Why are my rhinestones cloudy?

This is because it tends to cloud the rhinestones when the glue interacts with the silver foil. The picture below shows a close-up of a flat back rhinestone with the silver foil backing clouded by super glue. As for suitable surfaces; metal, glass, ceramics and some plastics are fine with super glue.
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How do you fix cloudy rhinestones?

To restore their sparkle, gently brush the stones with an old, very soft toothbrush dipped in a solution of mild soap and water. Rhinestones are often glued into the settings, so don't get them too wet. Place facedown on a terry-cloth towel to dry.
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What is the best glue to use for rhinestones?

E6000 Craft.

The E6000 is an industrial strength adhesive. It works best if you're sticking rhinestones to a hard surface, like glass, plastic or metal.
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Is E6000 good for rhinestones?

Remember to protect your work surface from glue that may seep through the fabric. If your material is sheer or thin, slip a barrier between layers of fabric. Brands of glue that we recommend are Eclectic (E6000); Beacon; Allene's; and, API Crafter's.
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What can I use to seal rhinestones?

There are several really good adhesives you can use. Gem-Tac, Fabri-Tac, and E6000 are just a few of the more popular ones. Just make sure your glue is washable, dries clear, and is suitable for whatever material you're blinging.
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How to Remove Super Glue Haze from Rhinestones and Crystals



Can I put Mod Podge over rhinestones?

What is this? Step Two: Brush a thick layer of Mod Podge onto the inside area of the lid. Start placing your rhinestones down into the glue. Continue to fill in with more stones and use more glue as you fill in the gaps.
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What should you not use E6000 on?

No. E6000 is also not recommended for use on any polystyrene, polyethylene or polypropylene plastics. Will E6000 crack or break under stress? No, E6000 dries to a rubber-like consistency that is flexible and moves with adhered material.
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What is the difference between E6000 and E6000 plus?

E6000 PLUS offers virtually the same performance characteristics you love about E6000 but without the odor! It's formulated using a premium polymer technology and can be used on most any substrate and in just about any application.
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What is better Gem Tac or E6000?

Gem-Tac – It's white in appearance when it comes out of the tube but dries clear, its non toxic and a lot thinner than e6000. If you find it too thin you can put some into a container and leave to thicken up for a minute or two or alternatively leave the top of the bottle for a few days and it thickens up nicely.
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How do you keep rhinestones from falling off?

Just paint over the rhinestones with clear nail polish (top coat works best) and the rhinestones won't fall off!
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What is the difference between hotfix and non hotfix rhinestones?

Here's a big difference between hotfix and flatback rhinestones. Hotfix rhinestones are only recommended for fabric. It is not recommended for leather, rubber, paper or plastic. The hot-fixer rhinestones setter that is used to help apply the stones is extremely hot and can possibly burn any material that is not fabric.
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How do you clean discolored rhinestones?

To clean rhinestones, spray an ammonia product such as Windex or Glass Plus onto a clean cloth. Gently go over the top of the stones, being careful not to disturb prongs. Rhinestone have foil on the back which will ruin (not unlike a mirror) should moisture penetrate.
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How do you keep gemstones shiny?

You can use a polishing substance and a mosque cloth and polish it weekly to prevent it from losing its shine. Additionally, you can use the toothbrush and toothpaste technique to give it more shine. The third tip is to take the gem at least once a year to the jeweler for maintenance.
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What glue do jewelers use?

Jewelers Epoxy bonding Glue goes clear and colorless. Epoxy glue set in 4 minutes of initial application. It's Specially formulated for making and repairing jewelry and all other hobbies and craft. The resin hardener mixes to create a formula that can bond fiberglass, glass, ceramic, plastic, metal, and wood.
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How long does it take for E6000 to cure?

E6000 starts getting tacky in approximately 2 minutes and begins setting in approximately 10 minutes. A full cure takes between 24 and 72 hours. Remember, temperature and humidity will affect dry time. To speed drying, apply heat using a handheld dryer set on low.
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Does E6000 glue turn yellow?

E6000 works great and works much better than epoxy…. it also drys clear while most epoxys turn yellow over time….
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Does E6000 white dry clear?

It also Adheres strongly to leather, rubber, vinyl and many plastics. Amazing E6000 dries clear and Once cured, It's waterproof, washer/dryer safe, paintable and safe for photographs.
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Is hot glue stronger than E6000?

At just a few bucks for a 2-ounce tube, E-6000 is now a cost-effective all-purpose glue that doesn't require electricity, and the strength of the bond is often purported to be more permanent than hot glue could ever hope for.
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Can you use super glue on rhinestones?

Never use superglue with rhinestones! Superglue clouds the stone. Superglue dries like glass, so its bond shatters like glass when the bond is disturbed. E6000, or any other brand of epoxy, works best with glass crystal and glass rhinestones, as well as gemstones.
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Can you put resin over crystals?

So, there two ways to keep that sparkle: 1) pour a super-thin layer of resin, so the dimension of the crystal sticks out above the resin, or 2) let your resin set up for 1-2 hours, so it's firm enough to support the crystal, but still sticky enough to bond.
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