How Do You Mend A Crack In Pottery?
A crack or chip in a favourite mug or mixing bowl doesn’t have to spell doom for the object. Follow these easy steps to restore your pottery item and lengthen its useful life. • Select the correct slow-drying adhesive for the repair: • Use polyvinyl acetate (PVA) or white glue for pottery • Use a clear epoxy glue for ironstone, porcelain, and glass.[1] • Wear clean gloves while handling the pottery item. • Clean the crack or chip. Wash both the crack and the area around it using a cotton bud and warm, soapy water. Use a very gentle sponge to remove dirt and other particles. • Dry the pottery item before using the adhesive. Place the pottery item into the oven set at 50ºC or 122ºF. Leave it for 30 minutes. Remove and work on while still warm. • Prepare the adhesive. Follow the instructions on the adhesive for any mixing or preparing required. • Make the repair. • Crack: • Crack in object: Use a toothpick or fine brush to force the glue into a crack in the pottery item. Ensure that the c
