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When
instructors and authors recommend a particular glue in their patterns or
instructions, it is because they have tried it and it worked. Therefore
it is safest to use what they have suggested. However, don’t let that
prevent you from trying new products.
Hypo Tube Cement F14-1583TL
Hypo Tube Cement was initially made for watch repair and vintage jewelry.
It has a precision applicator and allows for a precise amount of cement
to be applied. It also has a fine needle to keep it from clogging so the
whole tube is usable. Because of the kind of control with the applicator,
this is a great product for cementing half drilled pearls on to a post.
Use the glue to secure a surgeons knot inside a clamp. It is also additional
security to add a drop o your jump rings after closing them. This glue
is best used in small places for fine detail work.
E6000 Adhesive F14-1589TL
E6000 Adhesive is used widely in jewelry making. It is multi-purpose glue
that is self-leveling and medium in flow. It is flexible, waterproof and
dries clear. It is strong but can be sewn through, as an example it can
be used to glue buttons on fabric and then sew through the dried glue.
Any excess glue can be peeled off. This adhesive works well with leather
because it is pliable. It also will not blacken or cloud a crystal. Whenever
in question always test glue strengths.
Epoxy F14-1585TL
This glue used to be intimidating because it required 2 different tubes
that had to be mixed precisely creating a chemical reaction that provided
the epoxy’s strength. Today’s Epoxy is easier to work with.
The tube dispenses the correct amount every time. Epoxy is a high strength
glue that comes in a 5-minute epoxy or a 2-ton epoxy which sets in about
30 minutes. When using Epoxy it is important to be sure there are no bubbles
in the tubes to ensure uniform flow. Be ready to position pieces being
epoxied before the epoxy dries. Color may be added to Epoxy without affecting
its strength. For inlay work, color may be added with wood, bone dust,
or even kitchen spices.
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