The long pointed tip is good for putting the glue exactly where you want it--even inside a bead. I used it to glue a bead on a metal piece for an earring. The box says it dries quickly, but I can't speak to that because I left my pieces for a full week to cure before testing the hold. It has a good strong hold . The only thing that knocked off one star is that once the cap is off, it continually oozes a bit. SO, my recommendation is to have a small piece of something to set it on to catch the ooze, and have what you want to glue ready before you open it. It's worth this hassle because of that great tip, anyway many other adhesives ooze as well. Once the cap was replaced, it evidentally continued to ooze, because I had a cap shaped glue deposit on the tip when I next used it, but that popped off with no trouble, and I was able to continue using the glue. Oh--and the smell is almost nothing. I Recommend This ProductAbout Me: General CrafterSkill Level: Beginner