />Jessicazakkalifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430525020577576086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-76223469385682386392013-11-07T12:51:14.658-08:002013-11-07T12:51:14.658-08:00I only posted the comment because you need to know...I only posted the comment because you need to know what you are recommending. While it might be a good adhesive, it is not that environmentally friendly.pearlygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02118760702917784322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-66777906780645543722013-11-07T12:48:11.325-08:002013-11-07T12:48:11.325-08:00I sent this post over to a friend of mine who spec...I sent this post over to a friend of mine who specializes in adhesives. he said it's not what you think. here is his response<br /><br />"Nothing new, just a marketing scheme. They dissolved the Styrofoam in limonene, (the strong orange smell) it’s the oil from the orange skin, it wil take the paint off your car!<br /><br />People use Limonene as a glue remover.<br /><br />Not non-toxic"pearlygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02118760702917784322noreply@blogger.com