ericheartsu Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I'm working on a custom LP sleeve Project at our screen printing shop, and i'm wondering if anyone by any chance knows the name of the type of glue, or the applicator for the glue they use in commercial LP jacket making. I've done a bunch of research, and watched a bunch of videos, but rarely do they ever show how the sleeve is glued together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Elmer's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericheartsu Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Elmer's we use elmer's rubber cement right now. but we are doing it by hand. looking for a faster way to apply it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mourning Wood Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I've successfully used Elmer's glue stick to repair seams that have come unglued on older records/thrift store finds. Very easy to apply, not messy. A little goes a long way. After applying, close the seam and apply pressure, like putting the glued cover in the middle of a stack of records. Has worked for me on many covers. Can't tell there was ever a split. Maybe this could work? Too simplistic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron666monkey Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Hot glue gun seems like it would make the most sense to me and hold quite well. However, I didn't take classes at the institute of glue so this is merely a suggestion. Metal Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serum7 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 The sides? Pretty sure those are sealed/cut by heat. I'm an idiot I saw sleeve and thought you meant plastic sleeves. Rubber cement would probably be the best choice if used properly. You apply it to both sides that will be joined, let it dry for a minute, then join the sides. Makes for a very strong bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericheartsu Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 the glue gun works ok, but you have to be very precise with it, especially for thickness. The rubber cement actually holds it better though. I'm looking to see more of how and what type of machining they use at the offset shops. Figured i'd see if anyone had any insight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamb117 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 i've done rubber cement and mod podge when i ran out of rubber cement. both worked fine. i was just making custom one-offs though... but they turned out fine and have held together 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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