Comments on: How I Attach Components to Metal Bracelets

By: Gabriela Constantinescu

Gabriela Constantinescu — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:21:41 +0000

Dear Sue, your work art bracelets are absolutely amazing, thanks for the precious tips you give us about the power of E6000. Some time ago I made bracelets with dispatch old jewelry components, post on black and brown lether, with rivets and bronze wire, it was fun and the result was so beautiful. Your article make me to take my bracelets on the next level, I will show you what coming up. Thank you again, gorgeous bracelets you make, well done!

By: Rumy

Rumy — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:30:44 +0000

Brilliant work, Sue and a great tutorial for us all.
Thank you for the inspiration. Your tips on the E6000 are priceless, since I have yet to use it in my work. I have tried many adhesives , but the results were indifferent and limiting to my creativity. I am very encouraged by your experience and have high hopes for my jewelry designs (once I have acquired some E6000 ;).
Rumy

By: Michele

Michele — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:00:48 +0000

In reply to Sue Shade. Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing your process.

By: Dianne

Dianne — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:35:27 +0000

E6000 is great, I have to hide it from my husband! Lots of good info here. I prefer solder, but there are some materials where that just won’t work. Riveting is great, but can something interfere with the piece. It’s helpful info that the field testing was done too! Thanks for sharing all the details!

By: susan cowles

susan cowles — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:32:08 +0000

Nice work!!!!!

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:03:26 +0000

I’ve had so-so interactions w/E6000 … for ultimate durability I’ve switched to cold connections whenever possible, and if I have to use an adhesive, I will use mix and cure epoxy.

By: Sue Shade

Sue Shade — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 14:47:56 +0000

Colleen thank you and you are so welcome. All the best in your making adventures!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 18:47:06 +0000

Sue, these are stunning! I love working with metal and always stopped at adding a component due to the lack of soldering skills. Wow, you just showed me a whole new world. I’ve used the glue you’ve used on other crafty things, but never knew it would work this well on metal. Thanks you soooooo much for this info! I love how everyone is so willing to share their ideas!

By: Sue Shade

Sue Shade — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:35:01 +0000

Thank you Valerie. Yes, it is the best in my book.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:29:00 +0000

Lovely work, Sue. E6000 is something else, isn’t it?

By: Sue Shade

Sue Shade — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 17:31:06 +0000

Thank You Shirley and Cat. Happy creating.

By: Cat Slavin

Cat Slavin — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 04:05:45 +0000

Thank you . . . I’ve been wanting to take the leap in this direction, and with these detailed instructions, I am ready to do so with confidence.

Thank you!

By: Shirley

Shirley — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:53:39 +0000

Thanks for the very detailed important information; much appreciated, and now I love E6000 even more.

By: Sue Shade

Sue Shade — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 21:34:15 +0000

Thank you Mary. I hope this opens a whole new door of creativity for you. Happy designing.

By: Mary Wong

Mary Wong — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 16:46:47 +0000

Really neat designs! Thank you for this info on E6000. I had no idea that it could hold metal components so securely. I had always used this glue for pliable things like leather and ribbons. But your info helps expands the use of the E6000 for me. Appreciate your sharing!

By: Sheila Meador

Sheila Meador — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:30:05 +0000

These are so different than anything I’ve seen which makes me love the unique designs. Super job. You’re a talented jewelry artist!

By: Sue Shade

Sue Shade — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 12:59:55 +0000

Thank you Sheila. The best to you in your jewelry designing.

By: Sue Shade

Sue Shade — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 19:25:11 +0000

Thanks Susan. I hope you have the opportunity to venture into bracelets soon and have easy success.

By: Susan Anderson

Susan Anderson — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:32:14 +0000

Great information. I have not ventured into making bracelets yet but have wanted to. I was not really sure about how to attach components, so this really helps and I’ll have to give it a try.

By: Sue Shade

Sue Shade — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 22:43:14 +0000

Terrie thank you for the compliment. I hope you continue to have good success with E6000.

By: Sue Shade

Sue Shade — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 22:42:12 +0000

Thank you Andrea. I am glad to hear you are using some E6000 as well. I hope it works as well for you as it does for me. I know many jewelry artists who use E6000.

By: Terrie Marcoe

Terrie Marcoe — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 20:57:21 +0000

I love the Art Nouveau style pieces! And I appreciate the high regard for E6000. I have used it on a few of my pieces, and am glad to know you have had such good long-term use success with it!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 18:31:34 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing this info Sue! I do a lot of ‘upcycling’ and while I use the E6000 for attaching and holding pieces in place, it’s nice to know you’ve ‘tested’ the endurance factor with the various bonds you make. I also let components set, dry, or be clamped for a minimum of 2 days, just to be sure.
Your work is just beautiful!

By: Sue Shade

Sue Shade — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 06:19:30 +0000

Thank you Pauline. Rena’s tutorial is a great place to start in making your own cuffs. http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/rustic-cuff-bracelet-tutorial/. Hammering and bending is a fantastic stress reliever and is so very much fun!

By: Sue Shade

Sue Shade — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 04:36:19 +0000

Rena, thank you for allowing me to share this information. I hope it is detailed enough to be helpful.

By: Pauline

Pauline — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 03:31:19 +0000

This is beautiful and inspiring work! After playing with aluminum cans, I’m wondering how to experiment more. I rather enjoy hammering wire and metal!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:06:24 +0000

Thanks so much for this great info and your beautiful photos, Sue! I will hop over to Laurie's post, Need Help Attaching Chain to Cuff Bracelets - and add a link to this post over there. Thank you again for your generosity! :)