Beacon Gem-Tac 118ml Medium Bottle, Clear Adhesive Gem Glue

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For a lot of adhesives if you wash on a hot temperature the glue will melt, it’s then easy to pick off the adhesive once it’s fresh out of the machine while the clothing is still hot (Bear in mind that washing crystals this way may not only remove the small glue stain but strip all the crystals of the fabric so if there are crystals on the garment you don’t want removed this won’t work).

For acrylic crystals again you can use something like gemtac or wood glue, but stay away from e6000 or super glue. However, you need a reliable adhesive for your crystals to stay put on stuff amid life’s hustle and bustle.When applying to some fabrics it’s necessary to hold the crystal in place for 5-10 seconds while the adhesive takes a purchase and holds in place. You can use UV6800 which is like e6000 but for outdoor use or you can look at epoxy resin which will set the crystals into place permanently. However, the application can get messy because the capped end has a large opening, and the adhesive is goopy. So before settling for a particular glue, determine the type of material you are adhering crystals to. It scores massive points with its needle-pointed tip that makes application a breeze and tidy, unlike other thick glues.

So the swimsuits are always sticking to each other if you don’t keep them out and straight all the time. Ensure the glue is elastic after drying to maintain the structure and wearability of the fabric item. The other option is epoxy resin which sets into a very tough strong resin that has limited flexibility but epoxy is good for any non moving metal parts. The all last fine in warm soapy water afterwards, the one deciding factor for using e6000 or gemtac over gs-hypocement is that both of the first 2 glues are flexible while gs-hypocement will crack if it takes a knock which glasses are likely to do in a washing up bowl. I will be attaching all different types of gems but want a glue that will dry strong and clear and stretch with the swimsuit.

This terrific multi-purpose adhesive dries crystal clear and is washable, best of all its non-toxic and non-flammable! Gemtac I do find is a lot easier to work with (I use a cocktail stick) and has the advantage that it shrinks as it dries so if you are a little over generous it’s not such a big issue.

If on the other hand the water sits as a drop on the surface of the material, consider using non hotfix because the hot glue is unlikely to provide a strong long lasting bond. With its semifluid gel-like consistency and industrial strength, you can be sure that nothing will budge. It is a versatile glue for multiple surfaces but produces the best results with porous ones like fabric or paper. Gemtac will work but I usually leave the top of the bottle for it to thicken up the other alternative is hotfix crystals, but if you use there you need to make sure that the glue melts before you press them onto the dress or the crystals will soon fall off.

The bond will be as strong as e6000 without any of the mess that comes with gluing crystals and it’s way easier to apply. These are familiar scenes for items handled or moved around frequently, like clothing, tumblers, phone cases, etc. The one down side of e6000 is that if a small amount comes away from the jar over time, if that adhesive is pulled it can pull away a big area of adhesive with the crystals attached. Hi Kiki I have done a glass tutorial but not had a chance to finish it off as have had a bit of a disruption the last 3 weeks.