Gluing Cabochons - Acrylic Jewellery

This video covers gluing cabochons onto skins and also gluing dipped/skin cabochons into trays.
I have my lovely husband back for this one, as director/cameraman :D
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[@ruthmills2292]

They are beautiful! I've never seen how they were made. Thank you for sharing this tutorial with us!💚🩵💙🧡❤️💜🤍💛🩷

[@13Art]

You are so welcome, Ruth!

[@miriamluskberry]

Very thankful for your video! Great tips!

[@13Art]

You're most welcome!

[@andiortega4164]

I know this is an old video but thank you for the tip on the diamond adhesive. I’m going to try the epoxy so I don’t ruin all my work. Thanks a bunch!! Your artwork is lovely

[@13Art]

Glad it was helpful! There was a lot of effort and some tears trying to work it out 😅

[@pebbles7035]

Am I weird if I find how she says cabochon absolutely cuuute 🤩😊

[@13Art]

☺️

[@elizabethwilliams6974]

Thanks Bek, its nice to actually see how different people do this.

[@debb1394]

Thank you so much!! You provided me with so much needed information! Your cabs are gorgeous.

[@13Art]

You are so welcome!

[@annapetryniec3645]

Thank you very much, very thorough explanation.

[@tamikalbachelor1973]

Beautiful jewelry, thank you for your video!!

[@13Art]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@JanineHyslop]

I do this more so with alcohol ink and pebeo fantasy. I tried paint pours couple of years ago. I must do the paint pours again. Look great..easy to follow.

[@JanineHyslop]

nice sets you've made

[@sandrapeters1741]

Great video!

[@13Art]

Thanks Sandra!

[@JanineHyslop]

nice practical video thanks

[@NaNana-ey6jk]

Wax paper works well too!

[@13Art]

It does, but it gets expensive to keep buying them! Nowadays I pour onto silicone mats and then move the skins on once they're dry :)

[@NaNana-ey6jk]

Last week l used a plastic grocery bag to mix colors and use a toothpick to transfer polish to jewelry pieces. This wk the polish blobs flaked off

[@NaNana-ey6jk]

@@13Art can l use these flaked off pieces as you do? Will they stay glued or flaked off.

[@abdullatifqureshi7087]

Beautiful stone making

[@13Art]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@CreateGoodFX]

Thank you for the great tutorial! Your pieces are lovely! can you tell me where you got the wooden trays? thanks!

[@13Art]

Hi there! The bamboo trays are from Beads Online, an online store based here in Australia 😊

[@gloriagiefer3013]

I love listening to your Aussie accent girl

[@13Art]

Aww thanks Gloria! I'm soooo self-conscious on camera (even my voice!) I appreciate your encouragement!

[@tammyverba7464]

Beautiful...May I ask where you get your epoxy? As I have started with diamond glaze and have nothing but silver streaks. I guess it works for some but hasn’t for me. Thank you!

[@13Art]

Hi Tammy! The epoxy is a glue. I just use any brand of 5-minute epoxy from the hardware, dollar or discount store. In regard to the silver spots, please feel free to join our Facebook group 'Acrylic Pour Jewelry' where we discuss this issue a lot :)

[@normaholte6359]

If you use cabs without the tray can you dip into the 5 minute epoxy to seal the backs? Beautiful work

[@13Art]

Thanks Norma! The epoxy I've used is like a paste so I think dipping would make it quite a rough surface (and for the side that sits against the skin, you want something as smooth as possible so it doesn't irriate the skin). These days, I use uv resin - under a lamp it is cured in 10 mins or so :)

[@creatiffie2327]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! I am curious have you tried the 2 part epoxy glue that comes in the two sided syringe? Is this the same/similar? Thanks again

[@13Art]

Thank you! ^_^ Yes I've tried it but I found that if you accidentally get one of the parts on the other nozzle, it activates and then seals the tube over :( I have tried this once and only once and managed to seal the rest of the glue in and it was wasted! Of course, if you're not as clumsy as me, it may work much better :D

[@rhondapearce]

Do you not have to press down hard either cabochon to the skin or to the bezel? I have been getting silver spots done weeks later I notice it. But I do use Diamond glaze on both. What about Goop?

