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Rock Art => Cabochons, Intarsias, Cameos => Topic started by: xcvator on July 06, 2020, 07:27:27 PM

Title: Glue on Pendant Bails
Post by: xcvator on July 06, 2020, 07:27:27 PM

I've just completed my 1st couple of cabochons and I'm interested in attaching bails on them for pendants but I don't have a drill for holes so I've got to use "glue on bails"
Should I use "superglue" or an epoxy glue, or is there something better
Thank you

Title: Re: Glue on Pendant Bails
Post by: irockhound on July 06, 2020, 07:53:40 PM

I am sure you will get some great answers from people that do it regularly.  I would use Epoxy such as 330 that stays clear and doesn't yellow over time (how long it stays clear who knows).  The problem I see with superglue is that it is a brittle glue when hardened and on a polished surface like your stone I could see it letting go more quickly than an epoxy which almost always retains some flexibility.  Make sure that the stones and bails are cleaned extremely well before using any type of adhesive.  Even the oils from your fingers can ruin the chance of it holding well.

Title: Re: Glue on Pendant Bails
Post by: Slabbercabber on July 07, 2020, 04:19:26 AM

Super glue does not have the strength needed for this.  330 would work but I don't use anything less than 24 hour epoxy for things like this.  You want the strongest bond you can get.

Title: Re: Glue on Pendant Bails
Post by: peruano on July 07, 2020, 06:09:34 AM

I'd recommend E6000 a craft glue available widely at Wallyworld and other like stores.. As mentioned, you don't want a totally rigid (brittle) glue. E6000 has performed well on hundreds of jobs for me. 

Title: Re: Glue on Pendant Bails
Post by: xcvator on July 07, 2020, 04:41:14 PM

Thank you  :occasion14: