Rhinestone Glue Guide
How to Choose the Right Rhinestone Glue
Choose your project material to find application tips and adhesives, or compare multi-purpose glues below.
Choose your rhinestone application guide
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See the Multi-Purpose Glue Chart →Rhinestone application guide
Multi-Purpose Glue Chart
See which materials each glue maker lists for a formula. Open a material guide above for project-specific recommendations and application notes.
✓ Maker lists this material — No general claim confirmed here. Neither symbol guarantees a bond to every finish.
| Glue | Fabric | Leather | Metal | Glass / Ceramic | Plastic* | Wood | Stone / Tile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Gem-Tac | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Beacon Magna-Tac 809 | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| E6000 Original | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| E6000 PLUS | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Aleene's The Ultimate Multi-Surface Adhesive | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Aleene's DIY Craft Outdoor Adhesive | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Aleene's Rhinestone Adhesive | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Aleene's Liquid Fusion Performance | ✓ | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| SUPERTite Fusion-Tack — coming soon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| SUPERTite Ninja SuperFlex — coming soon | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
*Plastic compatibility varies by polymer and coating. E6000 Original excludes polystyrene, polyethylene, and polypropylene. E6000 PLUS instructions exclude acrylic, vinyl, foam, polyethylene, and polypropylene. Always check the current directions for the exact product and test your surface.
Liquid Fusion's ceramic recommendation concerns unglazed ceramic; it should not be read as a blanket recommendation for glass or glazed tile.
How to Use This Guide
Start with the material or finish that the glue will touch. Check the adhesive maker's current instructions, then test the exact rhinestone backing and surface before finishing the project. For hotfix on heat-tolerant fabric, see our Hotfix Application Guide.