Craft Glue for Polymer Clay Beads and Jewelry Making Projects

Another good glue I have used in the past is made by Gorilla Glue. They make a fast drying, super glue type product, but has very little fumes and as the name implies, is super,super strong. They make a product for wood, and I made a cigar humidor where I had to adhere wood to metal. You can use it to stick anything, anywhere.
Rob

Hi Cindy, another great guide here. Thanks for your insights about adhesives!

–Dave

@Rob: Thanks for the info! I've seen Gorilla Glue but haven't tried it yet. Glad to hear it is compatible with polymer clay!

@Dave: You are very welcome! Thanks for commenting!

Hi, I have some metal bracelet blanks I was going to form, put a layer of polymer clay on then use cane slices to finish off bracelet. I thought about using Weldbond (PVA) glue on the metal before putting the first layer of clay on. Any suggestions or does this sound ok?
Thanks, Peggy

That should work fine Peggy, just make sure the glue is not too thick. You don't want it to bubble when it bakes. You could also use a liquid polymer clay like TLS (Translucent Liquid Sculpey) if you wanted to. Sounds like a lovely project. Let us know how it goes.

Wellbond is an excellent product, and the glue holds for years. Funny how you can stumble on a product in an emergency, only to find it works better than all the stuff you purchased to use.

Credit to my Dad for the find. He was a pvc tubing sort of guy, LOL!

Thanks for this great info ! I'm a huge fan of weldbond-especially when glass is involved but I'd question it being waterproof when dry – it's wonderful for decorative pieces but will fail if it's immersed in water on a regular basis… I'd avoid it for functional items like glassware that need washing. (I ended up here in a search for an alternative to welbond because I'm doing a project involving glassware and pc)

best wishes-
gera

Thanks for the comment Gera! I agree, although Weldbond is highly resistant to water (it works great outside, even in rain), that doesn't mean it can sit in water. Something more silicone or epoxy based would probably be better. My husband says he has a product named Titebond in the shop he thinks is waterproof. I will have to dig it out and test it to see if it is compatible with polymer and whether it really is water proof. If anyone knows for sure, do let us know!

I make pushpins with polymer clay, but glue them on a la: etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27606641

My question is can I bake the thumbtack right in the clay, and will it stay in or am I risking it will fall off and should i just continue to glue?

Thanks so much for your time. Your site is brilliant!

Kindest,
Nancy

Those pushpins are so cute. I have made in the past some eraser tops for pencils out of the eraser clay and then with premo with the same idea put it on the taller tacks they have a hard plastic top that does fine in the oven. I just was careful about making sure the first layer didn't have any air bubbles under it. Got it smooth then built my bumble bee, sock monkey, fish, turtles, etc from there. I did take and put on a thin layer of liquid sculpey on the tack before putting on the first layer of clay. These are of course taller than the pushpins you make, I haven't had one break apart on me yet. My grandkids have them on there corkboards in their room and so far they are standing up to the grandkids. So I think if you use a compatible glue or liquid pc on the tack before putting on your clay it should work fine. I hope this helps. The only thing I can see a problem with is you are baking onto something smooth and flat. My tacks have uneven texture to them which allows more for the clay to grab onto. I think I might be making this more difficult sounding than it is. Goodluck and let Cindy an all of us know if you give it a try and how it works.

STOCK UP TIME
Changing the subject Hobby Lobby has Sculpey, Premo and Fimo 2 oz. blocks on sale for 99 cents a bar this week thru September 12th. Great time to stock up. That is over half off on the Premo clay. I'm going tomorrow.
Get busy stocking, Peggy
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@Nancy: Thanks for your comment! I would just keep gluing your pins to the clay unless you want to completely embed the pin in the clay, which would be more work.

@Peggy: Love your idea for making taller push pins. They probably do well with the clay and don't separate because they are plastic and bond to the liquid clay. Plus the 'hour glass' shape would hold on to the clay better than the smooth metal pins would.

Either way is great for making your own unique push pins. Thanks for sharing your ideas girls!

Cindy: How do you do it! I mean you are so busy, blog, twitter, videos and all the great advise. I absolutely love the butterfly pendant. I am even going to try to use the ginko leaf cutter to make some butterfly pins. Your brain must continue working and spinning even when you sleep. Or do you sleep? As I said as long as you continue I will follow. You amaze me every minute.

Thanks again for all your talent. You are a true artist.
Truely inspired, Peggy

Where can I buy TLS -Translucuent Liquid Sculpey- could not find any at Michael's in Vancouver – I live in the Kootenays BC… have lot's of projects half started… Christmas is around…

Hi Danielle, nice to have a local here! I found my TLS in the Makins clay section at Michaels, a couple rows back from the row of regular polymer clay. Weird I know, but it seems that clayers did not plan the store!

Anyway, if you still can't find it, you can order it online at shadesofclay.com They are a trust worthy Canadian company and have good service so you may want to give them a try.

Thank you so much for your reply Cindy. I have looked further and I might get TLS from OPUS in the future. Anyway, I did put an order at shadesofclay. Waiting for their reply. All the best to you . May we all surf the rainbow of our creativity, Danielle