Best Adhesives for Gluing Glass and Wood

1. GE Silicone

GE Silicone is not specifically formulated for bonding glass and wood material but may serve as an effective option for these use cases:

• Creating decorative items like glass and wood mosaic art
• Can be useful for aquarium construction such as when bonding glass panels to wood frames
• For outdoor decor and furniture such as when bonding glass to cabinets and tables

It is unlikely to be suitable when:

• Gluing together structural applications like glass to furniture joints
• Gluing glass and wood that comes into contact with food
• Gluing glass and wood that is exposed to constant moisture

2. E6000 Glue

This super glue could be suitable for:

• DIY projects such as when bonding glass beads or mosaic tiles onto wood surfaces
• Repairing wooden objects with glass components such as a glass panel that has come loose from a wooden frame
• Jewelry making such as bonding wood with pendants

It should not be used for:

• Gluing glass and wood material that come into contact with food
• High temperature setting as the adhesive does not have strong heat resistance
• Wood material with highly porous surfaces

3. Weldbond

You may want to consider a PVA-based adhesive like Weldbond when:

• Adhering stained glass pieces to wooden frames
• Creating decorative home pieces such as bonding glass knobs to wooden furniture pieces
• Build custom picture frames that make use of glass panels

It should not be used for:

• Load-bearing applications like heavy-duty construction projects
• Bonding materials that have non-porous surfaces
• Bonding wood and glass materials that will be continuously submerged

Tips on Gluing Together Glass and Wood

Here are some tips that will help you succeed with gluing together glass and wood-based material.

Roughen the surface

In some cases, sanding the wood surface with fine-grit sandpaper may help make the bond with the glass material much stronger.

Apply masking tape

You might be able to create less of a mess by applying masking tape along the edge of the surface where the adhesive will be applied.

Using Clamps

In certain cases, clamps can ensure the glass and wood material are being securely bonded. The manufacturer instructions should provide guidance on the best clamping or weighting methods.

Appropriate safety precautions

Always wear the necessary protection (gloves and masks) when applying adhesives. Keep children and pet away until the adhesive has fully cured.

Adhesives for Glass and Other Materials

Recommendations for gluing glass with other types of materials.