Has anyone ever used Tacky glue to seal the hair inside a head? I'm trying it for my Tayla, but I think I may have put it on too thick because it's been two days and it's still not dry. Or is that typical? Once it dries, should I put another coat (thinner) of Tacky glue on?

Rachel, I have used Tacky Glue for sealing the inside of the head and it can take a day or two to thoroughly dry, even here in the dry desert. I switched to Mod Podge because Karen suggested it. It comes in a jar and is much easier to apply, no shaking down the thick tacky glue and trying to squeeze it out. Mod Podge is a white glue like Tacky glue, not as thick and dries very well. I put on at least two coats, drying in between. It comes in an 8 oz. jar and will probably last me the rest of my life!

I use Modge Podge....BUT....I lay the baby head in front of a fan overnight.....dries GREAT!!!

OR....I have an old house with vents high in the wall....the vent closer thingy...is kind of like a hook...so sometimes I will hang it there in front of the vent to dry...works better in the winter than the summer!!!

I've used it once and it did take a long time to dry.

Ummm modge podge, is that waterproof? I mean, if you wet and brush the dolls hair will it fall out eventually. I was using E6000 but man that stuff will make you sick (use open windows, doors, and a fan). So I switched to a glue that is easier to spread, dries faster and alot less fumes. However, always looking for good glue that is non-toxic.

Tiondra, the Mod Podge jar says it is Non-Toxic, Glue and Finish and it has an odor similar to Tacky Glue. It is a waterbase sealer and after it dries thoroughly, cures; I would think it is a nice permanent seal for your mohair. Mod Podge was originally used to seal a puzzle picture or to use as a decoupage glue. They do suggest using a Clear Acrylic Sealer over Mod Podge for puzzles and decoupage projects but I don`t think that is needed for the inside of a doll`s head.

I've considered Mod Podge, but since I don't have any and I do have Tacky Glue, I decided to do that. I'd been using E6000 but it's messy and stinky. For Mod Podge, what type of Mod Podge do I get? I've looked at Micheal's but there are several styles and I have no clue which to get.

For the inside of the head, I am using my Mod Podge, Gloss-Lustre-Lustre. I find it too shiny for the lips so I am using it up for sealing the head. I use the Mod Podge, Matte-Mat-Mate for lips and nails, just right for a nice finish. There is also a new product, Mod Podge, Dimentional Magic. I haven`t used it but it is like Paper Glaze. Oh yeah,I did use it for spit bubbles and it worked great! If I were buying it now for the first time, I would have just gotten the Matte and used it for lips and nails and sealing the mohair, there is plenty enough to go around, believe me!

Hi Rachel, it does not matter which kind of mod podge you get. The difference is some dry with a gloss and some dry matte finished. I put about a tablespoon full in the head of my baby and use one of those disposable wedge shaped foam paint brushes to spread it. I just rinse that well and can reuse it several times before tossing it and getting out a new one. I have done the same thing with Tacky glue and had good results too. E6000 is my personal fav for gluing the hair. I use the foam thingy there too, just toss it after a use as it dries really stiff and is not re-usable! I do find that the tacky and mod podge both take a lot longer to cure than the E-6000, and lock tite has a similar product to the E-6000 out but it does not smell and I like to use it too, just that finding it is sometimes a challenge.

Baby hugs,
audrey

I had the same question Rachel. I too, always hear of people using mod podge. I seen it at micheals and there is like a bazillion different types and never knew which to get so I have stuck with the tacky glue. Its nice know Audrey that you can get any type. I might have to try some.

i use Tacky Glue, i usually give it 2 days to dry just to make sure x

I've only used Aleene's Tacky Glue. I pour it in a small bowl. I thoroughly wet a foam sponge brush and squeeze it, but not really hard. Make sure the brush isn't really short as that makes it hard to spread. Then I spray a little water on the top of the glue and insert my brush and stir it. That way it goes on more easily and doesn't pull so much hair out. Then after I've spread it as well as I can, I spray water, lightly, inside the head and spread again. That way it is more even and won't have thick spots that will dry more slowly. Then I put it in a cup or bowl in front of a fan. I rotate it after about three hours. In summer I have put a hot rice sock under the head to help it dry faster and change it every hour or so. Putting it in front of the fireplace with a fan worked the best.

After about 12 hours - I would think about putting in the oven at 265 for 8 minutes. I would dampen the hair first and turn the top of the head away from the back of the oven. That should speed it up. It is clear when dry - but I put my fingers inside just to be sure.

I tried pouring it inside the head once and that was a mistake - too much glue. Don't add too much water at first or it will pour out the holes - I did that once too. I sprayed the outside and blotted it with a paper towel and it took it out.

I've never done more than one coat and I don't suffer from shedding hair (well I do, but my dolls don't.)

Audrey your right! That's what I had before and it worked great(Loc tite) But now, is the Modge Podge waterproof?? If so, this sounds so do-able and a lot easier on the nose.
I'll also need to try that Dimentional Magic, I still have yet to have tried spit bubbles.

I haven't tried Tacky glue Rachel. I use the Modge Podge Gloss Lustre and put 2 coats on.

Thank-you, ladies. I'll have to give some Mod Podge a try. For now, I've set my Tayla head on the heat vent. Her hair looks ridiculous, but she's getting dry faster that way.

Edit: I just had to take a picture and share of my poor Tayla (Annie) on the heat vent. My kids are getting a kick out of it!

Audrey, is it Loctite Stik`n Seal that you have used. I just got that to use instead of E6000 for the eyes and limbs. I cannot stand the fumes from E6000. Loctite is Non-toxic adhesive and is described as a high strength acylic glue. It is white and thick, from a tube, and has low odor. Cleans up with water. The only thing I didn`t like was that it was not instantly sticky like E6000 and you have to apply to both surfaces and let it get a little tacky before you stick it together. Even though, E6000 is probably toxic, it is easier when gluing the eye flap. Can`t win for trying!