Crystal and glass figurines can be repaired using glass glues.
Collectible figurines made of glass or crystal can be repaired using glues especially designed for mending those materials. According to Jewelry Made 4 U, "Crystal is made by adding lead oxide to glass, which makes crystal heavier than glass. The lead in crystal is what makes it sparkle and reflect colors much more than plain glass. When the lead content is higher--the crystal is a better quality." Both glass and crystal figurines require glues that dry clear so repairs cannot be detected. Many brands of glass glue are available for purchase in grocery, hardware and discount stores. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Squirt a dot of glass glue onto the broken section of the glass crystal figurine and on the portion of the figurine where the broken piece fits. Glass glues are sold under many brand names, some of which are: Loctite Instant Glass Glue, Elmer’s China and Glass Cement, and Superglue. Before using a glass glue, read the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure the glue dries clear.
2. Hold the broken piece onto the glass or crystal figurine for at least one minute. Most glass glues on the market today have a setting time of one minute. This is not to be confused with the curing time, which is the time it takes for the glue to completely bond with the glass or crystal.
3. Allow the glue to cure on the crystal or glass for up to three days.
Allow the glass crystal figurine to sit in an out of the way, ventilated place for about three days. Do not move the crystal glass figurine while the glue is curing. Most glass glues are nonflammable; but read your product label to determine your particular brand of glass glue’s flammability.
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