[@13Art]

Hi again Rhonda! I don't press hard when gluing. I've tested both ways and found that it doesn't change anything for me. At best, pressing down hard forces more glue out of the contact area which can make it hard to clean off when dry, and also it can compromise the bonding effectiveness between the two surfaces. In my experience, using Diamond Glaze for both gluing processes is far more likely to cause silver spots. I haven't tried 'Goop' - is it a glue?

[@staciyost9477]

Is there a certain place that you recommend to source the cabochons? I’m newer to paint pouring and have been working on canvases but am very interested in trying jewelry.

[@13Art]

Hi Staci! I get mine from AliExpress but the quality is very hit-and-miss. I've gotten cracked, broken and scratched cabs. I tend to vary my orders and then once I find a good seller I re-order from them :) Alternatively, if you have somewhere local that you can purchase them, you can view them for yourself and see the quality.

[@gloriagiefer3013]

I'm thinking of selling my jewelry I was just curious how much do you sell your pendants and earrings separately or how much do you sell them as a set, I'm really excited I ordered some of the antique trays and I love them I'm going to be charging a little extra for those but I think it's going to be worth it

[@13Art]

Hi Gloria! I sell some separately but if I find a pendant and earrings that match particularly well I'll make them into a set :) Mostly though, I'll sell them separately and if there's a matching pair of earrings I could recommend them as an additional purchase.

[@rhondapearce]

Do you recommend a certain amount of time to dry the skin before using?

[@13Art]

Hi Rhonda! I leave my dips at least 24 hours before I glue them into trays. However, it's important to take note of your season and climate. I live in a warm, humid climate - dry climates or cold climates may change the drying time :)

[@MaCheriMarie]

Hi! Thank you so much for this video and confirming what I just came to question about diamond glaze being waterbase - those damn silver streaks have caused me so much heartache with pieces I loved! I know you posted this video a while ago but if you happen to see this question... You mentioned in a comment that you do seal the back of tray less cabochons. What do you then do to attach the piece to say, a chain? I tried using glue-on bails but this was a real problem with cabs I dipped. With dipped cabs, it's only acrylic that adheres to the glass itself - unlike when using skins there is a glue layer holding the acrylic to the glass. But with ones I dipped, I've sealed the backs with varnish twice and the glued the bail to the back. But I found after the bail dried, the bail had adhered to the varnish,.the varnish to the paint, but a simple tug on the bail pulls the whole thing away from the glass because far as I can guess, there isn't anything really adhearing the paint to the glasd cab. So... what do YOU do with dipped cabs? Do you use any of them tray less? Or have any suggestions? My goodness,my apologies this is so long!! Didn't realize iit in trying to explain myself. But if this makes sense to you and you have any suggedtions, I'd be grateful!! Thank you!! (PS - joined that FB group. Just put in my request to join! 😁)

[@13Art]

Hi Cheri! Thanks for your comments :) I've had dipped trayless pendants I've worn on and off for about 5 years with no problems. Like anything, I suppose there can be a number of factors that affect a glue's bond to the materials. Nowadays (I really need to make a new video!) I glue the bail onto the dipped back and then seal the remainder with UV resin. I make sure to make the resin meet the edges of the bail - this will help improve the bonding of it all together as one piece. Alternatively, you could UV resin the entire back and then glue the bail onto that. I prefer the previous method, however, because the bail sits flush with the back of the pendant :) I hope this helps! Welcome to the group - I'm sure I would have approved your join request by now!

[@13Art]

Oh by the way - the water-based glue, I've found, is one of the main reasons for the silver spots but not the only reason :/ So they may not all be gone just by making this switch, but I managed to improve on most pieces by switching glues :)

[@mechellejones5259]

I've been getting the silver spot/tiny bubbles about 2 weeks after gluing to the magnet. I use Diamond glaze for the sking to glass then, E6000 epoxy to glue to the magnet. Any advise?

[@13Art]

Mechelle Yes, E6000 will cause silver spots too. Change it out for epoxy glue like in my video and that will solve the majority of the issue 😊

[@helgamccallum7279]

Could you do the same thing with acrylic inks on to yupo for cabochons?

