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Old 04-14-2012, 05:24 PM
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I am looking for an adhesive for gluing jewel embellishments to fabric. I used Aleene's Jewel-It. The jewel stuck but can be put off easily. I want to put them on a tipi for my grand daughter. I don't want her to be able to get them off. Any suggestions "All Knowing Ones"? You are always so eager and helpful. Thank you for your thoughts.

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Old 04-14-2012, 05:48 PM
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You need to look at embellishments with adhesive on them, such as hot fix crystals. Here's a site I've ordered from before:
http://www.suessparklers.com/
There is a special tool that you can use that heats up the crystal and activates the glue, however, if you are just going to be doing a few, you can position the crystal and just use your iron to heat it up. One of those small clover irons works well
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Old 04-14-2012, 08:18 PM
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E6000 it is in a tube at craft or sewing store. Perminate
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Old 04-14-2012, 08:27 PM
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I do have a heat gun to put the crystals on projects. It works well and they are permanent, the name is EZ Glitzer Applicatiom wand. It works real good.
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Old 04-15-2012, 04:38 AM
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Try Dazzle Tac glue you can find in the jewelry making section. It holds pretty strong.
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Old 04-15-2012, 06:11 AM
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I've used FabriTac and had some success gluing fabric to fabric without any lifting. A blouse I embellished MANY years ago and LOTS of washing and drying hasn't loosened the bond, you might try that
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Thank you all! I will do the scientific process of elmination--try till I find one that works for me! Have a great day!
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Good luck and please let us know what you used and how well it did.
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Old 04-19-2012, 11:55 AM
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Thank you all for your advice and expertise. I use E6000 and it worked very well. I appreciated all your efforts. That is one of the reasons I love this Board!
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