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Hair bows combine ribbon, fabric, felt and small embellishments, so the best adhesive depends on the surfaces and the amount of flexibility the finished bow needs.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive | $5.99-$10.99 | Amazon |
| 2 | Aleene’s Super Fabric Adhesive | $5-$8 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Aleene’s Fabric Fusion Adhesive | $6.96-$7.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Aleene’s Fabric Fusion Permanent Adhesive | $7.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Gorilla Waterproof Fabric Glue | $8-$12 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | E6000 Craft Adhesive High Viscosity | $8-$14 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | E6000 230010 Craft Industrial Adhesive | $8-$14 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Aleene’s Quick Dry Fabric Fusion | $7-$10 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Beacon Fabri-Tac 4-Ounce Adhesive | $8-$11 | Amazon · eBay |
| 10 | Aleene’s Fabric Tacky Pack | $8-$13 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive
A craft adhesive option for adult assembly of ribbon, fabric or bow embellishments; use a small amount and allow the maker-stated cure time before the bow is worn.
- craft adhesive format
- controlled application
- cure time required
- Avoids a hot-glue gun for assembly
- Useful for bow components and embellishments
- Adult application and curing are required
Aleene’s Super Fabric Adhesive
A craft adhesive option for adult assembly of ribbon, fabric or bow embellishments; use a small amount and allow the maker-stated cure time before the bow is worn.
- craft adhesive format
- controlled application
- cure time required
- Avoids a hot-glue gun for assembly
- Useful for bow components and embellishments
- Adult application and curing are required
Aleene’s Fabric Fusion Adhesive
A craft adhesive option for adult assembly of ribbon, fabric or bow embellishments; use a small amount and allow the maker-stated cure time before the bow is worn.
- craft adhesive format
- controlled application
- cure time required
- Avoids a hot-glue gun for assembly
- Useful for bow components and embellishments
- Adult application and curing are required
Aleene’s Fabric Fusion Permanent Adhesive
A craft adhesive option for adult assembly of ribbon, fabric or bow embellishments; use a small amount and allow the maker-stated cure time before the bow is worn.
- craft adhesive format
- controlled application
- cure time required
- Avoids a hot-glue gun for assembly
- Useful for bow components and embellishments
- Adult application and curing are required
Gorilla Waterproof Fabric Glue
A craft adhesive option for adult assembly of ribbon, fabric or bow embellishments; use a small amount and allow the maker-stated cure time before the bow is worn.
- craft adhesive format
- controlled application
- cure time required
- Avoids a hot-glue gun for assembly
- Useful for bow components and embellishments
- Adult application and curing are required
E6000 Craft Adhesive High Viscosity
A craft adhesive option for adult assembly of ribbon, fabric or bow embellishments; use a small amount and allow the maker-stated cure time before the bow is worn.
- craft adhesive format
- controlled application
- cure time required
- Avoids a hot-glue gun for assembly
- Useful for bow components and embellishments
- Adult application and curing are required
E6000 230010 Craft Industrial Adhesive
A craft adhesive option for adult assembly of ribbon, fabric or bow embellishments; use a small amount and allow the maker-stated cure time before the bow is worn.
- craft adhesive format
- controlled application
- cure time required
- Avoids a hot-glue gun for assembly
- Useful for bow components and embellishments
- Adult application and curing are required
Aleene’s Quick Dry Fabric Fusion
A craft adhesive option for adult assembly of ribbon, fabric or bow embellishments; use a small amount and allow the maker-stated cure time before the bow is worn.
- craft adhesive format
- controlled application
- cure time required
- Avoids a hot-glue gun for assembly
- Useful for bow components and embellishments
- Adult application and curing are required
Beacon Fabri-Tac 4-Ounce Adhesive
A craft adhesive option for adult assembly of ribbon, fabric or bow embellishments; use a small amount and allow the maker-stated cure time before the bow is worn.
- craft adhesive format
- controlled application
- cure time required
- Avoids a hot-glue gun for assembly
- Useful for bow components and embellishments
- Adult application and curing are required
Aleene’s Fabric Tacky Pack
A craft adhesive option for adult assembly of ribbon, fabric or bow embellishments; use a small amount and allow the maker-stated cure time before the bow is worn.
- craft adhesive format
- controlled application
- cure time required
- Avoids a hot-glue gun for assembly
- Useful for bow components and embellishments
- Adult application and curing are required
Buying tips
- Test the glue on an offcut of ribbon first.
- Use a small amount to avoid stiff, visible squeeze-out.
- Let the bond cure flat before attaching a clip.
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