On Fri, 05 Aug 2005 11:53:04 GMT, "ben" wrote:

Using hot glue is not for the novice as you have to work quickly

No you don't. The easiest way to glue this down is to use an animal
glue, apply it, let it gel and only then lay the fabric over it. Then
use a cool iron (no steam) to set the fabric into the glue.

At this time of year hide glues have plenty of open working time.

The downside is of course that you need a small electric hotplate
(bigger cupwarmers) or a real thermostatically controlled gluepot.
However this is the 21st century and electrical gadgets are dirt cheap.
I wouldn't work hide glue without one (unless Mary is watching!).