Beacon Gem-Tac™

The first glue I decided to test is the Gem-Tac™.  I am not sure why the jewelry making book recommended a fabric glue, but I am going to give it a shot.  Maybe there is a Gem-Tec™ for jewelry, too, and I just ordered the wrong one.  (Crap, why did I think of that now?)  This is the only glue of the four I am testing that does not recommend roughening of the surfaces.

The first instruction is to remove the cap and puncture the tip.  I did this with a long sewing needle and thimble.  It then states surfaces should be "clean and free from dust," so I wiped the finding and the acrylic jewel with alcohol.  Next is to apply a small amount of glue to the surface.

Done.  Lastly is to "gently position without pressing."

And done.  The bottle says to allow 24 hours to dry.  In 24 hours, then, I will finish the test and update this post.

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