Thank you Sue this saved me loads of time and super helpful for a. Project I am working on that is a kitchen Splashback, glass fused elements onto a glass background. Once again Thanks so much.
I mentioned in the video that all of the adhesives left on the outside of the glass join, change colour throughout the process except for the gorilla glue . I've been using this glue for years and, up to now, has not yellowed but the reason for filming my experiment and testing process was because I have been asked so many times about it. This adhesive is readily available here in the UK but may not be available in another country so this experiment was to show the technique rather than the recommendation. If someone is not sure about a product they wish to use and follow these steps, most of their questions will be answered. Although the company states that their adhesive is UV resistant, if you wanted to be absolutely sure, the experiment may need to be carried out over a year. I use adhesives for Stained Glass Mosaics but when I started back in 2003, there was no social media or even any books available about Glass Mosaics, so the only way I could be 100% sure about the products I would use was by carrying out this type of experiment.
I have heard that Gorilla Glue caused the substrate to break after a while-- not sure but we were warned about it. Of course there are many types of Gorilla glue now.
It does need to be this particular one as they make so many different types. This adhesive, even dry retains flexibility so will allow the glass to expand and contract in heat and cold but, using anything like a superglue will cause the glass to crack. This I know from experience from when I first started 21 years ago. I used a superglue and the whole piece cracked right across over time.
Not a problem, the silicone, which I only use on mirror and non-transparent bases, like fibreglass, bowling balls, I use Everbuild general purpose, but also Sudal make one that is recommended. I saw the other build in my online shop. But if you’re not sure run the same test using using silicones and see which one comes out best, or just test one silicone instead of having to buy several of them.
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Thank you Sue this saved me loads of time and super helpful for a. Project I am working on that is a kitchen Splashback, glass fused elements onto a glass background. Once again Thanks so much.
Good luck.
Thank you for sharing your findings. A very good experiment. :)
So so interesting and helpful!! Thank you!!
It’s a bit long-winded and takes time, but once you do it, you can be 100% sure that you’re not going to have problems with your work later on.
@@SueSmithGlassMosaics Not long-winded at all! I found it very concise and thorough.
Great information Sue, Thank you! x
Thank you! New glue for my toolkit, much appreciated!
You’re very welcome
Brilliant test. We have limited types of glue in South Africa, but we do have Gorilla
Hopefully, you can find this Clear glue but if not, you can use the test process to try out the adhesives you can buy in SA. Good luck.
Thanks for great testing!
Excellent information, I love the testing.
Great experiment ! Thank you
How very kind for you to share this! I'm a newbie to this and this really helps. Would you use this with your glass on mirror also?
Hi Cindy, yes absolutely. It will work just as well on the mirror.
One aspect you didn’t touch on was UV resistance. A lot of adhesives will yellow
I mentioned in the video that all of the adhesives left on the outside of the glass join, change colour throughout the process except for the gorilla glue . I've been using this glue for years and, up to now, has not yellowed but the reason for filming my experiment and testing process was because I have been asked so many times about it. This adhesive is readily available here in the UK but may not be available in another country so this experiment was to show the technique rather than the recommendation. If someone is not sure about a product they wish to use and follow these steps, most of their questions will be answered. Although the company states that their adhesive is UV resistant, if you wanted to be absolutely sure, the experiment may need to be carried out over a year.
I use adhesives for Stained Glass Mosaics but when I started back in 2003, there was no social media or even any books available about Glass Mosaics, so the only way I could be 100% sure about the products I would use was by carrying out this type of experiment.
Hi Sue, thanks for the great comparison. Would you consider using the Gorilla glue for your glass on mirror work, instead of the Silicone?
Hi Alison, yes. I have been considering it, but I find a silicone easier to use.
Thanks for testing all the glues. Is the Gorilla glue odour free?
I haven’t noticed any smell. I’m sure it must have some but it’s not obvious.
I have heard that Gorilla Glue caused the substrate to break after a while-- not sure but we were warned about it. Of course there are many types of Gorilla glue now.
It does need to be this particular one as they make so many different types. This adhesive, even dry retains flexibility so will allow the glass to expand and contract in heat and cold but, using anything like a superglue will cause the glass to crack. This I know from experience from when I first started 21 years ago. I used a superglue and the whole piece cracked right across over time.
Sorry to be a pain but I'm unable to see properly. I understand gorilla glue clear is best. But which silicone one tuened out best please?
I didn’t test silicone. This is a glass on clear glass (GOG) or clear acrylic adhesive test, which country are you in?
@@SueSmithGlassMosaics Oh sorry , that'll teach me for not paying attention 😂 I'm uk based
Not a problem, the silicone, which I only use on mirror and non-transparent bases, like fibreglass, bowling balls, I use Everbuild general purpose, but also Sudal make one that is recommended. I saw the other build in my online shop. But if you’re not sure run the same test using using silicones and see which one comes out best, or just test one silicone instead of having to buy several of them.
@@SueSmithGlassMosaics Thankyou Sue , Very much appreciated 😀
@@Lorraines3DPrints you can buy the silicon I use in B & M stores, Amazon and most DIY