ksk
having dreams about rocks
Member since October 2008
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Post by ksk on Jun 18, 2010 9:40:02 GMT -5
Looking for glue recommendations to attach bell caps to polished stones and small cabs etc.
Do you use super glue, a two part epoxy, or other?
Any tips and specific brand\part numbers also welcome.
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Post by superioragates on Jun 18, 2010 12:20:09 GMT -5
I used goop from the local hardware store, get the one for marble if you use it. worked good for me, but I know others use superglue, or epoxies for theirs. goop dries clear, and holds strong.
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Post by rockrookie on Jun 18, 2010 21:21:31 GMT -5
i use Epoxy 330 . . i was refered to it buy Bikerrandy . i bought it from Eloxite , also randy's referal . don't mix up very much at a time --- fast drying !! holds great !!!
they also have 220 that is supposed to give you more time , but it bell cap may shift before it drys .
i mix the epoxy (it comes in 2 seperate tubes ) with a toothpick (work in well ventalated area)
clean bellcaps in nail polish remover as well as contact point of pendant .
i let dry on alunimun foil . it has helped me to put a little criso to keep from sticking .
i hope this is helpful .
--paul
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lapidopterix
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since March 2008
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Post by lapidopterix on Jun 19, 2010 19:57:26 GMT -5
I use E-6000 craft glue. Very tough rubbery glue that dries clear. I think it holds better than epoxy 330 plus no mixing and you can get it at most craft stores.
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jun 20, 2010 0:31:02 GMT -5
Hi Ksk
A Epoxy quick setting glue (5mins)
My wife stands the stones upright on gluetack strip and uses a cocktail stick or tooth pick to apply a small drop of epoxy
Dont use to much glue, Epoxy is the strongest glue on the market
For other jobs (Duplicates & Triplicates ) A epoxy that is reposionable that sets a lot slower is a big help
Wet Epoxy glue can be wiped off with Acetone so you get a smarter finish
OH another tip use a small grinding stick or wet/dry paper to rub the place where the bellcap has to go ,so the glue can get a good hold of the stone, (this is one of the biggest problems of stones comming loose)
Jack
Yorkshire uk
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Post by Bejewelme on Jun 20, 2010 21:29:17 GMT -5
For bails I use Aileen's metal to stone glue in the teal tube at AC Moore or Michaels
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