Question about how to glue Polymer clay

[Former_Member]

Hey everyone...maybe you can help me with this problem.... I wanted to create some stud earrings..... but now I don't know how to glue the polymer clay to the metal studs! I saw that there are many stud earrings from polymer clay on Etsy so there must be a way to glue it? Would be great if you got some tips for me!!!

[Former_Member]

Hi Saphira!

I personally use E6000 and have had really good luck with it. I know others use super glue, epoxy, or another really strong glue.

I would use a coupon at your local craft store since glue can get kinda pricey, that way you can try a few things and see what you like best. :)

[SugarLich]

I sometimes will use some resin to keep them in place, since it is pretty strong as well c: Alternately, I will push the stud piece into the clay before baking.

[Former_Member]

I tried a 2 part epoxy glue and was really happy with my result!!! :D now i can also make stud earrings and brooches :D

[LaLindaArtStudio]

I don't make Post Earrings, but I use E 6000 for gluing pin backs, or corded jewelry to findings. It holds really well, but it takes a long time to dry. I also use Gorilla glue on some jewelry items.

[Former_Member]

loctite super glue works for me :)

[exZuberant]

I haven't tried gluing posts to earrings, but I have found that super glue tends to be brittle and breaks. I use two-part epoxy for gluing metal to poly clay.

[Former_Member]

I use E 6000 but it is heat sensitive so if you are doing a show outside where it will be really hot I would not recommend it but for everyday use its great.

[ooWhimsicaloo]

I usually just use super glue :) never had a problem

[Tuttosicrea]

cyanoacrylate is perfect but be careful you must be accurate and don't spread it beacuse it becomes white when dry and will be unaesthetic ;)
another way for stud earrings is to incorporate the stud in the clay, if the earring shape allows to do.

[Former_Member]

Cyanoacrylate is my go-to adhesive for clay to metal (including stud/post earrings). I get the ones that are on sale when I need them (I get small sizes because they dry out before I can finish them), so it could be Krazy Glue, Loctite Super Glue, or Gorilla Glue.