[Jewelry making - Article 00523] - Re: [Orchid] Using of "crazy" glues for attaching findings.

[edlap]

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    "crazy glues" are usually very brittle and I find them to be of
    little use in jewelry work. Also they usually emit a vapor as they
    are drying that will dry on top of the item that you are gluing ,
    leaving a fogged discoloration. Epoxies ar usually slow drying, and
    seems that the slower the dry- the stronger the finished product.
    Just plan on clamping, bracing, holding , etc .... in a way that will
    let the item(s) dry like you planned. Often I save any glueing  till
    the end of the day, so that it can dry overnight, undisturbed, and
    ready for cleanup,etc... the next morning. Also , make sure that any
    surface that you glue is clean, and maybe even rough up or abrade 
    the immediate area where the glue goes for better adhesion.


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