The DIY Show Off blog

This is a blog we follow and if you're looking for website that isn't just DIY inspired but all over home inspired, this may become one of your favourites

http://diyshowoff.com/projectsandtutorials/

Everything from
Craft
DIY
Buttons
Projects and tutorials
Renovations
Shutters
Makeovers
Sewing

You want it, you might have just found it!

DIY hints and tips

In addition to uploading a new Pinterest DIY hints and tips board ( http://go-araldite.blogspot.com/), we continue to find some great DIY and general hints/tips websites that will see you through to a happier and completed project, whatever it is.

We'll put them on our Blog list too.

Here is out selection of a few we've stumble upon:

http://diyhintsandtips.com/
http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/
http://www.familyhandyman.com/

Pinterest boards with Araldite

We love creating a new board on our Pinterest page - so we have!

Our new 'New Year' board will feature some project ideas to keep you busy over that ho-hum break between xmas and waiting for 2013.

http://pinterest.com/goaraldite/

A few blogs to keep you going

Here at Araldite, we love sharing blogs and bloggers alike who create, design, fix, make and mend.

So we wanted to share this great UK site with just a few blogs that have come up on our radar!

http://www.craftyblogs.co.uk/

Helpful tip from Araldite

Sanding back the surface and cleaning it thoroughly before putting on Araldite, is a great tip for your projects!

Contact us with your tip for easy bonding and DIY.

FAQs from the Araldite website

Ever had a question about Araldite? Well here's some helpful answers to some of your questions.

WHY DOESN'T MY GLUE WORK?
The most common reasons are either:
You have chosen the wrong product for the materials that you want to stick. Check out the details on your pack or look at the product selector on the website. (http://bit.ly/ybnM9R)
or
You may not have prepared or cleaned the surfaces thoroughly enough. Look on the back of your pack for advice.

I HAVE STUCK MY FINGERS WITH SUPERGLUE - WHAT CAN I DO?
Don't panic! Most accidental skin bonds can be freed using warm soapy water and some patience. If fingers are stuck it can help if you use a pencil to help prise them apart.

WHEN IS IT SAFE TO USE WHAT I'VE REPAIRED OR MADE?
All glues have a period over which the "bond strength" increases to its maximum - even super or instant glues. Check your pack for details.

HOW STRONG IS GLUE?
The same Araldite® products you use are specified by engineers, builders, manufacturers and tradesmen. The right glue, properly applied, will give you a permanent fix as strong as any mechanical device.

TO BE SAFE I USED EVEN MORE GLUE THAN WAS RECOMMENDED BUT IT STILL DIDN'T WORK. WHY NOT?
Actually too much glue doesn't help and doesn't usually produce a neat finish. Also check whether you should be applying to one surface or both. Always follow the product instructions on your Araldite® pack.

I'M WORRIED ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF ACCIDENTALLY INHALING FUMES. SHOULD I BE?
All Araldite® adhesives are safe when handled according to Huntsman's guidelines. It's always best to work in a well-ventilated area but there's no danger from fumes.

ARE GLUES SAFE FOR MY CHILDREN TO USE?
Instant or rapid bond glues are best used under supervision for younger children but all Araldite® glues are safe when handled according to Huntsman's guidelines. There are glues recommended for art and craft materials like paper, cardboard and fabrics. Check out the product selector on the website. (http://bit.ly/ybnM9R)

Tips and hints from Araldite

On our website we have so many ideas and helpful tips to help you on your merry Araldite bonding way.

Here are just a few:

How to prepare:
Make sure surfaces are clean and free from dust, rust, dirt and grease.
For best bonding, slightly roughen surfaces with sandpaper and degrease metals with a suitable solvent.

How to use:
Follow the steps on the product pack carefully, taking care to use recommended quantities.
During assembly, apply light pressure to the joint until set.
Note the usability times.

How to strengthen:
Refer to product packaging for optimum setting times.
All glues take time to reach maximum bond strength.
This can vary from a few hours up to a day or so. Check the pack for details.

Aftercare:
Don't' "test" or stress the join unnecessarily.
Allow the bond strength to build up before use.
Don't expose the join to extremes of temperature, moisture, frost etc

Visit us on our website: http://www.go-araldite.com

Projects, photos and Araldite

We love seeing all your project photos and when you visit our Inspires page, it's free to join.

Sound good?

Here's our link: http://bit.ly/xgoi2c

Keep sending us images to share and we'll feature them on an upcoming dedicated photos and projects page entirely created from you guys!

Araldite can even guide in in the dark (well sort of)

We found this so interesting - what a project!

Check it out: Araldite used in a rather unconventional way, to help the wearer know which headphone for which ear when the light is poor and you don't want to rumble around finding the 'L' and 'R'!

Arts and crafts - Olympic style

Have you got any Olympic crafts your making in the lead-up to the greatest sporting event in the world?

Share them with us...

Araldite Tips

Tips on how to make the best of your project with Araldite: http://www.go-araldite.com/en/how-to/tips