E-6000, comes in a tube.

I use a tool to remove shanks and then I use Fabri-Tac

[quote=nursie76]Am making a small wall hanging for my DD to put in her office at college. It calls for some buttons which give it a cool 3-d look. The kit pattern calls for sewing or gluing them on. I tried sewing them on, but the shanks are large and the buttons stick out at odd angles. So, I would like to snip the shanks off and glue them onto the surface. What is a good permanent fabric glue? I know that there is a type that is used to glue fake gemstones and crystals on clothing. Would that work and what is it called. Oh, btw the buttons are plastic. Thanks for any help you can give me.[/quote
I have: 'Jurgen #jf4'
JEWEL & FABRC GLUE
I bought here made by:
Jurgen Industries, inc
Everett,WA 98201
This work well says its washable,dryer safe,no heat set needed,ete...
You could try a web search for them and call.
8-) I think I got it a Michaels crafts (sp?)

I've used this. For extra measure I coated the embellisment (encased) it with the glue.

Hancock's carries a glue called Fabric Fusion. It is designed to adhere fabric to other things, plastic , metal etc.

I have used Fabri-tac many times. It holds very well, dries fast, and the fabric is still soft when it dries. Very nice product.
Sue

wow, what an education on glue and embellishing! thanks for all the good ideas.

Absolutely! Aren't the folks on this board awesome?!