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southlandshari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:20 PM
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Why didn't anyone tell me about SuperGlue glue sticks?
Edited on Tue Nov-15-05 10:13 PM by southlandshari
:cry:

We had to decorate a turkey with our daughter tonight and damn if first graders aren't competitive - we had to glue all kinds of things to this paper turkey, and I now have tufts of cotton and at least one small piece of purple felt that seem to be permanently adhered to my fingertips. Blech.

No - it wasn't really SuperGlue, just Elmer's glue stick stuff, but this crap is strong!!! Any suggestions on what will loosen this evil adhesive?

Help!!
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WindRavenX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:21 PM
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1. Try anything slightly acidic or basic
Sodium Peroxide, I think, worked when I wanted stubborn stuff dissolved.
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southlandshari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:28 PM
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4. I'm looking for something I might have around the house
I have this "Goo be Gone" stuff for removing stubborn adhesive from building surfaces, but am kind of afraid of what it will do to my fingers.

I may just chance it - this is irritating as hell!

:)
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WindRavenX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:29 PM
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5. Try coca cola
Seriously...
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southlandshari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:32 PM
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10. You are joking....
I know I look goofy for posting about having glue and felt stuck to my fingers - but coca cola? Really?

:P
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WindRavenX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:37 PM
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16. Absolutely
Coca Cola is extremely acidic and will dissolve metal. I am not kidding.
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southlandshari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:45 PM
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18. Ok...
But coca-cola is going to be the last resort, after fingernail polish and Goo Be Gone - and I'm not posting about it if I try it and it doesn't work!

:rofl:

Thanks for your suggestions! :hi:
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TimeChaser Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:22 PM
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2. Let it dry and peel it off?
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southlandshari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:26 PM
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3. It is dry
and it's not coming off!

Really strange stuff. And just my luck. :(
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RevCheesehead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:29 PM
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6. Nail polish remover
At least, that's what works with superglue.

I keep it around for just such an occasion. And no, I do not wear nail polish.
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southlandshari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:33 PM
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12. Oooo yes!
I didn't think about that - I think I have a very old bottle of it around here somewhere...
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Suich Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:30 PM
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7. Have you tried finger nail polish remover? n/t
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southlandshari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:34 PM
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13. The Rev suggested that too
My daughter is now looking for it for me, since it was her turkey that caused this mess to begin with!

:)
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:31 PM
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8. The Goo Be Gone will work.....
Just be sure to wash your hands REALLY WELL when you're done!

And, BTW....you WILL NOT need very much!


:hug:
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southlandshari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:35 PM
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15. Thank you Peggy!
I'm going to try the fingernail polish remover first, if we have any. The Goo be Gone smells so strong, and I remember it taking the finish off of a table we used to have!

:wow:

:loveya:
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:31 PM
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9. awww
:loveya:
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southlandshari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:32 PM
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11. You love me
because I'm pitiful, don't you?

:rofl:


;)
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In_The_Wind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:35 PM
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14. southlandshari ~ The glue is for the project, not your fingers!
:hug:

I have no real idea but you could try something like cooking oil. It might seep under the edges of the glue and loosen it from your skin.

BTW ~ I just looked at my glue stick. There aren't any directions for removal. :scared:
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southlandshari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:39 PM
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17. What a true friend! You checked your glue stick?
I didn't even think of that!



I think I may have spent too long with the glue stick. Do glue sticks have fumes? I didn't smell anything, but I do seem to be missing a few extra brain cells tonight.

I believe I am looking more and more ridiculous with every post in this thread.

:hide:
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In_The_Wind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:47 PM
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19. LOL
I love you Shari. The post is funny because we've all done something like this in our lives.

You've made me smile tonight :hug:

BTW ~ the glue stick was right next to me in my computer desk = no biggie
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:48 PM
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20. Ramen flavor packets and tabasco
;-)
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southlandshari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:58 PM
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22. Interestingly enough
I have both in my house.

I'm sure as hell not going to sprinkle either on my poor glue stuck fingers, mind you, but I appreciate your kind suggestions, darlin'!

:P
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 09:51 PM
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21. You can use fingernail polish remover to get it off
The acetone is what they use at the hospital to get it off of you.

:loveya: :hug:
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southlandshari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 10:01 PM
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23. That seems to be the home remedy of choice
Of course, my daughter's search from some came up with nada. I'm going to look later before facing the Goo Be Gone.

:hi:

:hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 11:07 PM
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24. Goo be gone, that works if you have that sticky stuff from a
band aid left on your arm. You know that sticky square left when you pull your hair out when removing the band aid. x(

Good luck and you know that old saying "live and learn"

:hi: :hug: :loveya:
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