All About Adhesives
Beadalon Adhesives
Understanding the right adhesives is crucial for successful jewelry making. Below is a guide to Beadalon’s recommended adhesives:
| Adhesive | Best to use with | Time to cure | Shipping Restriction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Beadalon Bead Stringing Glue & 2. G-S Hypo Cement | • Made for watch crystals and small watch parts, we recommend Beadalon Bead Stringing Glue and GS-Hypo for gluing beads to wire and cord. • Beadalon Bead Stringing Glue and GS-Hypo have a very fine applicator for precision gluing, and are the beader’s choice for gluing knots in Silk Cord and Stretch Materials like Elasticity and Elonga. • TIP: When working with these glues, hold the tube in your hand and allow the heat from your hand to cause the glue to flow out of the tip rather than squeezing. | 24 Hours | No Air Shipping |
| 3. Beadfix Adhesive 4. 2-Part Epoxy | • Contains the right amounts of both ingredients that work as a very strong adhesive only when mixed together. • Mix together the entire contents of both tubes completely. | • Working time: 30 minutes. • Cures fully in 24 hours at room temperature. | No Air Shipping |
| 5. Beadfix Adhesive Gel & 6. Beadfix Adhesive 3g and 10g | • BeadFix is ideal for glass, stone, metal, plastic, wood, and most other types of beads. • BeadFix is unaffected by cold and heat, and is water resistant. It is quick setting, even on absorbent surfaces. We recommend BeadFix for attaching Memory Wire End Caps to the ends of Memory Wire. • BeadFix Gel is the same formula, with a thicker viscosity than original BeadFix. It is good for filling small gaps. | • Sets in seconds, allow 12 hours for full curing. | • No Air Shipping • No Canada Orders |
| 7. GS Hypo Cement Fabric | • This clear-drying adhesive holds fast to fabric, textiles, leather, plastic, costuming, beads and yarn. It is also great for embellishing clothing with beads. | 24 Hours | No Air Shipping |
Note: Always use Safety Glasses and proper protection for all work surfaces and skin when working with any adhesive products.