Motif bows
Motif sheets are often used for glass cabochon jewelry. The sheets can be printed by yourself or bought as printed sheets (offset printing). For gluing you can use dispersion glue and/or Glossy Accents glue.
Offset printing:
Problem-free processing with Glossy glue and dispersion glue possible.
Laser printer:
usually problem-free processing with Glossy adhesive and dispersion adhesive possible.
Inkjet printer:
Colors smudge during gluing when printed on plain paper. Glossy photo paper is better suited. Here, too, colors may smudge due to adhesive!
Adhesive
- Dispersion adhesive
- Glossy Accents adhesive
This is important
Color fastness test
We always recommend that you first glue a motif with the adhesive as a test. If no color change has occurred after approx. 1 hour, you can continue working.
Do not shake the Glossy adhesive before use.
Otherwise, air bubbles will form in the adhesive, which will be visible as unsightly stains on the finished piece of jewelry.
Dosag
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Pay attention to the correct dosage:
too little = areas without adhesive appear stained
too much glue = paper may curl during drying, glue will swell out from under the cabochon
Air bubbles
If an air bubble has formed under the cabochon, try to remove the bubble immediately by pressing firmly on the cabochon. Air bubbles remain visible as small spots in the dried cabochon.
Straight surface for drying
Use a smooth and waterproof base to work on. A soft base is not suitable. Uneven surfaces will cause the cabochon to dry unevenly and may result in stains.