Sheldon wrote:
> On Jan 14, 10:11�pm, "l, not -l" > wrote:
>> On 14-Jan-2009, phaeton > wrote:
>>
>>> Anyways...... I have superglue, and I could glue the biggest fragment
>>> back in to make it 'less noticeable'. But is it a good idea? Will the
>>> dishwasher just blow that piece off again?
>>> Thanks.
>> Superglue does not hold up well long-term in damp/wet applications. �
>
> Superglue also doesn't do well on porous surfaces... but then let's
> not be too quick, by now Super Glue might make many versions.
>
>> Epoxy would be a better choice than superglue.
>
> Again, there are many, many versions of epoxies with different
> properties.
>
> For repairing ceramics I can highly recommend Gorrila Glue... from
> personal experience I know it is not only waterproof (easily survives
> auto dishwashers), also survives baking oven temps. Gorilla Glue
> (like most glues) works best when clamped during curing... how to
> clamp a chip on a dish is the real problem... In certain situations
> I've had good results with heavy rubberbands, I've even applied
> tourniquets.
>
How long does it need to cure? I have a lovely, handmade plate,
that I'd love to glue back together.

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Jean B.