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  2. Wood glue - Wikipedia

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    Wood glue is an adhesive used to tightly bond pieces of wood together. Many substances have been used as glues. Many substances have been used as glues. Traditionally animal proteins like casein from milk or collagen from animal hides and bones were boiled down to make early glues.

  3. Polyvinyl acetate - Wikipedia

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    As wood glue, PVAc is known as "white glue" and the yellow as "carpenter's glue". As paper adhesive during paper packaging conversion. In bookbinding and book arts, due to its flexible strong bond and non- acidic nature (unlike many other polymers).

  4. Urea-formaldehyde - Wikipedia

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    It is also used as wood glue. In the wood industry, it is utilized as a thermosetting adhesive to bond wood to create plywood and particleboard. It is also used as wood glue. UF was commonly used when producing electrical appliances casing (e.g. desk lamps). Foams have been used as artificial snow in movies.

  5. Glue stick - Wikipedia

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    Most glue sticks are designed to glue paper and card stock together and are not as strong as some liquid-based variants. They can be used for craft and design, office use, and at school. There are several varieties: permanent,washable, acid-free,non-toxic, solvent-free, and dyed (e.g. to see where the glue is being applied).

  6. Cyanoacrylate - Wikipedia

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    These repair methods are used on piano soundboards, wood instruments, and wood furniture. Cyanoacrylate glue is also used in the finishing of pen blanks (wooden blanks for turning pens) that have been turned on a lathe by applying multiple thin layers to build up a hard, clear finish that can then be sanded and polished to a glossy finish.

  7. Here's What Really Happens If You Don't Wash Your Sheets Weekly

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    Choose a cleaning cycle that uses the hottest water safe for the sheets' fabric (check the care tag). " The hotter the water, the more germs you kill ," says Forté. Note that some new washers ...

  8. Fabric softener - Wikipedia

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    A similar, more dilute preparation meant to be applied to dry fabric is known as a wrinkle releaser. Fabric softeners reduce the harsh feel of items dried in open air, add fragrance to laundry, and/or impart anti-static properties to textiles. In contrast to laundry detergents, fabric softeners are considered a type of after-treatment laundry ...

  9. Flocking (texture) - Wikipedia

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    Flocking is used in many ways. One example is in model building, where a grassy texture may be applied to a surface to make it look more realistic. Similarly, it is used by model car builders to get a scale carpet effect. Another use is on a Christmas tree, which may be flocked with a fluffy white spray to simulate snow.