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    lorwolff
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        I can’t find the link to the site for ‘glues’.
        I love making stretchy bracelets.
        To finish the piece, I just make a double knot like I use for fishing.
        Does anyone know what kind of glue would work?
        It seems like a couple drops would make a better finish.
        I’ve heard that some glues are not compatible for rubber, and they disolve or otherwise compromise the integrity of the material.
        :confused:

        #1032009
        !Karen
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            Actually when I researched making stretchy bracelets, I was told, by many on the wearable arts board to use no glue.

            I was told to tie a sailor’s knot and slip a bead over it. That’s how I do it and have no problems. My mind still wants to put some glue on it though, lol, it just seems like the right thing to do!!

            Go here to read the thread.

            :)Karen

            #1032010
            mbrek
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                I use a drop of clear nailpolish on the knot before tucking it into a larger hole bead. If some of the polish gets onto the outside of the bead, I just scrape it off when it’s dry!

                [FONT=Lucida Console]Mary B
                http://www.yowzabeads.com

                #1032006
                ValorieCox
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                    Loraine, I think you’ll find your best answers to this question in the WC Wearables/jewelry forum, so I’ll move it now from Glass-tech for you. :)

                    Val

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                    #1032005
                    artbabe21
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                        As to that glue site…for future use.

                        http://www.thistothat.com

                        Cathleen~

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                        #1032008
                        YaarBeads
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                            Wow – thanks for that glue link !
                            The wealth of information and generosity on this site is incredible !

                            Yvonne
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                            #1032007
                            HollyLee
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                                I ALWAYS use glue — and just the G-S Hypo Cement that is about $5 in any craft store — usually found in the beads section. I have had problems with slippage without it — and I use a surgeon’s knot, but that may just be me. –Would love to hear how to do a sailor’s knot….?

                                And just a note about this group — I LOVE IT!!! So much information is shared — I am learning more each time and it is a great use of time and a refreshing change from the sites that babble on about personal lives and events (also interesting from a voyeuristic point of view — but that’s a different hobby :D )

                                Holly

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