Glue Types and Information

There are so many glues out there for jewelry-making, how do you pick the right adhesive for the job? View properties, uses and additional facts for more than 45 types of glues and adhesives.

Learn about the different glues used in jewelry making including E6000®, epoxy and Gorilla™ Glue, and how to pick the right one for your jewelry-making projects. Discover the best glues for six different jewelry-making applications including gluing fabrics to metals and foil backs to metal settings.

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Adhesive		Dries:	Time:	Works with:	Did you know?	Shipping Restrictions
	Aleene's Jewel-It	Clear	• Fully Cured: 24 hours • Washable: 7 to 10 days	Fabric, rhinestones, metal, glass, plastics, beads, pearls, sequins, glitter and appliques.	Your embellished fabrics will still be machine washable if you use this adhesive.	No
	Aleene's® Jewelry and Metal Glue	Clear	• Almost instant	Beads, metal, stone, ceramic, plastic.	This adhesive is both water and impact-resistant.	No
	Aleene's® Mixed Media Adhesive	Clear	• 7 to 8 minutes	Almost any material, including metal, stone and paper.	This glue is acid and lignin free, making it safe for use on photos.	No
	Aleene's Original Tacky	Cloudy	• Tacky Hold: instantly • Sets: 20 to 40 minutes depending on thickness • Fully Cured: 12 hours	Felt, foam, wood, paper and ceramics.	This can be diluted with water and used as a brush-on glue or as a sealant.	No

	Apoxie® Paste	Slightly translucent	• Working time: 1 to 3 hours • Sets: 6 hours • Fully Cured: 24 hours	Foam, fabric, plastic, glass, wood, stone, ceramics, metal, rhinestones and cabochons.	This waterproof paste can be tinted to match your designs.	No
	Apoxie® Sculpt	Opaque	• Working time: 2 to 3 hours • Fully Cured: 24 hours	Wood, plastic, stone, glass, metal, rhinestones and cabochons.	This moldable adhesive is great for use in pavé designs.	No
	Crafter's Pick™ Jewel Bond™ Glue	Crystal clear	• Sets: 24 hours • Hand washable: 5 days	Fabric, stone, rhinestones, glass and cabochons.	This is made specifically for embellishing fabric.	No
	Dazzle Tac Jewelry Glue™	Clear	• Grabs: within seconds • Cured: 24 hours • Bond strength continues to increase over time	Metal, gemstones, glass, plastics, bone, horn, fabrics and leather.	This glue will always be flexible and never brittle when dry.	Yes
	Devcon® 5 Minute® 2-part Epoxy	Clear	• Working time: 5 minutes • Sets: 10 to 15 minutes • Fully cured: 12 hours	Wood, stone, glass, ceramics, metal, rhinestones and cabochons.	Mixing the equal parts is easier because of the syringe packaging.	No

	Devcon® 2 Ton® Clear, 30-minute, 2-part Epoxy	Clear	• Working time: 8 to 12 minutes • Sets: 30 minutes • Fully cured: 12 hours	Wood, stone, glass, ceramics, metal, rhinestones and cabochons.	This is as strong as the 5-minute version, but allows more working time.	Yes
	E6000® Extreme Tack™	Clear	• Fully cured: 8 hours • Washable: 72 hours	Fabric, paper and wood.	This glue lets you create repositionable dots of adhesive.	No
	E6000 Fabri-Fuse™	Clear	• Working time: 3 to 4 hours • Fully dried: 8 hours • Washable: 72 hours	Fabric	This glue is very stretchable even when dry!	No
	E6000 Fray Lock™	Crystal clear	• Working time: 3 hours • Sets: 3.5 to 4 hours • Fully cured: 8 hours • Washable: 72 hours	Fabric	This is great for locking in knots, quilting and more.	No
	E6000 Jewelry and Bead™	Clear	• Working time: 4 minutes • Sets: 20 minutes • Fully cured: 24 to 72 hours	Fabric, stone, glass and metal.	Because this glue is flexible once dry, it makes a great choice for securing knots.	Yes

	E6000 Jewelry and Craft Adhesive	Cloudy	• Working time: 4 minutes • Sets: 20 minutes • Fully cured: 24 to 72 hours	Fabric, wood, stone, glass, ceramics, metal and rhinestones without foil backing.	Flexibility when this glue dries helps to make sure it won't crack with movement. Available in clear, black, white and odorless.	Yes
	E6000 Spray Adhesive	Translucent white	• Sets: 1 to 3 minutes • Fully cured: 1 to 5 hours	Leather, fabric, rubber, foam, vinyl, paper, wood, plastic and metal.	This is odor free and cleans up with warm water.	No
	Epoxy 220	Transparent amber	12 hours at room temperature or 20 minutes under a heat lamp.	Stone, ceramics, metal and cabochons.	This is one of the strongest holds in jewelry adhesives.	No
	Epoxy 330	Clear with a blue tint	1 hour at room temperature or 10 minutes under a heat lamp.	Stone, ceramics, metal and cabochons.	This epoxy is a good choice for bonding gemstones to metal findings.	Yes

