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Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by gauntlettgems, Mar 6, 2023.

  1. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    No pics. I have a glass bowl with a fissure, I’d like to preserve. I know there are a few products on the market. Just wondering if anyone has used anything they recommend.
    Thank you
     
    gauntlettgems, Mar 6, 2023
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  2. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    I use SuperGlue, the thinnest available. First warm* (to 150F or so) the cracked piece. Apply liberally to a side that will allow follow-up cleaning. Let set all day (up to 24 hours), then with an Exacto or similar knife carefully remove all adhesive flash...both sides, if necessary (an' possible). The crack will be stabilized, so no further creepage will occur. Might not be pretty...'tho several I've done are acceptably innocuous.
    *Warming very slightly opens the crack.
     
    wlwhittier, Mar 6, 2023
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  3. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I know some have tried the stuff you use on car windscreens.
     
    Ownedbybear, Mar 6, 2023
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  4. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    I was wondering about that stuff. @Ownedbybear

    @wlwhittier How do you usually warm the glass?
     
    gauntlettgems, Mar 6, 2023
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    TallCakes, Mar 6, 2023
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  6. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Toaster oven, slowly...begin with object & oven both cold.
     
    wlwhittier, Mar 6, 2023
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  7. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Agreed...but almost everything involves risk.
     
    wlwhittier, Mar 6, 2023
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