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TygrBright

(20,987 posts)
Tue Sep 25, 2018, 03:55 PM Sep 2018

Looking for a glue product...

...that will bond glass and pewter.

I received a lovely vase made of glass with a pewter decoration attached somehow to it. After several years' use, the bond deteriorated and I've been unable to successfully re-glue it.

Any suggestions?

I've tried plain white glue, epoxy (the kind you have to mix before you apply it) and super glue.

The curved surface of the glass makes it difficult to achieve that first attachment, and the weight of the pewter piece makes it slip easily.

I'd like to apply a glue, and then use cling wrap to hold them together until the bond sets.

Suggestions?

hopefully,
Bright

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Looking for a glue product... (Original Post) TygrBright Sep 2018 OP
Not sure about the adhesive... DonaldsRump Sep 2018 #1
I can't imagine how to clamp the vase... TygrBright Sep 2018 #5
Did you try plastic ratcheting bar clamps? Soft jaws and versatile marylandblue Sep 2018 #11
That looks cool! TygrBright Sep 2018 #16
Go to the website: thistothat.com Zoonart Sep 2018 #2
Thanks, I'll give that a try! TygrBright Sep 2018 #7
I bookmarked that for future reference - Thanks! Runningdawg Sep 2018 #17
I fixed a coffee table leg not that long ago. sheshe2 Sep 2018 #3
I wondered about that. Thanks, I may try it. n/t TygrBright Sep 2018 #8
Get 5-minute epoxy and hold it by hand for the 5 minutes. marylandblue Sep 2018 #4
I wish I could trust my hands to hold completely still for five minutes! TygrBright Sep 2018 #6
There is also 1 minute epoxy. marylandblue Sep 2018 #12
Try Weldwood contact cement. nt TwistOneUp Sep 2018 #9
A product called "Liquid Nails" Duppers Sep 2018 #10
Irwin Quick-grip Clamps would be perfect for your application. democratisphere Sep 2018 #13
Gorilla Glue now makes a MontanaMama Sep 2018 #14
Auto parts stores carry a glue OxQQme Sep 2018 #15

DonaldsRump

(7,715 posts)
1. Not sure about the adhesive...
Tue Sep 25, 2018, 03:58 PM
Sep 2018

but try a clamp rather than cling wrap when you get the right adhesive. You need to bind the two surfaces with pressure.



TygrBright

(20,987 posts)
5. I can't imagine how to clamp the vase...
Tue Sep 25, 2018, 04:02 PM
Sep 2018

As it's rather fragile glass with a narrow neck, broad shoulder, and tapers to a smaller base. The pewter bit goes around about a third or so, and reaches from the base to not quite the widest part of the shoulder.

The clamps I have available wouldn't hold between the neck and the shoulder.

That's why I thought of cling wrap.

frustratedly,
Bright

TygrBright

(20,987 posts)
16. That looks cool!
Tue Sep 25, 2018, 06:12 PM
Sep 2018

But unfortunately, the end bit wouldn't fit through the narrow neck of the vase.

sadly,
Bright

Zoonart

(12,749 posts)
2. Go to the website: thistothat.com
Tue Sep 25, 2018, 03:59 PM
Sep 2018

Enter the properties of the objects you wish to bond: this - glass, to that- pewter, and the site will make a recommendation.
I am an artist and I use them all the time.

TygrBright

(20,987 posts)
6. I wish I could trust my hands to hold completely still for five minutes!
Tue Sep 25, 2018, 04:03 PM
Sep 2018

I did try with the epoxy I tried, and no matter how carefully I braced myself, my hands would move just a little and the bond would undo, alas.

But thanks!

appreciatively,
Bright

Duppers

(28,246 posts)
10. A product called "Liquid Nails"
Tue Sep 25, 2018, 04:11 PM
Sep 2018

Found at Home stores

I bonded something to the front of a mirror which has hung vertically for 20 yrs. Not bad.


MontanaMama

(24,023 posts)
14. Gorilla Glue now makes a
Tue Sep 25, 2018, 04:37 PM
Sep 2018

crystal clear glue for glass. Not all stores that carry the regular Gorilla Glue and I get it online. It works very well. Loctite Glass Glue is a decent choice too. We've used both of them and they're great.

OxQQme

(2,550 posts)
15. Auto parts stores carry a glue
Tue Sep 25, 2018, 05:55 PM
Sep 2018

that's made for attaching rear view mirrors onto the inside of the windshield.

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