Comments on: Polymer Clay Jewelry Glue and Adhesives for Your Beading Projects

By: Phaedrakat

Phaedrakat — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:48:35 +0000

@Reyna Castano: Hi Reyna, if you want the rhinestones to be “set into” the clay, then yes, do leave a dent for them. If they’re oven safe, you can bake the piece with them, then remove them, add glue, and put back into place. (Finding something that makes a similar-sized dent is probably the easiest way.)

I remembered another of Cindy’s posts where she goes a little deeper into which glues work best for certain projects. She mentions 4 types — Craft Glues for Polymer Clay Beads/Jewelry.

All glues on the list (except Liquid clay) should work for your rhinestones, it’s a matter of which is most convenient. Hypo Cement (with it’s fine tip) or a specially-formulated rhinestones glue would work, as well.

Have fun, Kat :D

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:25:24 +0000

@Kim Misenheimer: The first sentence of the blog gives Wellbond as the choice for metal. For other metal glue bonds, key words into the search facility in the upper left, and sure you will get pages of information.

Hope that helps.

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:23:00 +0000

@Reyna Castano: Hi Reyna! Think in the blog article above Cindy specifies Wellbond as glue of choice. You can also key “glue or adhesive for polymer clay” in the upper left search box to get even more information.

Hope this helps.

By: Reyna Castano

Reyna Castano — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:29:29 +0000

Hello Cindy!

What type of glue do you recommend to glue rhinestones onto polymer clay? Also, do I glue them before or after I bake the piece? If after, should I leave small indentations were I want the rhinestones to go? Thanks!

By: Cindy Lietz@Weldbond Adhesive - Good for Polymer

Cindy Lietz@Weldbond Adhesive - Good for Polymer — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:18:22 +0000

@Linda L. Bennett-Perez: I am not sure if I totally understand your question, but if you are talking about using hot glue on polymer clay, it is not really your best choice. I just tried it and although it does not burn the clay and it sticks pretty good, it can be pulled apart quite easily. So it may be good for a craft that won’t be touched very much, but it is not a good permanent solution for gluing polymer clay. A better solution is to use Weldbond or another polymer clay safe adhesive.

By: Linda L. Bennett-Perez

Linda L. Bennett-Perez — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:53:06 +0000

Hi I need to know about heat glue for polymer clay. What I need to know which one is best kind of glue to put on knife glue then put on polymer clay won’t BURN POLYMER CLAY. Thank you.

By: Squash

Squash — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:46:18 +0000

Dear Cindy, I saw your answer to one of the members that asked when you will be making the video about the faux raku technique and you said it will be a part of the 014 volume. I sweared to myself that I'll become a member as soon as you'll learn us how to make the faux raku beads, so I had to do it!

By: Peggy

Peggy — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:45:42 +0000

Thank you for the information. In some research on Yes Paste I came across some articles where people were having problems with it turning yellow and brown just after a couple of years. I just wanted to post this comment to let you decide for yourself if you want to continue to use this adhesive or not. One article mentioned they have changed the formula. It seems PVA works as well in the comments I read. I think PVA is the way I will go but I so appreciate the information and kindness from everyone trying to help. This is in reference to the articles I read.
- Re: [BKARTS] Yes! Paste
Jul 20, 2006 … I collected info on Yes paste some time ago, I would never use it again. Info below. I have been told they changed their formula but I still …
palimpsest.stanford.edu/byform/mailing…/msg00131.html -
Crafters sticking together, Peggy

By: Cindy Lietz@Sculpey Ultra Light

Cindy Lietz@Sculpey Ultra Light — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:02:41 +0000

@Kim: Krazy Glue or Weldbond will work to glue metal to polymer clay.

By: Kim Misenheimer

Kim Misenheimer — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:20:42 +0000

Hey! I am hopefully not in trouble! I made my first Etsy sale (YEAH!) but just realized the metal bail I glued to my piece is not sticking! I scanned your site and could not find a specific answer. I am sure it is here but could you guide me to it? THANKS!

Kim Misenheimer