Superglue - too sticky for its own good

Well happily I'm on the make again. 

I cleared a path to my workbench rather than actually tidying the shed. But it was enough to get me started.

I made a paid of earrings and strung up a couple of necklaces. I'll post up photos later in the week. Below you can just catch a peek of the ancient Roman turquoise beads I threaded up with silver twists. Gosh they were tiny little beads but it has made a very pretty delicate necklace.

I wanted to put a dob of superglue where I was crimping the ends of the tiger-tail and where I tied another necklace to jump rings  to make sure the knot didn't come unravelled....and....yes you've guessed I couldn't get the top off the superglue. It had very effectively glued its own top firmly shut.

Finally I cut the bottom off the tube and out spurted the glue - everywhere. Not ideal.

How does everyone else cope with this problem?

Comments

[Kris]

I found this glue sold in single use tubes (4 sold together in a nice little container.
Tiny but oh so efficient!
here:
http://www.amazon.com/Krazy-Glue-KG58248SN-4-Single-0-017-Ounce/dp/B0008GQ0GY

[Toffeeapple]

Usually I wipe the nozzle with acetone before putting the top back on. This doesn't always work though.

Love the beads in the necklace.

[Angela]

Haven't tried it but would hot water help? it does for some other glues

[Fiona]

I've found the answer - a husband!

[TEXTILE AND GARMENTS]

this is a nice post