Gem Tac Glue is manufactured by Beacon Adhesives it’s a permanent non-toxic water based glue, that is washable after 24 hours. Some of these adhesives give off very strong fumes so care needs to be taken whilst using them. There are a range of adhesives that are widely used by the craft and jewellery making communities that are outlined below. The Most Popular adhesives for Swarovski crystal rhinestones Swarovski recommend a range of adhesives for applying crystals to most materials as can be seen below. Choosing the right adhesive for Swarovski Crystals Precision tip tweezers – Larger crystal can be picked up with fine tipped tweezers. The bud may leave wax residue on the crystals, which can be easily wiped off once the adhesive is dry. Jewel Setter – A jewel setter is a plastic wand with a sticky wax bud on the end, gently touch the crystal and it will stick to the bud, the crystal can then be dabbed with glue and placed into position, or just placed onto a glue surface. Orange stick – For very small crystals ss5 – ss7 (used for nail art) an orange stick is the easiest tool to use, just wet the tip and the crystals will stick to it. A materials surface should be dry, clean and free of any dust, grease or oil before any adhesive is applied. Pre wash any new fabric prior to adding adhesive to remove any sizing. If a materials surface is smooth such as rubber or plastic, lightly rubbing the surface with a fine emery cloth or sand paper will provide a better bonding surface. For some projects it may be necessary or appropriate to use more than one kind of adhesive if there are a variety of materials involved. Rhinestones can be added to almost any surface, providing the correct adhesive is used to provide a suitable bond between the crystal and material. ![]() ![]() The most popular style is the 2058 Swarovski Xilion Rose Enhanced which has 14 facets to provide the ultimate in dazzle. They are made from lead glass and have a multi faceted face with a flat back on the reverse of the crystal that is available as foiled or un-foiled. Flat back Swarovski crystals are perfect for adding to a wide range of materials to adding some sparkle.
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