[@13Art]

Helga yes, and I’ve done so. Just make sure you seal the top of the acrylic ink before you apply glue, so the glue doesn’t smear the ink.

[@NaNana-ey6jk]

What do you use to make the "skins"? Paint? Nail polish?

[@13Art]

Hi there! I use acrylic paint - feel free to join our Facebook group 'Acrylic Pour Jewelry' to learn about it!

[@gloriagiefer3013]

Before you cured your skin did you put any resin or sealant over it

[@13Art]

Hi Gloria! I don't put anything over the skin before it's sealed, however if I am making trayless jewellery I will seal. I used to use Diamond Glaze to seal but these days I use UV resin. It cures in 15 mins and is hard and durable.

[@readingite]

Is the diamond glaze glue better than E6000?

[@13Art]

Hi Sue, I avoid E6000 due to the carcinogenic warnings on it. Nowadays I use a different water-based glue, Helmar's Gemstone Glue, which goes on white (dried clear) which makes it easier to see the bubbles that need to be worked out while it's wet :)

[@starrspoter]

how do u find the same size for the right backing?

[@13Art]

vicki jen the size of the cabochon and the tray are the same (inner size of the tray). Most sellers will specify which size of cabochon the tray will fit, but if not just contact them and they can tell you.

[@rhondapearce]

Is there not need to press very hard to get air bubbles out with the epoxy?

[@13Art]

Thanks for your question, Rhonda! I put a thin layer of epoxy and then press it down a few times during the 5-minute setting time. Once that 5 mins has passed, it's pretty much set and not going to move anywhere. I have pieces I wear personally that were set several years ago and they're still going strong! ^_^

[@CL4UDE1972]

Can you buy this epoxy glue from Bunnings at all?

[@13Art]

Claudia Yes you sure can..however, I don’t find it any better than cheaper brands so I tend to buy the local ‘cheap store’ brand.

[@TheNumbaOneMiss]

If I have 10mm cabochons what size tray would I need to put them in?

[@13Art]

Hi there! The tray is generally 1-2mm larger than the cab, so I'd look for a 12mm tray. The tray listing should state the cabochon size that it will take, but, if in doubt, contact the seller before you purchase and they'll confirm for you :)

[@TheNumbaOneMiss]

@@13Art Great! Thank you!

[@northernexpanse_art7213]

Hope you will see this comment on an older post. I'm having real problems with using Diamond Glaze to glue in my cabachons. I get the comparison you made with wrinkly bath fingers 😉. Well, I have started putting clear nail varnish over the back of my acrylic dips (once dried for a week - just to make sure), then I waited a few more days before gluing them in their trays. Seeing that the Diamond Glaze glue only touches the nail varnish, why would I still be getting silver spots? I'm so confused. And it's not on all of them... 🙄

[@13Art]

Hi there! It's important to note that the glue is only one of the reasons for silver spots. It could also be from thin paint skins, air bubbles in the glue, shrinking glue when it dries (some glues contract as they dry) and probably many other reasons! Unfortunately, it's tricky and seems to vary for different people - one person may not get them with a certain technique and another person may get them from the same technique! There can be so many factors. If you aren't already, feel free to join our Facebook group Acrylic Pour Jewelry to learn, troubleshoot and share your work! facebook.com/groups/404597383385327

[@irenehinojosa6629]

What size cabachon are you using?

[@13Art]

Hi there! In this particular instance they were 18mm cabs for the earrings and a 40mm cab for the pendant :)

[@callalily92]

What was the name of the glue again, I didn’t quite get it? Can the glue peel off after it dry on the lid to be reused? Thanks in advance

[@13Art]

Hi Lily, the glue I use to glue the cabochon to the skin was Diamond Glaze (nowadays I use Helmar's Gemstone Glue) and the glue to glue the cab/skin to the tray/bezel is any brand of 2-part epoxy glue. No, the dried glue on the lid is set and can't be re-used. I try to mix a small amount and use it all up in one go to reduce wastage.

[@callalily92]

@@13Art thank you, can you give me the name of the epoxy glue you use? I didn’t see the full name of it. Now I now why I see silver spots in some of my pendants.

