using glue with leather

[stampingdelight]

@fredk

thanks will try that or at least get some to try, any place the best to buy

[stampingdelight]

@Hags

what is the name of the 3m stuff or where does one find did try searching just came up empty 

[TonyV]

Mostly I use Weldwood contact adhesive, especially on larger pieces. Sometimes I use white "leather glue" (PVA?) when the project isn't intended to undergo a lot of stress.  Sometimes I use double sided tape, where all I need is to hold small or light pieces together while I sew or rivet.

Contact adhesive can be messy and difficult to manage on small, thin pieces.  You have to align the pieces accurately on the first try but it is very strong and long-lasting.  White glue works here, but takes a long time to dry, which also gives plenty of time to align pieces.  Where the tape shines is on thin leather where glue might leave traces.

[fredk]

13 hours ago, stampingdelight said:

thanks will try that or at least get some to try, any place the best to buy

I just get the double-sided sheets off an ebay seller

It takes a bit of practice to use the sheets tho

[Handstitched]

The double sided tape may also be known as ' basting tape'. Cheap as from a local  discount  shop, i usually grab half doz rolls in different widths.  I use it for doing hems and seams on thin leathers etc where  pins can't be used, and where c/a can be a bit messy, handy stuff 

HS

[Hags]

On 2/10/2026 at 8:43 PM, stampingdelight said:

@Hags

what is the name of the 3m stuff or where does one find did try searching just came up empty 

Makersleathersupply.com 

[stampingdelight]

@Hags @Handstitched @fredk

thanks so much