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Glue On Bails and Pendant Plates
Glue On Bails & Pendant Plates from Rings & Things: - Larger and/or textured surfaces provide a strong, solid gluing foundation. However, we have a wide variety of pad sizes and shapes to ensure a good fit for the items you need to turn into a pendant, charm or earring dangle.
- Most of our larger glue-pad bails have an offset loop so your heavier (or thicker) items, such as glass or ceramic creations, hang properly.
- 2-part epoxies take a little longer to mix and use, but generally provide the most durable bond.
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Which Glue is Best? - Super glues (cyanoacrylate glues) are best for surfaces that fit exactly together (no gaps), or where you need just a small dab for extra security.
- Two-part epoxies require mixing, but have excellent long-term durability (even for foil-back crystals). Great for production craftspeople!
- Specialty & craft glues are each designed for specific applications. Some are flexible, and many will bond plastics, porous materials (wood, fabric, etc.), or metal-to-metal bonds.
- Resins and sealants can sometimes also be used as adhesives.
Gluing Hints & Tips - Follow the manufacturer's directions.
- Test a small sample and allow it to cure thoroughly before proceeding.
- When possible, use a file to roughen smooth surfaces. This gives a stronger grip.
- Clean both surfaces before applying adhesive (we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab).
- Work in a well-ventilated, dry, and dust-free environment.
- Extreme temperatures might affect drying time.
- Store all adhesives in a cool place.
- MSDS (Material Safety and Data Sheets) are available upon request.
Glues and Cold Temperatures
- Avoid shipping glues during winter months, since many will lose effectiveness once frozen. This is especially true of super glues.
- Store finished creations in a location that maintains temperatures above freezing.
- Cyanoacrylate (super glue) bonds can be weakened -- allowing intentional or accidental disassembly -- by placing a glued object in a household freezer for several hours. (Epoxy glues also become brittle in low temperatures, but most will not snap apart as super glues do).
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