Comments on: How to Adhere Two Pieces of Aluminum? https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/adhere-two-pieces-aluminum/ free jewelry tutorials, plus a friendly community sharing creative ideas for making and selling jewelry. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 21:39:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.15 By: Bob A. DeMarcki https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/adhere-two-pieces-aluminum/#comment-569508 Wed, 29 Nov 2017 21:39:31 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=52790#comment-569508 Pattie – If and only if you solder with a torch, please be aware that Harbor Freight sells low temperature rod that will produce an “aluminum weld.” The price is $16.99 for 8 pieces. They work well and I believe they are definitely worth the money. Following is Harbor’s description on the rod:

Description

Weld aluminum with any low temperature torch – even a propane torch. These aluminum welding rods are harder than mild steel which results in minimized parent material distortion during welding. You’ll also get a stronger weld than the parent aluminum material without flux or other welding material.
Harder than mild steel
Low working temperature (730° F)
No flux or fumes
Excellent corrosion resistance
Minimize parent material distortion during welding
Specifications

Name
Low Temperature Aluminum Welding Rods 8 Pc
SKU
44810
Material
Aluminum
Quantity
8
Shipping Weight
0.36 lb. .

]]> By: Jane Jennings https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/adhere-two-pieces-aluminum/#comment-569192 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 13:52:35 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=52790#comment-569192 Yes, E6000works great. But be aware it must cure for at least 2 days. After that, it will be super secure.

]]> By: Paula Trehey https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/adhere-two-pieces-aluminum/#comment-569187 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 13:46:21 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=52790#comment-569187 I was taught to rough up both metals where you are attaching them together. Then use E6000 to bond them.

]]> By: Dianne https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/adhere-two-pieces-aluminum/#comment-569171 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 13:22:00 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=52790#comment-569171 Hi Pattie, I find 2 part epoxy is the best solution.

]]> By: Sarah S https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/adhere-two-pieces-aluminum/#comment-567861 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:45:53 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=52790#comment-567861 you might also try some resin clay,

]]> By: Pattie https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/adhere-two-pieces-aluminum/#comment-567693 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 01:02:06 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=52790#comment-567693 That was going to be my next choice. Have you tried gluing metal to metal at all? I have been experimenting on scrap pieces. This is a finished one I wanted people to visualize what I am trying to do.

]]> By: Rena Klingenberg https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/adhere-two-pieces-aluminum/#comment-567679 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 00:43:08 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=52790#comment-567679 Pattie, have you tried E6000 glue?

Also, do you have some scraps of your aluminum, so you can experiment on those instead of on your actual pendant?

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