Can I fix it?

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Lorelei
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Can I fix it?

Post by Lorelei »

I took some fused vases to my last show and while we were packing up one got banged against something and got a little tiny crack along the edge. Can I mend that in any way?
Brock
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Post by Brock »

Not with heat. Maybe you could grind and polish it out. Brock
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Martycom
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Post by Martycom »

Try UV glue (Optical adhesive)..... the same stuff used by dentists. I found it to be very strong, but doesn't work if the glass is purple.
Good luck.... Marty
Amy Schleif-Mohr
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Post by Amy Schleif-Mohr »

Marty,

I would think though that if you used the UV glue you would still see the crack. I would assume then the piece wouldn't sell.

I'm with Brock, try to grind and polish it out. Or break it into pieces and use it in something else.

Amy
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