Can I adhere bull denim to tarpaulin using fabric glue?

by Thea

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I want to make a non-sew picnic blanket. Would fabric glue work for plastic tarpaulin and bull denim? If not, any other suggestions?

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Unique Creations By Anita on Jan 15, 2020

I have used fabric glue on a few projects and don't believe it will last. You may have to see around the patches.

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- Thea on Jan 15, 2020
  
  Thanks Anita. My thinking is that it will have to be hand washed anyway and then also not that regularly. If so, do you think your concern would still be valid? I take it you are referring to a quilt if you refer to patches. Mine would just be a single piece of fabric. Please respond again, I would love to hear what your take is. I have no experience with this.😃
  
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Cheryl A on Jan 15, 2020

Thea
I found this info maybe it will help you out.

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/diy-graphic-picnic-blanket-4142604
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/waterproof-blanket-29119202?expand_all_questions=1

Waterproof Blanket

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Kathy Gunter Law on Jan 15, 2020

Reading the above comments I think something stronger like E6000 would last longer. I recommend hemming first. You can see a hem or glue it down.

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- Thea on Jan 15, 2020
  
  Thanks Kathy!
  
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Craft Invaders on Jan 15, 2020

I think most fabric glues are meant to be used on porous fabrics so the tarpaulin wouldn't be a recommended fabric to use. Having said that, if you are bonding a sheet of Denim on top of a sheet of tarpaulin (which is how I imagine it) I'd have thought you'd get a decent bond due to the large surface area. If it was me I'd think it was worth a go - perhaps try a test piece and see how it goes?

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- Thea on Jan 15, 2020
  
  Thank you so much!
  
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William on Jan 15, 2020

Use Locktite spray adhesive. Spray the tarp and the back if the fabric. Wait a few minutes till tacky to the touch. Then apply the fabric. Once they make contact the bond is permanent.

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- Thea on Jan 15, 2020
  
  Thanks Wlliam, my only problem is that it isn’t available here. Will see if we have a similar product although maybe its like Sharpies and Rustoleum, nothing seems to come close.😜
  
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William on Jan 15, 2020

Here are some similar products to US spray adhesives in South Africa. You may want to call the companies to see where they are available.

https://www.alcolin.com/diy-products/solvent-based/spray-adhesive

https://intamarket-graphics.co.za/product/3m-hi-strength-90-spray-adhesive/

https://www.genkem.co.za/genkem/diy-with-genkem/item/contact-adhesive-spray

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- Thea on Jan 15, 2020
  
  Wow! Thanks very much!
  
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- Thea on Jan 15, 2020
  
  Literally just normal spray adhesive. No super duper one.😁
  
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