The downside of e6000 is the fumes and it does yellow slightly over time through UV where gemtac has no fumes and doesn’t discolour. Hi Kirstie E6000 or E6000+ (without strong smell and UV stable) is the strongest adhesive for fabric / stretch Lycra, however depending on how many you have to apply I would possibly consider Hotfix crytals and get a cheap applicator tool if its not going to be used very often. Hi, love your artical and am curious to know whether you tested the glues on the swimsuit and what was your verdict? The gemtac and e6000 both gave a strong bond, you have to be careful with the 6000 that you use a syringe or spread the glue very thinly as on keyrings you tend to use small crystals and they get imbedded under the glue if its too thick.

One of the only adhesives that is suitable for applying mirror backed stones, as the glue won’t warp or alter the appearance of gems or rhinestones. The third option for removing adhesive is dry cleaning, where the chemicals used in dry cleaning will often degrade glue unless it’s dry clean safe in which case the adhesive wont be harmed. With its semifluid gel-like consistency and industrial strength, you can be sure that nothing will budge. Pointe shoes are made out of satin and I’m sticking rhinestones and metal broaches on so would Gem-Tac work?I use the same mask as yourself for working with e6000 and yes it definitely is a big concern to use it on a daily basis without using a protective respiratory mask.

You can even safely glue crystals to a face mask without compromising the quality of the air you inhale.I use a cocktail stick to apply the glue and wind the glue around the cocktail stick to make sure I do not get long strings. One of the only adhesives that are suitable for applying mirror backed stones as the glue won’t warp or alter the appearance of gems or rhinestones.

So before settling for a particular glue, determine the type of material you are adhering crystals to. Gem-Tac bonds gems, sequins, glitter and Swarovski rhinestones to fabrics, glass, vinyl, metal and patent leather. I tried e6000 and found it extremely difficult to use and actually after 2 days of drying i picked it off with no force what so ever !So, we leave you with this helpful video by Crystal Queen Australia on using a syringe to glue crystals easily. Please Note: Works best with "flatpack" crystals -not "hot-fix" Hot-fix crystals are pre-coated for heat activation and may not give good adhesion results when used with any glue. Recognised in the industry as a source of creative inspiration, Crystal Parade specialises in the supply of genuine Swarovski, Preciosa and Zodiac crystals, embellishing tools, nail art accessories and craft products. Aleene’s Jewel It will provide you with the fastest drying time of all on fabrics and G-S Hypo cement on non-porous surfaces. Used the Gem Tac to bling up a dance costume with flatback rhinestones , so easy to use and dries totally clear .

The advantage of my products is that they do not need to be washed and will not experience a great deal of wear and tear like rhinestones on a leotard for example, so switching to gem tac is not too much of a problem. Of the two e6000 would probably be the easiest to work with as it’s thicker in consistency, while gemtac on the other hand can be runny on curvature and unless you leave the adhesive to thicken for a minute the crystals can slide. The temperature used does vary so I would ask the cleaners for advice and advise on the glue working temperature and see what options they have.I have found this the next best glue and although it does not have quite the same sticking power I am willing to compromise this as the glue is ‘non toxic’.