posted on November 27, 2006 04:36:34 AM new
I need to glue one petal on a beautiful floral piece but not sure what glue is the best to use. Any experience with this out there?
posted on November 27, 2006 09:51:17 AM new
Generally, when I sell items that need repair, I offer "as is" and let the winning bidder do the fixing. I think (but am not 100% positive) that collectors might want to do their own expert restoring rather than re-do something I might have done incorrectly. I'm never sure, though...maybe someone will weigh in with better advice.
posted on November 27, 2006 10:08:33 AM new
Seems I have tried all the glues out there for repairs not for just ebay items but my own and have not found one yet I liked all that well. Hopefully someone will offer up an idea for us all.
LOL just don't expect pretty results from Gorilla glue. Been there done that foamed everywhere on my wifes ceramic magnolia she made years ago and a petal broke off when I dropped it. Boy was she mad.
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posted on November 27, 2006 11:24:31 PM new
I am assuming this is a porcelain piece?
If so, just use Elmer's good ole fashion White Glue.
Benefits:
stable repair
easy clean-up,
no messy glue lines if you are careful
and if a pro wants to improve it later, it is an easy clean up for him to.
Elmer's dissolves when soaked in water. Even if it the repair is 20 years old.
I used to piddle a little with pottery and porcelain repair. I would much rather find a bad bond made with Elmer's than any repair attempted with Super Glue, etc.
there are a few tricks you need to be aware of though.
Use just enough glue to coat each side of the repair and allow to try to a tacky finish. Then join the pieces together. Push gently to squeeze any excess glue out then use a lightly dampened cloth to remove the excess. Now you need to find a way to brace the pieces together. You do not want to put them in a vise but often you can get creative with rubber bands. Anything that will hold tension on the mend while the glue is curing. I would recommend you allow it to cure at least 12 hours before removing your brace and do not test the joint for at least 24 hours.
If the break was clean, you will not even see the repair.
posted on November 28, 2006 03:22:53 AM new
Thank you for the suggestions. I plan to repair and enjoy this item. I bought it at an estate sale last week and it looks like a keeper!
posted on November 28, 2006 04:00:37 PM new
Maybedee ... My husband restored porcelain for museums for years ... the most important thing Ray told you was:
"Use just enough glue to coat each side of the repair and allow to try to a tacky finish."
DO NOT USE TOO MUCH AND DO WIPE IT OFF AFTER THE INITIAL JOINING.I put the glue on paper and apply it with a toothpick to the sides. If you do this very carefully and wipe cleanly you could use a 2 part epoxy... but Ray is correct that elmers will disolve.
