Customers say
Customers find the adhesive works well for jewelry, holds items together effectively, and is easy to use with quick setting time. However, the adhesive quality receives mixed feedback – while some say it’s perfect for jewelry, others report issues with the nozzle sticking. Moreover, the drying speed is inconsistent, with some saying it dries very fast while others find it takes longer than superglue. Additionally, customers disagree on the value for money, with some considering it a great value while others find it completely unusable. The product’s sturdiness is also problematic, with multiple reports of the tube breaking open during use.
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A quick rundown of this product’s key features:
Aleene’s Glue
Jewelry and metal
This product is manufactured in United States
Our Top Reviews
Reviewer: THE ROSE
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: So far so good , Beautiful and worth the risk for me
Review: I just received these beautiful ear cuffs. I opened them and checked the stones immediately to see if they were loose , they were not. I only say this because so many reviews said that the stones fell out. But I did purchase gem glue just in case I am willing to take the risk because they are so pretty and not Really expensive. I did have to open them up a little bit to get them to work as a conch cuff but not much.
Reviewer: piper
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Move over E-8000, this is the actual glue you need!
Review: Why did you pick this product vs others?:I’m so glad I found this one for jewelry!!!! Move over E-8000, this is the glue you need! I used it for flat back rhinestones, aluminum luggage tags “glueing rhinestones on them”, jewelry repair, and even my eyeglasses, glued the broken hinges back together, been 1 month and glasses still strong!
Reviewer: KL
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Aleene’s — A Top Quality Glue for Whatever the Project!
Review: Aleene’s 21709 Jewelry & Metal Glue; 0.7 ounce tube. Aleene’s instant adhesive is a top quality product at a very competitive price. Look no further, this brand instant glue is quick and easy to use and leaves a strong bond. I build miniature 3D metal models that are extremely tiny and very delicate. I use this Aleene’s Jewelry & Metal Glue when the parts don’t want to necessarily line up, stay tightly in place or when something definitely goes wrong. These model parts are made out of extremely thin sheets of metal. Being that I use different size pliers to shape and manipulate the extremely tiny parts, sometimes things can and will go wrong. Each model is different, but I always seem to find myself needing to use this glue on some part of my model builds. This glue is a little different than your usual instant glue — it dries clear without the usual hazing you get from other glues. Also, it bonds almost instantly, but part of the glue still stays somewhat wet for a few minutes longer as well — so be sure not to touch the bonded joint right away. Maybe that’s their trick to it drying clear — an instant bond with a slower flash point??? This Jewelry & Metal glue is in gel form, which makes it easier to apply and it keeps the glue where you want it. Depending on how thick you apply the glue, it will change how quickly it totally dries. I have also tried to use “Zip Kicker” (CA Accelerator) with this glue, but I didn’t like the results — it seemed to get a bit messy, instead of speeding up the drying time. If you think you might want to try to use accelerator, or feel you need to use it, I would suggest to try testing it on something that really doesn’t matter first. That way, if something does go wrong, it’s no loss. I found it easier to just put a dab of this glue on a scrap piece of cardboard and then quickly apply the glue with a sharp toothpick to really be able to apply it in the smallest of places. This glue has really been a big help — my model builds and projects are that much better and go together with a bit more ease! Because of this glue, my models are built to perfection, and it makes working on delicate projects much more enjoyable by avoiding the frustrations of not having the proper adhesive for the job at hand. I too have had the cap get stuck on the tube before the tube is finished as other reviewers have stated. This is the only issue I’ve had so far with this glue. I usually end up buying another tube with another cap and use that cap on the original tube I started with to finish the tube. I might try taking the whole cap completely off each time and put a dab of glue on the cardboard that way. Not sure if it will make a difference, but it’s worth a try. I have also purchased the smaller Aleene’s 94830 Jewelry & Metal Glue 3-Pack of 0.1 ounce tubes. I haven’t tried those yet, but maybe having less glue at a time will actually work better and won’t end up wasting as much. Either way, next time you are shopping for an instant glue, skip over all of those other glues, and pick up a tube or two of Aleene’s brand glue. Because of the many differences in each glue and types of materials out there, it might be best to first go to the Aleene’s website and compare each listing for each type of glue. Pay close attention to each description — not all glues are the same. Although many of their glues will look similar, there are sometimes very subtle differences in the way they are applied, the time it takes to dry and other important factors. These differences in the glues are just as important as to which tools you use on your project. I’ve stopped using other brand glues for my projects, and You Should Too!
