Transform your garments, accessories, and crafts into dazzling masterpieces with the industry-standard holding power of Beacon Adhesives Gem-Tac. Specifically formulated to meet the exacting needs of costume designers, bridal couturiers, competitive dancewear makers, and crafters, this premium 118ml (4oz) adhesive is widely recognized as the ultimate solution for securing gems and rhinestones.
Gem-Tac stands out as one of the only specialized adhesives on the market that is completely safe for mirror-backed stones. Its advanced, gentle formula will never warp, cloud, or alter the reflective backing or brilliant appearance of your rhinestones. Unlike harsh superglues that can fog up crystals or melt synthetic gems, Gem-Tac preserves the high-end, multi-faceted sparkle of your embellishments flawlessly.
This water-based, non-toxic formula is entirely safe to work with indoors, featuring no unpleasant chemical odors and no flammable ingredients. It goes on smoothly, dries completely crystal clear, and cures into a flexible, shock-resistant bond that never becomes brittle. This means your beautifully embellished pieces can flex naturally with fabric and survive the bumps and drops of everyday wear without losing a single stone.
Key Performance Benefits:
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Premium Gem Formulation: Crafted specifically to lock down smooth, non-porous embellishments safely without degrading their backing.
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Flawless Crystal Clarity: Dries 100% transparent to keep your designs looking crisp, clean, and professional.
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Flexible & Shock Resistant: Cures into a dynamic, rubbery bond that absorbs impacts and moves with clothing, ensuring stones never snap off.
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Laundering Approved: This washable and waterproof formula is uniquely engineered to get stronger when exposed to heat from the clothes dryer.
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Family & Studio Safe: Non-toxic, non-flammable, and entirely odorless for a pleasant, headache-free crafting experience.
Incredible Multi-Surface Versatility:
Gem-Tac forms a permanent bond across a vast spectrum of creative materials, including:
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Embellishments: Perfectly anchors flatback crystals, rhinestones, pearls, studs, sequins, and fine craft glitter.
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Base Materials: Seamlessly bonds details onto fabrics, genuine leather, vinyl, wood, and most crafting plastics.
Pro Tips & Helpful Hints for Best Results:
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Crystal Compatibility Note: Gem-Tac works best with standard "flatback" crystals. We do not recommend using it with "hot-fix" rhinestones, as hot-fix crystals are pre-coated with a heat-activated backing that can interfere with traditional liquid glue adhesion.
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Less is More: This high-concentration formula requires only a very small amount to achieve a permanent hold. Position your items gently onto a small dot of glue and do not press hard—this prevents the adhesive from oozing out the sides or soaking through lightweight fabrics.
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Easy Clean-Up: While the adhesive is still wet, any accidental overspills or mistakes can be easily cleaned up and wiped away with plain water.
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Dried Removal: Once Gem-Tac has fully cured, it can be safely removed from garments by dry cleaning.
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Timeline: Features a quick 1-hour dry time for safe handling and reaches its full permanent cure within 24 hours.
Product Specifications:
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Brand: Beacon Adhesives
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Product Name: Gem-Tac Permanent Glue
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Size: 118ml / 4 fl oz
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Manufacturer Reference: BAGT
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Formula Properties: Permanent, Dries Clear, Non-Toxic, Water-Based, Washable, Waterproof, UVA Resistant, Flexible
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Dry Time: 1 Hour
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Full Cure Time: 24 Hours (Heat from clothes dryers actively strengthens the bond)