	Gem-Tac™	Clear	• Sets: 1 hour • Fully dried: 24 hours	Fabric, Wood, stone, pearls, plastic, rhinestones, leather and vinyl.	This adhesive is a unique formula that strengthens when exposed to heat from a dryer.	No
	GORILLA™ Epoxy Impact-Tough™ Formula	Clear	• Working time: 5 minutes • Set for light handling: 30 minutes • Fully cured: 24 hours	Foam, wood, plastic (except polyethylene, polypropylene and Teflon), stone, glass, ceramics and metal.	This water-resistant epoxy has a slight gap-filling quality that can be helpful when working with slightly uneven surfaces.	No
	GORILLA Glue Precision Pen	Soft white	• Working time: 5 to 10 minutes • Sets: 30 to 60 minutes • Light handling: 1 to 5 minutes • Fully cured: 24 hours	Foam, wood, stone, glass, ceramics and metal.	This glue expands to 3 to 4 times the surface area you apply--a little goes a long way.	No
	GORILLA Super Glue Gel	Translucent	• Sets: 10 to 30 seconds • Light handling: 1 to 5 minutes • Fully cured: 24 hours	Plastic (not polyethylene or polypropylene), wood, metal, ceramic, rubber, leather, paper, gemstones and glass.	This thicker formula is great for vertical applications.	No

	GORILLA Super Glue Impact-Tough Formula	Translucent	• Sets: 10 to 30 second • Fully cured: 24 hours	Wood, metal, stone, ceramics and plastic (except polyethylene, polypropylene and Teflon).	Once you apply your pieces they can't be repositioned, but the fully dried glue can be sanded.	No
	G-S Hypo Cement	Crystal clear	• Sets: 10 minutes • Fully cured: 24 hours	Wood if painted or sealed, plastic, glass, ceramics, metal, rhinestones and cabochons.	This was originally created for watch makers, but the durability of the adhesive and the precision tip make it perfect for jewelry designers too.	Yes
	Henrietta's® Gum Arabic	Clear	Depends on thickness and climate.	Fabric	Use this to make ''needles'' on the end of your silk thread.	No
	Hot Glue Stick	Clear	35 to 40 seconds	Leather, fabric, foam, paper, plastics and wood.	This glue will stay clear, as opposed to yellowing.	No

	JudiKins Diamond Glaze™	Clear and glass-like	Minutes to hours, depending on thickness and humidity.	Heavier paper, wood, glass, metal and rhinestones.	Use this as an adhesive or as a resin top coat for a dimensional look.	Yes
	Loctite® 409 Gel	Crystal clear	• Sets: 10 to 30 seconds • Fully cured: 24 hours	Wood, plastic, stone, glass, ceramics, metal and cabochons.	Gap-filling qualities and extended life by refrigeration make this a go-to adhesive.	Yes
	Loctite 454 Gel	Crystal clear	• Sets: 10 to 30 seconds • Fully cured: 24 hours	Wood, plastic, stone, glass, ceramics, metal and opaque cabochons.	This adhesive pairs a gel-like consistency with a fine tip applicator and gap filling qualities, letting cord ends and vertical surfaces be easily bonded.	Yes
	Loctite Prism® 406	Crystal clear	• Sets: 10 to 30 seconds • Fully cured: 24 hours	Fabric, plastic, glass, metal and cabochons.	The gap-filling properties and the fine-tip applicator are a perfect match for cord ends.	Yes
	Mod Podge® Gloss-Lustré glue sealer	Clear with a high gloss	Depends on thickness and material applied to.	Paper and fabric.	Is perfect for scrapbooking and can also be used as a sealer.	No

	Mona Lisa™ Metal Leaf™ Adhesive	Clear	• Tacky: 15 - 60 minutes • Set: 48 hours	Heavier paper, metal, wood, canvas, leather, glass, porcelain and fabric.	Easy to apply and clean up - just soap and water.	No
	Poly Paste™	White	In 10 to 30 mins depending on clay instructions.	Cured and uncured polymer clay.	The thickness means this won’t run no matter the angle of application.	No

