Magnetic Attractions - Etched Barrel

Nickel-free plated finishes: gold, rhodium

Tools needed:

• emery board or jewelers file
• chainnose or pointed pliers
• 2-part all purpose 5-minute epoxy, clear drying

How to:

• Finish and Glue Magnets:
• Skip gluing steps 1 & 2 if using seedbead strands
• Apply 2-part epoxy to cupped side recessed area. Pull wire/string through hole. Tighten and crimp at the base of the hole. Use a chainnose pliers or similar to crimp close to magnet.
• Let glue dry to ensure bead is fixed in the clasp.
• Clip excess string from crimp
• IMPORTANT: BEFORE gluing in magnets TEST to make sure magnets will sit properly into clasp and if needed, trim crimp/string. Confirm proper magnetic attraction before gluing!
• Lightly rough up sides and bottom of magnet with emery board or jewelers file.
• Apply a liberal amount of glue on bottom, sides and knot/crimp area.
• Drop in magnet and press firmly in place. Check to make sure magnet is correct depth and not tilted. Continue to apply pressure until glue has set.
• Wipe off excess glue (see helpful hints #3).
• Do not connect magnets before fully dry as it could loosen the bond when you separate them.

Helpful Hints:

• Instead of tweezers, use a toothpick with a tiny bit of museum putty or natural bee’s wax rolled on the tip. It will stick to the crystal so you can position it and releases easily.
• If you get glue on the clasp, dampen (squeeze out all excess) a Q-tip in isopropyl alcohol to remove. This only works if the glue has not set.
• WARNING: Persons wearing a pacemaker or pregnant should consult their physician before wearing magnetic jewelry. Magnets may contain nickel.