Equivalents of Crystal Effects and Heat & Stick Powder

[erbobbin]

Can someone tell me if there are equivalents of Crystal Effects and Heat and Stick Powder available at Michael's or JoAnn's?

[bnlnkids]

Crystal Effects equivalents:
Royal Coat Dimensional Magic (made by Plaid, found in the paint/stencil isle)
Ranger's Glossy Accents (scrapbook/papercrafts isle, I believe)
Aileen's Paper Glaze (adhesives isle)

Also equvalent, but not always found at the stores you mentioned:
Diamond Glaze
Crystal Laquer

As for the Heat & Stick:
Stamp -n- Bond (made by Stampendous, found in stamps/ink isle)

Also equvalent to Heat & Stick, but not found at stores you mentioned:
A*Muse Simple Stick

I know there are probably others of each that I forgot to mention, but these were the ones I could get right off the top of my head. Hope it helps.

[RevLinda]

Thanks Lisa. I, too, needed the info. I am going to adhere sequins or rinestones on felt. Do you have any suggestions about the best adhesive?

[bnlnkids]

You're welcome. Felt is tricky to use adhesives with, because it is so fuzzy and textured, vs. a flat, SMOOTH surface, KWIM? But if sewing them on is just not an option, pretty much any clear-drying (all of the above apply) liquid adhesive will work OK. My only suggestion would be to put a weight of some sort (e.g. a book) on top of your project during drying time to make sure that the the adhesive gets down into the fibers, adhering your sequins and rhinestones really well. Good luck!

[Mahloumel]

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Originally Posted by bnlnkids

As for the Heat & Stick:
Stamp -n- Bond (made by Stampendous, found in stamps/ink isle)

Are you kidding me??? I looked high and low (or so I thought) at the Michaels in town here to find this kind of EP. I wound up ordering the Sticky Powder from Biblical Impressions, currently on its way to me in the mail. FWIW, BI sez: "Sticky Powder does have a shelf life. Only order what you think you will use within 6 months. The older the powder, the easier it is to overheat."

(link at: http://www.eurekastamps.com/cart/pro...&cat=28&page=1)

[bnlnkids]

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Originally Posted by Mahloumel

Are you kidding me??? I looked high and low (or so I thought) at the Michaels in town here to find this kind of EP.

I have seen it at two different Michael's locations. Maybe they were just out of stock when you were there. (?) Edit to add: I'm not 100% positive, but I *think* I may have seen it at Archiver's, as well. But don't quote me on that! LOL ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mahloumel

I wound up ordering the Sticky Powder from Biblical Impressions, currently on its way to me in the mail. FWIW, BI sez: "Sticky Powder does have a shelf life. Only order what you think you will use within 6 months. The older the powder, the easier it is to overheat."

(link at: http://www.eurekastamps.com/cart/pro...&cat=28&page=1)

Good info to know, thanks!