Where is the cheapest place to buy supplies for cabochon magnets in the US online?
Hello everyone,
What I mean specifically is round clear cabochons to make magnets such as these:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30738150&ref=sr_gallery_12&&ga_search_query=magnets&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=4&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title
I am looking for low prices in smaller “bulk” amounts (i.e. pack of 50 magnets/cabochons). I am looking for acrylic cabochons, and a plus would be if they fit the most common circle punch size, which I think at my local craft store is 3/4″ (or if the supplier sells corresponding circle punches that would be great too).
If you could please answer only if you feel you have quite a bit of experience in this area I would truly appreciate it, as good quality and value is of the utmost importance to me right now (it’s for a project).
Also, I’ve tried using Goop craft glue to make these but it smelled terrible and the cabochons eventually fell off (I used to use glass ones). I heard E6000 is good, but is it true? What glues do you think work best?
Thank you so much in advance for your answers; I truly appreciate your time <3
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I can’t answer about your cobochions but if you think GOOP Craft glue smelled terrible, then E6000 will drive you out of the house as it is much more volatile (more fumes) and stronger smelling. I do not find the Craft glue nearly as bad and only use E6000 outside now. A fan or good air circulation may be needed.
I can’t imagine either one producing a situation where the joint falls apart unless exposed to constant sunlight (UV damages either one, GOOP Marine is better) or the surfaces being glued weren’t cleaned before gluing which applies to any adhesive – soap and water are a good first pass then denatured or high percent rubbing alcohol for final clean.