What kind of glue to use ? for Horse hair sporran

**Thomas H** · 21st March 13, 01:35 PM

Just wanted to get your thoughts on Glue .

I am making a horse hair sporran and I need to glue down the hair then sew it.

I was wondering what kind of glue should I use ?

Thank you

**brewerpaul** · 21st March 13, 02:19 PM

Barge All Purpose Cement in the red and yellow can works well with leather.

**David Thorpe** · 21st March 13, 02:54 PM

I like WeldWood contact cement for most leather applications.

**MNlad** · 21st March 13, 03:04 PM

Barge Tanner's Bond Contact Cement (sold by Tandy). Although, to tell the truth, I don't see much difference between it and WeldWood. However, since it's made specifically for leather, it's my "go to" glue.

**Thomas H** · 22nd March 13, 05:15 AM

awesome thank you all for the ideas , how does these hold up on Horse Hair ?
The problem I am having is , I dont want the hair to slip out of the glue.

I will glue one line in the middle and sew two lines , one on each side of the glue .
Do you think this would hold ? with the Weldwood ?
TX

**David Thorpe** · 22nd March 13, 08:30 AM

I would suggest that you string very small bundles of horsehair, each tied and glued separately, to sew your rows onto the leather. That way, you can more easily ensure that the end of each hair is coated with cement and will hold.

**Eddie Batolo** · 27th March 13, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by Thomas H

Just wanted to get your thoughts on Glue .

I am making a horse hair sporran and I need to glue down the hair then sew it.

I was wondering what kind of glue should I use ?

Thank you

Hi Thomas,
Can you show us the process? I´m thinking on making a sporran, but don´t know where to start it.
Cheers, Eddie.

**Thomas H** · 27th March 13, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by Eddie Batolo

Hi Thomas,
Can you show us the process? I´m thinking on making a sporran, but don´t know where to start it.
Cheers, Eddie.

Yes , but it will be on a thread of its own and some time later as this is a week end only process for me . and I still have to make the cnatle . LOL just looking to get ideas as of right now my self . But yes I will try to post some soon .
Thank you