Differences between glue and resin
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ValencianNails
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as a Fabric# user I'd disagree with what you've been told.
The resin won't break down in water like 'glue' will.
I suppose it all depends on which brand of resin or 'glue' you use.
JMO, I expect you'll get different responses from different techs.
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The resin won't break down in water like 'glue' will.
I suppose it all depends on which brand of resin or 'glue' you use.
JMO, I expect you'll get different responses from different techs.
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ValencianNails
Positivity rules!
it could well be the problem Theresa.
I've got 2 coats of resin on 2 of my nails at the moment (lack of time to do a proper rebalance) without any fibreglass, I've had no problems with cracking or breaking... that's with having my hands in water with no gloves :o general housework cleaning etc, the normal day-to-day stuff for a working mum and wife, and to top it all I've not used my solar oil for a few days either (slapped wrists eh?) lol
If I were you then I would invest in a good brand of resin
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I've got 2 coats of resin on 2 of my nails at the moment (lack of time to do a proper rebalance) without any fibreglass, I've had no problems with cracking or breaking... that's with having my hands in water with no gloves :o general housework cleaning etc, the normal day-to-day stuff for a working mum and wife, and to top it all I've not used my solar oil for a few days either (slapped wrists eh?) lol
If I were you then I would invest in a good brand of resin
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Fab Freak
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Theresa81 said:
Hiya THerrase,
Firstly I dont want to seem to be so picky but on we don't use Glue AS nail technicians we Use ADHESIVEs
I only want to help as I too used to call adhesive glue when its not.
In addition to the other advise given I really recommend you look to using Fabric to use as a wrap system. The Fabric system resins have 3 differing viscosities and both the 2nd and the third stage resins can be used as adhesives (well I think Boost can) but definitely Build...
Nailsinlondon1
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There is a big difference between glue and resin.......................
Resin is an Acrylate and Glue is protein based and made from bones .............
Resin breaks down in water over a long period of time, glue breaks down after a very short time........... Resin drys clear and glossy and glue will dry to a dull and cloudy finish....Glue is flakey in chemical structure, it has layers, like flakes.......Resin is solid mass and has a linear molecule structure................
Glue is cheap and Resin is not............
When buying a nail adhesive make sure it is resin, it has a longer lifespan.......
So in therory yes you can use Glue with fibreglass, but it will not last as long as resin would........also your finish would be different, not as smooth as the resin one............
Resin is what the professionals use............... Glue is usualy sold to joe public for home repairs.....
HTH
Resin is an Acrylate and Glue is protein based and made from bones .............
Resin breaks down in water over a long period of time, glue breaks down after a very short time........... Resin drys clear and glossy and glue will dry to a dull and cloudy finish....Glue is flakey in chemical structure, it has layers, like flakes.......Resin is solid mass and has a linear molecule structure................
Glue is cheap and Resin is not............
When buying a nail adhesive make sure it is resin, it has a longer lifespan.......
So in therory yes you can use Glue with fibreglass, but it will not last as long as resin would........also your finish would be different, not as smooth as the resin one............
Resin is what the professionals use............... Glue is usualy sold to joe public for home repairs.....
HTH
Fab Freak
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nemotail said:
I can say yes they are
mum
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Ooh! Bit of confusion here.
All the answers are right but maybe need a bit more clarification.
Glue is often used i.e. 'nail glue', but this is not accurate as 'adhesive' is the right term. The actual 'glue' is how Ruth explained it.
However, it is unlikely that a product sold for nails called 'glue' is not actually an adhesive.
Nail adhesives are (or should be) ethylcyanoacrylates, which, when cured, are linea acrylic polymers.
Back to the original question, and assuming the 'glue' is actually an adhesive: adhesives and resins are very similar. The differences being their viscocity (thinkness) and speed of curing (thinner ones are much faster than thick ones but any timing can be altered)
Brush on 'glue' can be used in a fibre system and can be useful in 'wetting' the fabric. On its own, it is too thin to provide much strength which is why a resin is used as that is much thicker and gives a good overlay. In the Fabric system, there is a very thick resin that can be used to very good effect in creating a good, structured overlay.
Any help?
All the answers are right but maybe need a bit more clarification.
Glue is often used i.e. 'nail glue', but this is not accurate as 'adhesive' is the right term. The actual 'glue' is how Ruth explained it.
However, it is unlikely that a product sold for nails called 'glue' is not actually an adhesive.
Nail adhesives are (or should be) ethylcyanoacrylates, which, when cured, are linea acrylic polymers.
Back to the original question, and assuming the 'glue' is actually an adhesive: adhesives and resins are very similar. The differences being their viscocity (thinkness) and speed of curing (thinner ones are much faster than thick ones but any timing can be altered)
Brush on 'glue' can be used in a fibre system and can be useful in 'wetting' the fabric. On its own, it is too thin to provide much strength which is why a resin is used as that is much thicker and gives a good overlay. In the Fabric system, there is a very thick resin that can be used to very good effect in creating a good, structured overlay.
Any help?
lainey01
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Im sorry but god you lot have just confused the blond one among us!!!!! i thought that i was using a brush on resin -is this a glue or adhesive!!! dont know what im using now??
mum
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lainey01 said:
I'm blond too!! (Well I was once. Now I need a bit of help :| )No one uses glue (I hope, unless you're using Pritt Stick or Copydex). Resin and adhesive are very similar. Use the one that is recommended in your system and you won't go wrong
lainey01
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mum said:
No one uses glue (I hope, unless you're using Pritt Stick or Copydex). Resin and adhesive are very similar. Use the one that is recommended in your system and you won't go wrong
CHEERS THANKS FOR THAT , I THOUGHT I WAS GOING MENTAL IN MY OLD AGE OF 35 LOL X
Jaffacake
Malamute Geek!
at college we were told to saturate the fiberglass with a brush on adhesive and then proceed with resin.... my nails never lasted very long though! x
Let me clear up some confusion......
when I said "glue" I was referring to a nail adhesive and not some glue you can purchase at any hardware store. I just called it glue on accident. I think calling "adhesive" nail glue must be an american thing (which I am).
when I said "glue" I was referring to a nail adhesive and not some glue you can purchase at any hardware store. I just called it glue on accident. I think calling "adhesive" nail glue must be an american thing (which I am).
