Jewelry-Making Techniques

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Gluing a Half-Drilled Gemstone or Pearl onto a Peg Earstud

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STEP 1
Open the G-S Hypo cement. While holding one earstud in your hand, apply a small amount of glue to the tip of the peg that stands out from the center of the earring.

Place the earstud upright into a block of Styrofoam.
STEP 2
Insert the tip of the glue into the gemstone or pearl hole and gently squeeze the tube, injecting a small amount of glue.
STEP 3
Place the hole of the gemstone or pearl onto the peg and hold it there for a few seconds.
STEP 4
Repeat for the other earring. Let the earrings sit in the Styrofoam overnight before wearing.

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