Better Bond™– Professional Metal Clay Bonding Agent
Better Bond™ is a professional metal clay bonding agent developed specifically for metal clay artists, instructors, and studios. Unlike generic craft glues, Better Bond is chemically formulated to create strong, reliable joins at every stage of the clay process — wet, dry (greenware), and fired. Available at wholesale pricing for retailers, instructors, and makerspaces, Better Bond is trusted by certified metal clay artists worldwide.
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The trusted wholesale metal clay bonding agent formulated specifically for metal clay artists who demand strong, clean joins at every stage—wet, dry (greenware), and fired. Studio‑tested, instructor‑approved, and compatible with all metal clay bonding agent brands.
Perfect for: Retailers • Instructors • Studios • Makerspaces
Benefits
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Strong, reliable joins
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Easy one‑drop application
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Works with every clay stage
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Also ideal for paste, syringe clay, and clay reconstitution
Wholesale Pricing for metal clay bonding agent
Minimum Order - 10 Bottles 10-200 Bottles $9.00 per bottle + shipping 201 - 300 Bottles - $8.75 per bottle + shipping 301+ Bottles - fill out the Contact Form below
What Is Better Bond™ Metal Clay Bonding Agent?
Better Bond™ is a professional‑grade metal clay glue formulated for wholesale for the unique demands of metal clay work. Developed by a certified metal clay artist through years of hands‑on experimentation, it delivers exceptional strength and reliability across every stage of clay—from wet to dry (greenware) to fired.
Whether your customers are hobbyists, jewelry artists, or classroom learners, Better Bond™ metal clay adhesive provides the confidence and consistency they need to create secure joins, refine details, and execute advanced projects with precision.
Why Metal Clay Artists Choose Better Bond Over Regular Glue
Unlike generic craft glues or slip mixtures, Better Bond™ is chemically balanced to interact cleanly with fine metal clay particles. The result is:
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Stronger structural joins
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Cleaner, more professional connections
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Less breakage during construction and firing
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Improved workflow for both beginners and advanced artists
Studios and instructors searching for metal clay instructor supplies specially appreciate its reliability—students see better results with less guesswork, allowing for more successful first‑time pieces.
How to Use Metal Clay Bonding Agent at Every Clay Stage
For Greenware
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Apply a small amount of Better Bond to each surface.
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Press pieces together gently.
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Allow to dry before firing.
For unFired to Fired
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Rough up your fired piece only in the area of the join.
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Add Better Bond metal clay adhesive to both the fired piece and the greenware piece.
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Take a small amount of fresh clay, placing it between your 2 pieces and join.
For Fired to Fired
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Rough up both pieces in the area of the join.
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Add Better Bond to both pieces.
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Take a small amount of fresh clay, placing it between your 2 pieces and join.
Metal Clay Studio Uses for Better Bond
Better Bond™ metal clay adhesive is a multi‑purpose companion for metal clay creators. It can be used to:
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Join pieces in wet, dry, unfired, and fired stages
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Create smooth paste
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Thin clay into syringe consistency
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Rehydrate powder clays (1 drop per 5 g)
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Coat clay sheets before Cricut cutting
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Smooth edges and interior ring surfaces
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Secure all metal clay components prior to firing
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Support complex builds in advanced sculptural work
Its versatility means less metal clay used and fewer products to store and teach, just another reason it’s a favorite among instructors and studios.
Wholesale Metal Clay Supplies for Instructors & Retailers
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High sell‑through rate in retail settings
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Essential classroom tool for metal clay instruction
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Universal compatibility with all major clay brands
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Premium feel that aligns with high‑end jewelry making metal clay supplies
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Trusted reputation in the metal clay community
Offering Better Bond™ helps you meet the needs of both new artists seeking simplicity and seasoned creators demanding precision.
What Metal Clay Artists Are Saying
Ann Adkins, Metal Clay Artist
Better Bond gave me as a metal clay artist the confidence of a tight bond for simple and complex forms, along with the ability to make repairs with ease.
Susan Tobelman, Certified Metal Clay Artist and Instructor
"Perfect for all Metal Clay Artists - Better Bond makes attaching clay embellishments so much easier for my students. It eliminates the mess and uncertainty of the usual water-to-clay slip, giving them clean, strong joins with less frustration. It's become an essential tool in my classroom - simple, effective and reliable every time."
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Meet the Creator Behind Better Bond™
Karen Rumple, creator of Better Bond™ and founder of Grace and Peace Jewelry Designs, has spent more than 25 years serving full‑time in Barahona, Dominican Republic, where she and her husband direct a nonprofit supporting vulnerable communities.
Early in her work, Karen founded a widow care program that now serves 100 destitute widows with food, housing repairs, and essential household items.
To create sustainable funding for this program, Karen launched Grace and Peace Jewelry Designs and later developed Better Bond™, a professional metal clay bonding agent.
Every dollar of profit from both ventures directly supports the widows in her care.
Karen’s work combines craftsmanship, compassion, and community empowerment—giving wholesale partners the opportunity to support products that make a meaningful impact.
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