Comments on: What glue would you use to stick polymer clay to a metal tray?

By: Diane B.

Diane B. — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:53:24 +0000

I would also perhaps suggest a 2-part epoxy glue, or perhaps a polyurethane glue (like Gorilla Glue –be aware that it swells though), for the greatest bond since they both work on many materials.

There are probably other tube glues that say on their packages that they work specifically for metal though (although you might also want one of those that’s also “flexible” when dry).

Whichever you use, be sure to prepare the surface and apply the glue exactly as they recommend though (and you might also want to avoid stressing the bond for a few days until the final “cure” is complete).
Also, make sure the glue is fairly heat resistant if you’re using the tray anywhere it could heat up —E6000, for example, can fail if it’s heated sufficiently and the object it’s holding is in a position where it could slide with gravity, etc.

As for polymer clay, there are a load of adhesives that can be used with it under different circumstances… most are discussed on this page at my website, if you want to check it out too:

Good luck!

Diane B.

By: Candee Graham

Candee Graham — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:59:56 +0000

Cute idea with the cookies and tray!!

Rhino Glue
I have had very good, permanent results from this glue!
It is money well spent! I have glued glass together, vinyl to glass, a very porous pumice type stone that broke in half and is used for “rubbing cement block”. And it is holding together fine. I even glued my toilet paper dispenser to the wall (crazy huh?), for years I have tried many options to fasten it tight to the wall. You know one side is secure in the wood stud, and the other side flopping around. Poor soul that has to remove this dispenser now that I fixed it with Rhino glue.
I am sure Rhino Glue will work on your cookies to tray, and many other household fixes. Good Luck with your crafting endeavors!

By: Robert S

Robert S — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:52:47 +0000

Try Barge Cement. It’s a contact type adhesive and is very strong once it is set. Follow the label instructions – i.e. put a thin film of adhesive on both parts and let them sit for about 15 min. before you put them together. Once you do this there is no going back, so get it right the first time. It’s available locally (that I know of) through Tandy Leather Co., probably other places as well.

Robert

By: henry c

henry c — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:37:16 +0000

try this site, there is crafters pick the ultimate glue

By: frozenfun

frozenfun — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:20:48 +0000

Epoxy….or perhaps Liquid Nails..

By: toocan

toocan — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:46:45 +0000

some sort of polymer metal clay type adhesive