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GLUE
You can try a lot of different glues to bond acrylic stones but
you cannot use any containing isocyanate (the instant adhesives),
or acetone because the strong solvents damage the backing of the
stone.
A clear drying adhesive is recommended.
To Paper and Cardboard
You can use white craft glue or a glue stick. We like glue stick
because it sets up fast.
To use glue stick you need to apply a little glob of glue so you
can press the stone down onto it. Judge the amount so there isn't
excess coming out the sides.
Keep your glue stick warm and moist, and spin it into the point
of placement. Or you can use a little tool to scoop the glue off
the stick, and place it down.
To Fabric and Textile
There are several brands of glue that are specifically formulated
for bonding rhinestones to fabric.
Some of the more common brand names are Beacon Gem-Tac, E6000, Victory
1991, and Aleene's Jewel-It. Other fabric glues also work.
In general, glues for fabrics should retain some flexibility after
drying or curing.
To Metal or Wood
Epoxy or Hot Melt. Water based acrylic cement can also be tried.
Clear drying is recommended.
Polished metals are more challenging than metals with some grain
or texture.
To minimize excess glue showing, and to speed assembly, the surface
can be prepared with an indention which acts as a bezel around the
stone.
This can also provide better grip by the adhesive for applications
that need it.
To certain Plastics
Acrylic based clear cement or craft glue
To Glass
Hot Melt or silicone
To Leather
Glue
application to leather is not highly recommended. Depending on what
type of leather it is, you probably need to prepare the surface
first. Most leathers contain oils and have a polished smooth surface.
This effectively gives the glue nothing to adhere to. You can consider
sanding down the leather, or making small etchings in it so the
glue physically, has some place to go. Stones simply glued to unprepared
leather surfaces are generally easy to take off.
This
is what the Rhinestone Guy says about gluing to leather. We respect
his opinion
“You can use Gem Tac glue with leather, it holds ok, but
does not penetrate the leather. You may loose a few stones every
once in a while, but by and large, the glue holds them well. BUT
NOT with belts and (pet) collars!”
Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive Glue, is another product that claims
to be suitable for leather.
Tip:
The amount of glue you use is an important factor in the appearance
and performance of your work.
Do some tests first to determine the right amount of glue to use,
and to become competent at laying it down. Consider whether dispensing
the glue from its bottle is reliable enough or if you should consider
other techniques.
When
you place the stone down on the glue, a small amount of glue should
ooze out around the edge of the stone. This ensures you are binding
the stone by it's edge and not simply relying on the foil backing
to hold it. Otherwise you run the risk of having the foil backing
separate from the stone if there is movement.
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