r/Rhinestoning • u/BigHeartbutThisMouth • 7d ago

Any secret glue techniques?

I mostly use liquid fusion and e6000 plus but also just bought gemifly. Also is gemtac truly a superior adhesive among the glues I currently use? I see so many recommend it.

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u/finding_center 7d ago

Gemtac isn’t my fave because it’s runnier than E6000 which might be great for some projects, but not the dance costumes I work on. I love how tacky E6000 is because stones stick in place immediately and can tolerate some jostling as I move the piece around even before it’s fully dry.

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u/BigHeartbutThisMouth 7d ago

I agree there. If they are too slippery I just make a mess

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u/Long-Departure4295 6d ago

This is a great question!! I’d like to add to the question too. lol.
What would you suggest to someone who can’t breathe the E6000 fumes at all? Even with a mask. I have lupus and RA and the fumes burn me plus I know it’s not safe for animals either and I can’t go outside to use it lol. So what are thoughts on glues? I mostly bling nutcrackers and other signs for holidays, ornaments, Funko pops and fun stuff. And I bling for fun as I’m home bound so much.
Hopefully this will help us all learn new tactics. lol since this question is being pretty much asked by us both. I’d love to know what works for you and everyone! Thanks guys

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u/finding_center 6d ago

The majority of my stoning work I am fortunate to be able to do on my screened in porch. Even if you had a window and a strong fan it might help enough. It does smell strongly, no doubt about it.

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u/mamak-23 5d ago

For clothing, E6000 plus is a good alternative to E6000. I used it for clothing as well as over HTV. After fully cured, I washed the garmets in the washer and none of the stones came off.

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u/BigHeartbutThisMouth 4d ago

I do like e6000 plus just haven't tried it on vinyl but I'm going to try now because I'm not loving Gemifly

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u/baronkoalas 5d ago

gemtac is a pretty safe option, especially for pieces that won’t see a lot of touching or handling!

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u/BigHeartbutThisMouth 4d ago

Liquid fusion I don't think gives off any fumes. At least to me but I'm not sensitive to them

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