	Quick Hold®	Clear	• Sets: 2 to 3 minutes • Fully cured: 2 to 6 hours	Metal, glass, wood, ceramics, stone and plastic.	This is an acid-free water-resistant adhesive.	Yes
	Super Glue®	Clear	Instant	Rubber, wood, plastics (except for polyethylene, polypropylene or Teflon), stone, glass, ceramics and metal.	It doesn't take much; only use about one drop per square inch.	Yes
	Super Glue® 5-Minute Epoxy	Light yellow	• Sets: 5 minutes • Handling: 30 minutes • Fully cured: 24 hours	Wood, fabric, gemstones, glass, ceramics, metal and cabochons.	For the best adhesion, roughen smooth surfaces with sand paper before applying the mixed epoxy.	No
	Super Glue Future Glue®	Clear	• Sets: 10 to 30 seconds • Fully cured: 24 hours	Plastics (except for polyethylene, polypropylene or Teflon), rubber (except certain silicone types), metal, leather, wood and ceramics.	While the best results are on clean and dry surfaces, this glue can bond through dirt and oil.	Yes

	Super Glue Future Glue Brush-On	Clear	Sets in less than 30 seconds. Fully cured in 24 hours.	Metal, leather, ceramics, plastics (except for polyethylene, polypropylene or Teflon), rubber, gemstones, cabochons and wood.	The brush gives control of application--something that's important when working with fast-drying adhesives.	No
	Super Glue Future Glue Gel	Clear	Sets in less than 30 seconds. Fully cured in 24 hours.	Metal, glass, vinyl, rubber (except for some silicone types), plastics, (except for polyethylene, polypropylene or Teflon), ceramics, wood and leather.	This gel formula doesn't run or sag, so it works really well on vertical applications.	Yes
Use Instructions:	Note: For best results, surfaces should be clean and dry and items should fit together well. Protect clothing and work surfaces (metal foil works well). Use in well-ventilated area. Unscrew cap while keeping tube pointed away from face. Apply to one surface, using 1 drop per square inch of surface. Assemble parts and hold together with pressure for 15 seconds or until set. Wipe top of nozzle if adhesive has accumulated before recapping tube securely after use.
Safety and Handling Precautions:	Contains cyanoacrylate. CAUTION: Eye Irritant. Bonds skin and eyes in seconds. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with clothing as can cause burn. In case of eye contact, flush with water for 15 minutes; get medical attention for eye or internal contact. To remove from skin, soak in acetone nail polish remover and gently peel adhesive off with fingernail; water exposure will wear off residual adhesive in a few days (do not use polish remover around eye area.) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of emergency, call CHEMTREC at (800) 424-9300 or call Pacer Technology (800) 538-3091 (outside CA only) or (909) 987-0550.

	Super New Glue	Clear	• Sets: A few seconds • Fully cured: 24 hours	Leather, metal, glass, ceramic, rubber and plastic.	This glue is made in the USA.	Yes
	SUPERTite® Extra Strong Mounting Tape	Clear when applied	Instant	Ceramic, metal, wood, plastics, rubber, stone, fabric, foam and latex.	This tape can hold up to 25 pounds.	No
	SUPERTite Fusion Tack	Clear	• Cure: 48 hours • For washing: 5 days	Fabric, glass, plastic, leather, rhinestones and wood.	This glue has passed the 50-washes test!	No
	SUPERTite Fusion Tack	Clear	• Cure: 48 hours • For washing: 5 days	Fabric, glass, plastic, leather, rhinestones and wood.	This glue has passed the 50-washes test!	No
	SUPERTite Multi-Grab 360	Clear	2 to 5 minutes depending on room temperature.	Metal, glass, ceramic, gemstones, flexible and rigid plastics, fabric, wood, paper and rhinestones.	This flexible, waterproof contact cement has no cancer, birth defect or California Prop 65 warnings.	Yes
	SUPERTite Ninja SuperFlex	Clear	•Working time: 1 minute •Cure: 5 minutes	Rubber, metal, rhinestones, plastic, leather and wood.	This non-toxic epoxy absorbs impacts and vibrations.	No

	SUPERTite Ninja SuperGrip	Clear	15 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on the materials.	Metal, gemstones, rhinestones, plastic, leather, wood and fingernails.	This non-toxic, non-irritant adhesive goes a long way ... less is more!	No
	SUPERTite Universal Eco Glue	Clear	•Dry time: 6 hours •Cure time: 24 hours	Fabric, cardboard, rhinestones, wood, cork, ceramics and unpolished metal.	This glue has been used in Lego building competitions because it's strong on large areas and can be easily removed by submerging in water.	No
	Tulip® Crystal Bond Adhesive	Clear	• Dries: 2 to 6 hours • Fully cured: 72 hours	Fabric and rhinestones.	This glue is both flexible and washable, making it perfect for costumes, dance outfits and more!	No
	The Ultimate! Adhesive	Crystal clear	24 hours	Leather, fabric, paper, wood, plastic, glass, ceramics and metal.	The flexibility makes it great to use when using fabrics.	No
	Vigor® Super Glue	Clear	15 to 20 seconds	Rubber, plastics, stone, glass, ceramics and metal.	The tiny applicator is very helpful, especially when gluing knots.	No

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