Top Adhesive Brands for Jewelry and Craft Projects

Choosing the right adhesive is crucial for the success of any project. Factors like the surface you're working on, the size and shape of the crystals, and also the price of the glue can all impact your decision. If you're just starting out, experimenting with more affordable options is understandable. However, for experienced creators, opting for professional-grade two-component glue is advisable. While we endeavor to provide comprehensive product information, ultimately, conducting tests remains the most effective method for determining the optimal adhesive for your specific project.

Beacon Gem-Tac™ Glue

Versatile, affordable adhesive formulated specifically for securing gems and rhinestones. It's one of the few adhesives suitable for mirror-backed stones, preserving their appearance without warping. Popular for its accuracy, it's ideal for various embellishment tasks, making it perfect for adhering crystals to a wide array of surfaces. Gem-Tac simplifies embellishing clothes, jackets, dancewear, costumes, purses, and more.

E6000®️ Glue

It is a great choice for crafts and jewelry-making, celebrated for its versatility, durability, and robust bonding capabilities on materials such as wood, metal, glass, ceramics, and fabric. Its exceptional flexibility ensures that delicate projects stay intact, while its clarity delivers a professional finish, making it especially well-suited for attaching mirror-backed stones. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications, E6000® Glue combines reliable adhesion with adaptability, earning it favor among both hobbyists and professionals alike.

Professional Two-Component Glue

CG 500 and CG 610, the premium choice for professionals seeking superior mechanical and chemical resistance, forward-thinking solutions, and versatility.
CG 500 is a high-performance gluing system tailored for both foiled and unfoiled crystals, exclusively distributed for professional use in jewelry, accessories, interiors, and electronics. This extremely flexible and robust two-component epoxy resin adhesive offers optimal adhesion with metal, glass, crystal, synthetic surfaces, rubber, wood, cork, and porcelain. Its gentle build-up of adhesion protects the mirrored surface of the crystal against mechanical stress, ensuring maximum elasticity and load transmission.
CG 610 is specially formulated for bonding crystals of very small sizes, from PP 0 up to PP 14, providing exceptional flexibility and strength. Like CG 500, it offers optimal adhesive characteristics across a range of materials, safeguarding the crystal's surface while maximizing adhesion and elasticity. However, the CG 610 adhesives are notably more fluid and offer an extended pot life, allowing for longer working times and greater flexibility in adjustments. This extended usability ensures that you have ample time to work with the adhesive, make adjustments, and achieve precise results.

This table is based on data provided by the manufacturers. However, final outcomes may vary due to factors such as surface preparation, application techniques, drying time, and other environmental conditions. For comprehensive guidance on crystal gluing, please refer to the application manuals provided by each crystal manufacturer.