Hi there - does anyone have any advice for the best way to affix 1mm half cut seed pearls into a cut-out channel within a 9ct gold and/or 18ct vermeil pendant?
So far I have tested with an epoxy glue which appears to be holding well.
However, given how tiny the pearls are, and my lack of experience - it's proving to be a messy endeavour. No matter how steady my hand, I always seem to get glue outside of the channel/ onto the pearls themselves.
Is there a suggested tool for picking up/ placing the pearls?
Any tooling or handiwork advice much appreciated!
Thanks, J
I think Wendy may suggest super glue but I’ll leave her to advise . Anything glue related I find wooden cocktail sticks really useful for small amounts
Hello Jourdana and welcome to the forum. There is a choice of glues: Epoxy is slower to set, but requires two parts to be dispensed accurately and well mixed. Gel superglue is more convenient but grabs instantly making re-positioning a problem.
Whichever you use, mix it or dispense it on a piece of clear plastic packaging.
Then apply it very sparingly to the metal, with a needle in a holder, such as half a wooden chopstick, or with a sharp cocktail stick.
The best tool for picking up pearls is a wax pencil used for nail art https://www.google.com/search?client...l+for+nail+art
The point can be warmed and shaped with fingers.
Once the pearl is in place don't touch, but press it home with a blunt stick. That way you will minimise any cleaning up.
You will see I have the same problem with the chatons in my acrylics. Dennis.
For glueing it's important to place the pearl or rhinestone precisely, or you have stray glue to clear up which is frustrating and time consuming, Dennis.
I use it for attaching sea glass (which is heavy) to glass to make translucent sun catchers. The sealant dries clear so is invisible and but gives you plenty of time to rearrange things before it sets. It doesn't yellow and seems to last for ever.
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