Glue Gloves

Introduction
I regularly work with enamel paints, Super Glue and Plasti Dip, all of which are near to impossible to remove from fingers and hands without Acetone or other chemicals. This simple method will keep your fingers and hands clean from paints, stains and bonding. Instead of using costly and not environmentally friendly nitrile, latex or vinyl gloves these Glue Gloves are made to fit any application. From covering your whole hand to a couple of fingers. Use what you need and throw away less.

Objective
This instructable will illustrate 3 different uses of Glue Gloves to create a temporary bonding inhibitor. I will apply Nail Polish, Super Glue and Plasti Dip directly on to a thin layer of glue covering my skin. Normally when these substances come in contact with exposed skin they bond instantly and are difficult to remove without the use chemicals. By applying Glue Gloves before you start a project these substances and others, will peel or wash off from your skin.

The benefits of Glue Gloves are:
1) Easy to apply,
2) Nothing special to buy,
3) Easy clean up and
4) Nontoxic.

Contents
Materials step 1
Nail Polish step 2
Super Glue step 3
Plasti Dip step 4
Observations & Summary step 5

Glue Gloves Material:
White / Wood Glue

Demo Materials:
1) Nail Polish, (step 2)
2) Super Glue and (step 3)
3) Plasti Dip. (step 4)

Skill Level:
Easy

Time to Apply and Dry:
3 – 5 minutes

Now let’s see Glue Gloves at work.

Next: Nail Polish

Nail Polish (Enamel Paint) – Nail Polish is no fun to remove without Acetone.
1) Apply a thin layer of White Glue on your skin,
2) Let it dry and
3) Peel off or wash away when you are done painting.

Next: Super Glue

Super Glue – Super Glue dries quickly and has a strong bond.
1) Apply a thin layer of White Glue or Wood Glue on your skin,
2) Let it dry and
3) Peel off or wash away when you are done gluing.

Next: Plasti Dip

Plasti Dip – Plasti Dip dries quickly and has a strong bond. I use Titebond III glue to cover my complete hand. I have not tried white or other wood glues, Titebond III works great.

1) Apply a thin layer of Wood Glue (Titebond III) on your skin,
2) Let it dry and
3) Peel off or wash away when you are done spray dipping.

Next: Observations & Summary

I have been using Glue Gloves for more than 5 years. It works great! Clean up time is nothing compared to scrubbing, pealing or chemical removal of bonded substance on bare hands. After the glue dries I have complete finger mobility. The dry glue also has some elasticity, so it will stretch a little without tearing. I use as much or as little as needed for the task at hand.

Glue Gloves are an alternative to nitrile, latex or vinyl gloves. I have also used Hi-Tack Tack Glue with the same successful results.

Safety Note – Glue Gloves are for occasional usage. If you develop a sensitivity (redness, soreness, tenderness) then discontinue using. Everyone’s sensitivity is different. This instructable is for educational purposes. Use at your own risk.

The benefits of this application are:
1) Easy to apply and use.
Open cap, wipe on and let dry.
2) Nothing special to buy,
You already have 1 or more of these glues at home or in your shop.
3) Easy clean up,
Peel or wash off.
4) Nontoxic.

Summary
I am satisfied with the results.

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