Best Felt Crafting Glues and Family-Friendly Felt Crafts
Crafting with felt can be fun for all ages— it is an inexpensive and versatile material that’s super easy to work with! Whether you’re using felt to create DIY décor, kids’ toys, costumes, and more, you’ll need a super strong felt crafting glue to help you get the job done. Aleene’s is here to help you choose the best felt crafting glue for your project and give you some great ideas for your next felt DIY!
Contents:
Choosing the Best Felt Crafting Glue for Your Project
Aleene’s Top 5 Felt Crafting Glues
- Aleene’s Felt & Foam Tacky Glue
- Aleene’s Fabric Fusion Felt Adhesive
- Aleene’s Quick Dry Fabric Fusion
- Aleene’s Super Fabric Adhesive
- Aleene’s Permanent Fabric Glue
Family-Friendly Felt Crafts
- Sensory Felt Busy Book with Aleene's Felt & Foam Tacky Glue
- Felt Flower Basket with Aleene's Fabric Fusion Felt Adhesive
- Felt Garland with Aleene's Quick Dry Fabric Fusion
- Dinosaur Hoodie with Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive
- Felt Flower Embellished Backpack with Aleene’s Permanent Fabric Glue
Choosing the Best Felt Crafting Glue for Your Project
There are a few important factors to consider when choosing the best felt crafting glue for your project, including:
- Type of Felt
The type of felt you are using (synthetic fibers like acrylic or natural fibers like wool) can affect the choice of glue. Some glues are better suited for natural fiber fabrics and may not adhere well to synthetic materials, and vice versa.
- Adhesive strength
Consider the wear and stress that will be placed on the glued areas. Use a stronger, heavy-duty glue for areas that require stronger adhesion.
- Flexibility
Check if the glue remains flexible after drying. Flexible adhesives are ideal for felt projects that require movement or bending, such as wearable items or kids’ toys.
- Washability
If your felt project is likely to be washed or exposed to moisture, choose a waterproof or washable glue to ensure the durability of the project over time.
- Toxicity and Safety
Consider using a nontoxic adhesive when making felt crafts with or for children. Aleene’s offers specific formulations that are nontoxic and safe for general use.
- Application Method
Depending on the detail level of your project, you might prefer a glue with a precision tip applicator for intricate work, or a broader spread applicator for larger crafts. Many of Aleene’s felt crafting adhesives include a customizable tip so you can choose the level of glue output.
Aleene’s Top 5 Felt Crafting Glues:
1. Aleene’s Felt & Foam Tacky Glue
Aleene’s Felt & Foam Tacky Glue is our number 1 choice for felt crafts! Felt can be tricky when you’re using ordinary craft glues, but our ultra-thick tacky formula won’t run, grabs items instantly, and creates a super strong, flexible bond once dry. This nontoxic Tacky Glue is great for kids' crafts, classroom use, and so much more! Not intended for washable wearables.
2. Aleene’s Quick Dry Fabric Fusion
Aleene’s Quick Dry Fabric Fusion is a great no-sew alternative for felt crafting projects! This super strong fabric glue dries up to 5 times faster than our original Fabric Fusion formula; it adheres all kinds of fabrics and embellishments to other fabrics for a permanent bond that dries clear and remains flexible, even after washing.
3. Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive
Aleene’s Super Fabric Adhesive is an industrial-strength glue that works super fast and stays ultra-flexible! Permanently glue fabrics and heavy duty, hard-to-hold embellishments with a machine-washable bond that dries quickly, stays clear, and won’t yellow. Ideal for felt, leather, canvas, denim, satin, vinyl, and poly blends.
4. Aleene's Permanent Fabric Glue
Aleene’s Permanent Fabric Glue is great for permanently adhering embellishments onto fabric! This all-purpose fabric adhesive dries clear, flexible, and machine washable. Works on most fabrics, making it ideal for DIY felt costumes, clothing, décor and more!
Family-Friendly Felt Crafts
Once you’ve chosen the best felt crafting glue for your project, you’re ready to get started! Here are some of our favorite family-friendly felt craft ideas to inspire you for your next DIY.
1. Sensory Felt Busy Book with Aleene's Felt & Foam Tacky Glue
This felt crafting idea uses Aleene’s Felt & Foam Tacky Glue to create a handmade busy book from soft felt! Busy books are a great way for young children to learn through play—they can work on their counting skills, letter recognition, shape recognition, and more through sensory experiences in an easy-to-use book.
2. Felt Flower Basket with Aleene's Fabric Fusion Felt Adhesive
Making faux flowers is easy with felt! This felt crafting idea is uses Aleene’s Fabric Fusion Felt Adhesive to adorn a basket with colorful felt flowers. Try making your own felt flower basket to use as springtime décor that doubles as storage, or to give as a gift basket to someone special!
3. Felt Garland with Aleene's Quick Dry Fabric Fusion
This DIY felt garland is a great way to add some greenery to your space! Try using Aleene’s Quick Dry Fabric Fusion for this easy felt craft— all you need is glue, felt, scissors, a jute cord, and clothespins to keep the “leaves” in place while the quick-drying glue sets. This garland can be used as DIY Christmas décor or can be displayed season after season!
4. Dinosaur Hoodie with Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive
Is your little one really into dinosaurs at the moment? Indulge their dino desires with a DIY dinosaur hoodie! You can turn any hoodie into a cool dinosaur outfit with Aleene’s Super Fabric Adhesive and some felt squares. This felt craft can be worn any time of the year, and doubles as an easy Halloween costume, too!
5. Felt Flower Embellished Backpack with Aleene’s Permanent Fabric Glue
If you want a backpack that’s just your style, customize it with some felt embellishments and Aleene’s Permanent Fabric Glue! This colorful felt craft is a great way to upgrade an old bag with a personalized touch. Pick out your favorite felt appliqués and design the backpack of your dreams with Aleene’s!
What other felt crafts will you create with Aleene’s? Show us your family-friendly felt crafting ideas and tag us on social media @AleenesDIY!
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