Gluing Stone Beads

something permanent - epoxy

Newbie here. I have recently started beading again after putting it down for a while. Glad to see some discussion about beading on Usenet!

Today I went to the bead store and purchased a strand of Jasper and Hematite beads. They are rather large, and when I got home I discovered that one of them is cracked in two. I suspect it happened after I bought them, because I usually look pretty closely at them before I buy.

Anyway, I am wondering if anyone has a recommendation for whether I could glue this bead back together, and if so, what sort of glue to use.

Thanks in advance!

Well, I wouldn't glue it back together and then use it in something I sold. I'd be more likely to glue it to a collage or piece of 3D art. If it broke once, and it has, using it in jewelry would likely cause it to break again and cause an unhappy customer.

No, I wouldn't sell it. I would use it in something for myself!

Thanks for the help, both of you. I guess epoxy is the way to go.

Hi Elle,

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So buy another strand. It's a perfect excuse to increase your bead stash.

Tina

I glued a stone cab together with E-6000. I'm going to bead it and just keep it for me. It's hardly noticeable, and it was special to me, so I'll still enjoy it. I've also used the E-6000 for gluing glass to earring and pin backs.