[@13Art]

Yes it will make the resin pool as it repels it. Same with water-based glosses - it can even make them peel off! The silicone isn't needed after the paint has dried as its effect is used when the paint is wet.

[@gloriagiefer3013]

Does Amazon have the 50 mm cabochons and bezel trays

[@13Art]

Hey Gloria, I'm not sure as I don't shop on Amazon! I'm sure if you put it into the search it would show any matching products :)

[@Saucygal35]

Can you use e6000

[@13Art]

Hi! Yes you could. I stopped using E6000 early on because of the carcinogenic warnings on its packaging, but yes, it will work for this purpose :)

[@abdullatifqureshi7087]

Hello my dear friend

[@13Art]

Hello 😊

[@rosiekaplan1733]

Hi where are you in Aus. And where do you sell? xx

[@13Art]

Rosie I’m in Brisbane 😊 I sell on Etsy www.etsy.com/au/shop/OneThreeArtEtsy. My shop can be found at facebook.com/pg/One.Three.Art/shop/

[@robotsphere]

@@13Art Awesome art work! FYI, your link to ETSY is not going to your page. I also have a question, what kind of adhesive do you use to glue the paint skin to the glass cabochons? Is it the 5 minute epoxy also? Thanks for your videos!

[@anjivid9717]

How beautiful your work is. Great video thank you :) I paint straight on the bezel, then the Cabs will go directly onto them. Have you tried this glue like that? Do you think that would work well as well? Thank you x

[@13Art]

Hi thank you! I just fixed the Etsy link - KZbin had included the closed bracket in the link lol. I don't sell on Etsy any more though - just my website www.13art.com.au I used to use Diamond Glaze and epoxy, but now I use Gorilla Glue Clear for both :)

[@13Art]

Yes that should work just the same! It's practically the same as dipping :)

[@faythmcconnell541]

What is the difference between cabochons and bible glass

[@13Art]

Hi Fayth! I'm not sure what bible glass is - can you please expand?

[@faythmcconnell541]

@@13Art It’s the marble glass you can get at the dollar store in bags

[@13Art]

Ah! In that case, I'd say that in most cases the cabochons are better quality. Better quality means more consistent sizing and better clarity in the glass, which means your designs will be clearer underneath :)

[@fluidexistencetas5174]

No idea why but I can't get sound when I watch any of your videos :( But it's nice watching hehe

[@13Art]

:'( Did you work it out in the end? I have a silly gangly Aussie accent anyway ;D

[@aliciat2216]

Has anyone ever use Glass Cabochons to place a photo on a charm? I’m having an issue with the images turning blue around the image. But it doesn’t happen every time. If anyone can help me that would be great! These are the steps I’m doing. I’m printing my image onto photo paper. I let it dry before I apply. I’m using Diamond Glaze to adhere the image to the Glass Cabochons. Once it dries I use Diamond Glaze to attach the Glass Cabochons to the Bezel Pendant. Here is a photo showing what’s happening. Thanks to anyone that can help me because it’s driving me crazy.

[@13Art]

Hi Alicia! You'd probably be better off using a product that is specifially for sealing photos. I'm not sure what though - maybe do a little research? Perhaps Mod Podge Dimensional or a spray sealer?

[@lolodee3528]

Using card stock rather than photo paper might stop that.

[@aliciat2216]

@@13Art I’ll try that but I was using the diamond glaze because that’s what people recommended. So I’m wondering if it’s the glaze or the paper.

[@aliciat2216]

@@lolodee3528 yes I think I’m going to try that because I’m using the diamond glaze because people recommended it but the images on the edge are turning blue and it’s bleeding through. So I’m guessing it’s the paper that’s causing it. I ruined a lot of earring because I made a whole bunch at one time and the next day they looked ruined it didn’t look like that when I first made them. I wish I could post a photo so people can see the issue.

[@13Art]

Don't forget, if people are making acrylic pour jewellery and suggesting Diamond Glaze, it may have a whole different effect on a photo which is a different medium! I'm sure you've thought of it already, but perhaps if trying a new product just make a couple to make sure it works the way you want it to