What is a good adhesive to use on a wreath in a very hot location?

by Lydia Whitehead Torres

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I have a front door that faces west and gets very hot in the summer. I made a wreath of twigs and sea shells.The hot glue melted, causing the shells to fall off. I tried E6000 glue but the same thing happened. What would be a good adhesive to use?

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Cynthia H on Aug 16, 2015
Had you considered wiring the items you use on a wreath? We have a crosswind in our back yard, so the wreath on the back door (where we go in and out all the time) as well as direct sunlight until late afternoon glue just didn't work, due to all the elements (plus a small overhang)..But, when I starting using florist wire, no further problems. Hope that helps!

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- Lydia Whitehead Torres on Aug 18, 2015
  @Cynthia H, I am trying to attach seashells onto a wreath. I really did not want to drill holes in the shells. However if nothing else works I will try it. Thanks
  
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Darla on Aug 16, 2015
Tile mastic (for ceramic tiles, not vinyl) shouldn't be affected by heat.

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- Maria Steele on Sep 28, 2018
  
  Have you actually used tile mastic on your own wreaths, and it stood up well? Thanks!
  
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- Darla on Sep 28, 2018
  
  I've only used it on floors! But once it's dry, it's like cement. I think epoxy would probably work, too.
  
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PAULA on Aug 16, 2015
I too had a front door that got full sun all day and had to switch to floral wire. I actually like using it better than glue. I wire moss down first which seems to help keep things tight.

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Sherry Shoup on Aug 16, 2015
E-600 or hot glue gun

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- Lydia Whitehead Torres on Aug 18, 2015
  @Sherry Shoup, E-6000 and hot glue both did not stand up to the hot sun.
  
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Retta Hyatt on Oct 21, 2018

I live in South Florida with a South facing door. It gets super hot and I had the same thing happen. I think I'm going to try glassing them on. The same thing they use for Bar and Table Tops. I will let your know my results. Happy Crafting!!!

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Kerrie Aley on Jan 25, 2019

Did you end up trying the tile mastic? Just curious if it worked

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