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Post by HankRocks on Nov 16, 2022 8:14:41 GMT -5
Have some Pendant stones and I want to attach some glue-on bails on. What's the best adhesive to use? E6000?, Superglue? or something else?
Thanks
Henry
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electrocutus
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Post by electrocutus on Nov 16, 2022 9:49:59 GMT -5
Well, I don't know the best, but my sister just sent me a keychain and a necklace she made through regular mail. Although it was nicely packaged, both stones arrived unglued. She used Superglue.
My wife uses G-S Hypo cement in her jewelry work, but she mostly does beading, not large stones.
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Post by fernwood on Nov 16, 2022 10:01:30 GMT -5
I use E6000 or Gorilla gel glue.
Always rough the surfaces a little if they are smooth.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Nov 16, 2022 10:03:29 GMT -5
I've glued bails on a few times but only when requested, and I used 330 epoxy. The next time I do it I may use JB Weld (original) because of its strength.
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Post by rmf on Nov 16, 2022 10:03:56 GMT -5
@hankrocks We used CA glue on a bunch of earrings (small cab on a stainless studs). The night before a show we were packing and discovered when you touch them the CA lets go after 6 months. We ended up redoing with epoxy. CA glue forgets why it is there, I would not recommend except for temp jobs.
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Post by Rockoonz on Nov 16, 2022 10:11:49 GMT -5
I would use the 330 epoxy too, in fact we have with no known failures, 100's of key fobs and zipper pulls.
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hypodactylus
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Post by hypodactylus on Nov 16, 2022 11:03:32 GMT -5
I would use the 300 epoxy too, in fact we have with no known failures, 100's of key fobs and zipper pulls. 300 or 330? |
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hoolligan1938
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Post by hoolligan1938 on Nov 16, 2022 11:07:21 GMT -5
Use epoxy 330. It's made to attach metal to the stones, so the advertisement says!
Jim
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Post by Rockoonz on Nov 16, 2022 11:08:39 GMT -5
I would use the 300 epoxy too, in fact we have with no known failures, 100's of key fobs and zipper pulls. 300 or 330? Fixed, woke up late and was still on the coffee IV... 330 |
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Nov 17, 2022 13:12:04 GMT -5
Seeing how I don't wire wrap or metalsmith all I use is glue on bails. I've used gorilla glue gel superglue with a cpl failures. But haven't had any failures using jb weld clear epoxy or gorilla glue epoxy. Not big sample size as my 13yr old daughter is only one i make stuff for. She wears my pendants regularly but has quite a few in the rotation tho. Also, I've used both of the epoxy on cabinet pulls with no issues. Here's pic of some i recently made for her bday.  |
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Post by susand24224 on Nov 17, 2022 22:32:45 GMT -5
I use E6000 and have never had a problem. But the most important thing is a glue that flexes. Some don't (such as Super Glue) so when the temperature changes, the rock and metal expand or contract, the glue won't hold.
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Post by Pat on Nov 17, 2022 23:16:44 GMT -5
Friend uses 330 epoxy. Roughens up surface of stone and silver first.
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Post by Rockoonz on Nov 18, 2022 12:16:58 GMT -5
Seeing how I don't wire wrap or metalsmith all I use is glue on bails. I've used gorilla glue gel superglue with a cpl failures. But haven't had any failures using jb weld clear epoxy or gorilla glue epoxy. Not big sample size as my 13yr old daughter is only one i make stuff for. She wears my pendants regularly but has quite a few in the rotation tho. Also, I've used both of the epoxy on cabinet pulls with no issues. Here's pic of some i recently made for her bday. I have used regular JB weld for backing copper ore rocks, does the clear stuff turn yellow at all? Or the gorilla? I might end up with a vacuum setup tomorrow at estate auction, if so resin and epoxy experiments will be coming. |
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oldschoolrocker
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Nov 20, 2022 19:40:09 GMT -5
Seeing how I don't wire wrap or metalsmith all I use is glue on bails. I've used gorilla glue gel superglue with a cpl failures. But haven't had any failures using jb weld clear epoxy or gorilla glue epoxy. Not big sample size as my 13yr old daughter is only one i make stuff for. She wears my pendants regularly but has quite a few in the rotation tho. Also, I've used both of the epoxy on cabinet pulls with no issues. Here's pic of some i recently made for her bday. I have used regular JB weld for backing copper ore rocks, does the clear stuff turn yellow at all? Or the gorilla? I might end up with a vacuum setup tomorrow at estate auction, if so resin and epoxy experiments will be coming. I've heard most epoxy does after time but i haven't noticed any yellowing of any epoxy I've used. But I don't use much when doing pendants so usually isn't much epoxy showing anywhere to tell for sure. Also, forgot to mention I've used 330 epoxy with zero issues as well. |
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