Glue used when shaping scales

Looking for another option to use when shaping scales during the basic shaping and sanding stages.
I read somewhere on the forum about a glue that can be separated easily with an exacto blade, then rinse off with some hot water., but can't find the thread now.

My previous method has been to join the 2 pieces together with 2 sided tape which works really well.
The problem with this is when I attempt to separate the 2 pieces they really sticky and can be quite hard to separate them.
This occasionally results in a cracked scale which is frustrating when I think about the time already put into making them.
The glue from the 2 sided tape can also be hard to clean off the scales.

I would like to hear what other members are using and how it works for them.
Thanks for your time.

2 sided tape brother!
Just use a exacto knife and work your way around the scales.

Acetone will dissolve the tape glue on naturals but no good for acrylics that's all

Rubber Cement is what I use :)
On easy Holds great and easy clean up
g

Isopropyl alcohol will remove the tape residue too.

Thanks for the quick replies gents
I will give the Rubber Cement a try as that is reasonably well priced.
Now to find a way to get the shaping just right :)
Once I get the project (DD Goldedge restore) sorted it will appear in show and tell.

+1 on the rubber cement. Holds just fine and very easy to remove. Gently glide an exacto between the pieces to separate them, then rub the cement off with your thumb.

I put masking tape between the double sided tape and the scale material.

Like this:
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I you decide to try the Rubber Cement be sure to follow the actual instructions, the two pieces must be tacky before setting them together or it WILL take days for the bond to hold..

I think Baxxer's masking tape to make the double sided tape easy to peel off is a great idea & will definitely give it a go with some acrylic & horn in the next couple of weeks

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Originally Posted by Substance

I think Baxxer's masking tape to make the double sided tape easy to peel off is a great idea & will definitely give it a go with some acrylic & horn in the next couple of weeks

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It works great, been doing it this way for years.
Only issues are with horn, one has to be careful when peeling off or the tape may cause delamination (depends on the particular piece of horn as well).

There lots of kinds of double sided tape and I just got some Scotch to try. I think I saw Charlie using it. Anyway when I apply the tape I stick it to my levi's ,hands,bench top, what ever. Contaminate the sticky 'till it ain't so sticky. Peels right off when I'm done.



I never would have thought rubber cement until you suggested it. I have used that on leather for a long time and if you do it right it's not going to come apart easy at all.

Good ol' cheap Elmer's white glue works fine for me, then you just scrape it off.

I was using white glue and gluing a piece of paper between the scales but i found removal of the paper after you split the scales apart rather difficult until I stumbled across this... Take 3M spray adhesive spray both sides of a piece of paper cut roughly to the side of you scale material and glue it together. When you are ready to split them apart with a razor blade and the paper rubs off with your fingers.

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Rubber Cement is what I use :)
On easy Holds great and easy clean up
g

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I rubber cement the scales to either side of a sheet of paper, holds together really well, and comes apart easily with a hobby knife.

I use 2 small strips of 2 sided tape just back from each end of the scales. That way I can slip an old razor blade etc between them to split.
Cleanup is easy with WD40 or turps.

I use 2 sided carpet tape.
It holds very well. It's pretty much just double sided duct tape.

When it comes time to separate them, I use an exacto to cut them apart.

Acetone or something similar cleans up the minor mess at the end.