Thanks guys. So here is some more info:
So, what I am trying to bond is fabric to fabric usually. Because I make items children will use, I want something super strong. That is why I am very interested in heat bond/treatment. It's so strong!
I mean E6000 works, I am just not sure if I can use it. Anyone know?
I'd want to use it when I make pacifier clips out of certain types of ribbon and rather then sew them or glue them closed.
I want a heat bond method.
I do use a snap for where the pacifier will go, to keep it closed, but that isn't the whole process of making them and you can't just use snaps. You need to close/seal ribbon around the clip and other things.
I have seen examples of heat sealing/bonding on certain ribbons, but I do not know what they use. I asked a few people but most won't say because it's their secret. I totally understand that though. I have googled my self to death trying every key word(s) I could think of. No luck. (thanks for the link to that page Anickascottage! I don't think it helped but it is very useful as I might have another use for it).
Wish I could post an example of the heat bond...but I don't know if I can post a picture on here or if the person who created the item would want me to. What it looks like is, that a very very hot and thin metal bar sealed it. I know it was done using heat, that much I do know as they both told me it was a "heat treatment".
I feel bad talking about it as it's someone else's method, but I am sick of glues and hot glue is not an option as I am not convinced it would do well in the wash and just isn't strong enough. If someone were to wash the paci clips (you can say don't wash it, but it doesn't mean they won't) it wouldn't be able to hold up I don't think and, if they were to throw it in the wash and run the machine on "hot" it may melt the glue.....who knows.
I would rather not sew the areas I want to heat seal if I can help it. I like how the heat sealing/bonding looks. It looks clean.
Anyone out there work with a method that seals fabric that uses heat? All it leaves behind is a narrow, clear mark on the ribbon ( I thought it was glue at 1st) from the examples I have seen. I really want to make these, but if I have to buy them I will I guess.
Please help.
I only use glues that are for fabric and the fabric has never ripped, torn etc when I try pulling it apart when testing glues. The problem is it's not a strong enough bond.
I sure hope someone can figure out what the heat treatment is.