Reviewer: Samantha
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Gets the job done right.
Review: I am very impressed with this product. I used it to secure knots for bracelets. Used it on both a plastic type of elastic and also the fabric type of elastic. It worked well on both. Got the job done and dried very quickly. It’s a great deal. I recommend this product most definitely.
Reviewer: Karen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Adhesive
Review: Excellent adhesive for jewelry
Reviewer: J. Smith
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great glue, awful dispenser
Review: I really want to give this product a higher review. I find that in the smallish amounts I’ve used it for (securing a stone or tooth in a pendant setting, or setting a knot in elastic cord for a bracelet) that it dries plenty fast. More importantly the glue works at least as well as superglue in terms of the bond strength in my experience. But the one downside, which I simply cannot abide is how wasteful it is. I’ve had to throw away 2 tubes now that were 3/4 full because I’ve not found an easy way to put the top back on (after cleaning off the excess glue) and have it stay loose enough to come back off again after 3-4 uses. Both times the top has become glued to the nozzle and I have to rip or cut it off to get one final use and then throw the largely unused tube away. I reluctantly am going to try other products that come in smaller tubes and have the proper design to prevent this problem.
Reviewer: Michelle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great price, easy to use
Review: Great glue for jewelry needs. I used it for securing end caps on bracelets and it worked like a charm, recommend and would repurchase.
Reviewer: Ms Tennessee
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Job well done
Review: This item satisfied me and that it accomplished what I purposed it to I had some earrings that by accident dropped on the floor and this large stuff part that goes on to the earlobe and I was able to good back on with this product so I’m happy
Reviewer: Vishal Robertson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I use it to create metal steampunk jewellery and it works great. Don’t need to search anymore. Will use this for life.
Reviewer: Christopher Lee
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Love this glue for making jewelry with stones
Reviewer: Linda
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Funziona perfettamente. Ci impiega un po’ prima di aderire del tutto ma asciugata la colla il gioiello è come nuovo. Bisogna stare attenti alla quantità. Io ne ho messa troppa è ho sporcato il mio anello ma con un po’ di pazienza sono riuscita a rimuovere tutto e non si nota affatto. Lo consiglio, il mio giudizio e ottimo
Reviewer: H_Dann
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: ルース品をリング台座に接着しました。ごく少量のつもりでしたが、それでも多かったようで、翌日には、ジュエリーは接着剤に覆われていました。使い方間違ったのかしら。
Reviewer: L.D
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I have this necklace which I wear during the university semester as a good luck charm (it doesn’t come off till after exam results have come in). It is a ruby in zoisite gem set in a stainless-steel setting. I have been wearing for 3/4 of each year for the last 7 years. It fell out of its casing the other week and no jeweller was willing to set it for less than $100. So off to google I went looking for a cheaper solution and came across this item. For less than $20 I was able to glue the gem back into place. Now this glue is super industrial strength, once it is a spot…it aint moving from that spot. You only need the slightest amount of pressure on the tubing cause anything that isn’t bonding the two items you want together will dry white and hard – and no acetone will get it off (see the backing photo). But as it is only on the back, I don’t care that much to the look of the gem… but anyone buying will want to keep this in mind. Wear gloves cause you DON’T want this on your skin!!!! and make sure you work in a ventilated area as there is a bit of a smell with it (not heaps but still.)But otherwise Super Super Super happy to have my good luck charm back on for my last semester of my degree knowing that the gem wont be going anywhere.
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