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Old 2008-09-14, 20:17
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So the other day I found a glass rose, only problem is one of the petals is snapped off, any recommendations on what I should be using to reattach it if its possible?
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Old 2008-09-14, 22:00
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Gluing it would probably be your best bet.
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Old 2008-09-14, 23:05
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Gluing it would probably be your best bet.
Yes, but what with?

I didn't think superglue would be too effective on glass.
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Old 2008-09-15, 00:16
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Can you melt glass? No? I thought not.

Anyways... maybe try soldering it together.
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Old 2008-09-15, 01:10
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How big is the petal and the whole rose? & how clean are you wanting the repair to be?

I wouldn't try melting it back together unless you have experience working w/ glass like that.
Super glue doesn't work too well on glass & it'd likely just break right back off as soon as you put any pressure on it.

I'd try using some 2 part epoxy like you can find at Dollar General for $1 right next to the super glue.
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Old 2008-09-15, 01:41
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Yes, but what with?
Araldite. It will even glue that jade pony back together.

Use this one: http://www.selleys.com.au/Selleys-Ar...r/default.aspx from most hardware stores.
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Old 2008-09-15, 03:00
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Silicone glue. Or something made specifically for glass.
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Old 2008-09-15, 06:43
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super glue is pretty effective on glass.

Maybe use a piece of glass filler rod and "weld" it back together with a small blow torch

And since it's a glass rose, its not going to have to take alot of handling
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Old 2008-09-15, 08:44
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I'd go with Araldite...That stuff is amazing...I love it so much!

Just knock up a gnat's-cock amount and spread it thinly.
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Old 2008-09-15, 13:01
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Cheers for the quick replies, fellas.
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Old 2008-09-15, 13:15
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i too will go for epoxy
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Old 2008-09-16, 00:20
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Cheers for the quick replies, fellas.


I hope ya chose my post Mad.
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Old 2008-09-16, 12:26
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I hope ya chose my post Mad.

Mebe.

I've really got no excuse for not getting around to fixing it considering I live down the street from a hardware store.
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Old 2008-09-16, 13:31
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Mebe.

I've really got no excuse for not getting around to fixing it considering I live down the street from a hardware store.

Do it tomorrow.... it's not like it going any where.
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Old 2008-09-24, 06:11
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Hey man, in my experience superglue has always done fine on glass, but you might want to take emag's advice and go with epoxy to be safe.
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