Solving the problems with Havaianas flip flops and E6000
This professional grade flip flop superglue may take a bit of getting used to, but once you get the hang of it you will be able to make beautiful Swarovski Crystals Havaianas flip flops without the crystals falling, sliding, popping off and all sort of problems associated with E6000 glue and other adhesives in the market.
Step 1: Use the appropriate tools
You can snip off the tip of the bottle, but we like to twist open the cap and pour a little bit into a tin dish and use a toothpick to apply the glue for better precision.
Only A LITTLE bit of glue is needed (See that small dot on the flipflop strap?). Since this glue dries very quickly and the working time is only ~5 seconds, we recommend attaching 1 to 2 crystals at a time. Press the crystal firmly on the strap and hold for 3-5 seconds until the crystal is secure and will not slide around when nudged.
It is very important not to get the superglue on the crystal surface as it may form a coat over the crystal and dull it's brilliance. If you do get glue on the crystal surface, wait till the glue completely dries in 24 hours and then use some nail polish remover on a Q-tip to gently clean the surface of the crystal.
Use the crystal pickup pencil to transport the crystals onto the strap - we find using the pickup pencil helps to place the crystals with more precision thereby reducing the chance of getting the superglue on the crystal surface.
Repeat the process, adding one crystal at a time, and you will end up with a beautiful pair of Swarovski crystal Havaianas flip flops that will LAST a long time!!
**Important Note** Let your flip flops dry in a well ventilated place, as the vapor from the excess glue may form a cloudy coat on the crystals in a stuffy area - if this happens, using some nail polish remover on a Q-tip to gently clean the surface should take care of it!
Wonder what that green dental floss is doing on the other strap? This is one of my favorite tests when I want to check just how good the glue is and how secure it can attach the crystals to the surface they are supposed to attach them to!
Watch the youtube video results here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNOXsmP35vw
If you are interested to get one, visit our website:
http://www.gemmii.com/collections/tools/products/super-glue-for-flip-flops
