June 2000's
Glue of the Month
Tear Mender Fabric Leather Cement
"As Seen on T.V."
Tear Mender is a natural latex cement that bonds to most fabrics. It is waterproof and U.V. resistant. Although Tear Mender touts itself as a fabric cement, we found its uses more impressive on nylon, rubber, naugahyde, etc. It seems to leave a visible shiny glaze on softer, more absorbent fabrics. We therefore recommend Tear Mender for your tents, boat covers, sleeping bags and rain gear. The Tear Mender people (Val-A) also sell a Tent-Mender and Jean-Mender kit, complete with fabric and glue. Tear Mender smells like dirty diapers because it has a high ammonia content, and although it is only slightly worse for you than changing dirty diapers, it should be used in a well ventilated area. Also, people with allergies to latex should not touch or use this product. Tear-Mender takes about 15 to 30 minutes to dry depending on application, and holds quite well on most synthetic materials. It remains flexible, and claims to survive extreme hot or cold temperature. Tear-Mender is available through their web-site (you can even request their instructional video!) , Television Suppliers, and some camping stores.
So if your tent's leaking you might want to try Tear-Mender.
Past Glues of the Month
- August 2003 - Mr. Sticky's Underwater Glue
- April 2003 - P.C. Woody
- January 2003 - Weld-on Adhesives and Cements
- December 2002 - Krazy Glue with Skin Guard
- November 2002 - Permatex Bullseye Windshield Repair
- September 2002 - UHU "Twist & Glue"
- August 2002 - Aleene's Platinum Bond Patio and Garden Adhesive
- July 2002 - Gloozit Marine and RV Gloo
- May 2002 - Jones Tones Plexi Clear Glue
- April 2002 - Silicone-Be-Gone
- March 2002 - Eggs
- February 2002 - Rabbit Skin Glue by Gamblin Artist Colors
- January 2002 - LePage's new Easy Flow System
- December 2001 - Scotch Tape
- November 2001 - Daptex Foam Sealant
- October 2001 - Gelatin and Glycerin Glue
- September 2001 - Crayola Project Glue
- August 2001 - Waterweld
- July 2001 - Yes Glue
- June 2001 - Little Red Cap
- May 2001 - Weldbond reprise
- April 2001 - Stoneco Padding Glue
- March 2001 - PascoFix
- February 2001 - Quick Grab
- January 2001 - Coccoina Colla Bianca
- December 2000 - Royal Icing
- November 2000 - Good Glue
- October 2000 - Pros-Aide
- September 2000 - Elmer's Galactic Glue
- August 2000 - Microcrystalline Wax
- July 2000 - LePage's Universal Adhesive
- June 2000 - Tear Mender Fabric Leather Cement
- May 2000 - Shoe Goo
- April 2000 - Magic Goo Gone
- March 2000 - Sure Hold Plastic Surgery
- February 2000 - Gorilla Glue
- January 2000 - Casein Glue (milk)
- December 1999 - Aleene's Original "Tacky Glue"
- November 1999 - Weldbond Universal Space Age Adhesive
- October 1999 - Kryolan Spirit Gum
- September 1999 - Elmer's Washable School Glue
- August 1999 - Seal-All
- July 1999 - Loctite 349 Impruv
- June 1999 - Sikaflex
- May 1999 - Yamato Sticking Paste
- April 1999 - No More Nails
- April Fools 1999 - Juicy Fruit Gum
- March 1999 - Chair Doctor Glue by Veritas