What can I do- my gems project fell apart in the rain
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Dre20118129
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I made the foam with the gems from the dollar store and put in garden went it rain it fell apart with the hot glue on it
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Hot glue becomes easily brittle and does not keep its "sticky", esp outside. The makers claim they have different types of glue sticks, but I've never found one that lasts like the glues mentioned above.
GE silicone II caulk (clear). I've had my gemstone-covered bowling ball outside for about 5 years and only a couple have come off