wheelman Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 My uncle made me a lamp that is stained glass. It looks sort of tyedye, in an awesome light/ ocean blue. I acidentally knocked it off the bookshelf. It's still intact, but it's cracked like a spider web. I don't mind it staying that way. Just wondering if anyone knows of a glue that would go on clearly to keep it alive? Maybe something I could just apply all over the panel that is clear so the light will come through and you can still see that amazing blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I know people in the business of stained glass. From what I have learned from them, it is time to suck it up and tell your uncle what happened. He may be able to get another piece of glass to replace the one that is broken. No there is no quick fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted April 25, 2005 Author Share Posted April 25, 2005 Thanks. I already took it to him, and he had it for quite some time and didn't have the exact panel to match plus his health isn't the greatest. A good half year went by. Then he gave me another one for nothing which was really nice of him, and it's a nice amber/blue/green/dash of red one. I was hoping there was some glue to revive the blue one though. It just looks so great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted April 25, 2005 Moderators Share Posted April 25, 2005 Hey wheelman, My aunt used to work with stained glass for a living. I'll email her your question to see if she has an idea for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted April 25, 2005 Author Share Posted April 25, 2005 Amy Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Hey Wheelman: Though never trying it myself, a friend said a couple light coats of Krylon Clear Acrylic will help hold. Good Luck, dodger P.S. sent a shirt, but will do another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Since you asked... djk posted on the material to use for the foam surrounds I want to refurbish. I had to order it, but it dries clear and it looks like you could use it for this purpose as well. I ordered an 8 oz bottle through my local, out in the country True Value store, for less than $5. http://www.weldbondusa.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted April 25, 2005 Author Share Posted April 25, 2005 Thanks everyone for your help. I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted April 26, 2005 Moderators Share Posted April 26, 2005 Hey, heard back from my aunt: If your friend says the lamp is "intact" & he doesn't mind the "spider web" look then I wouldn't touch it. There is no glue really that can be applied unless he want to try super glue to strengthen some of the solder joint. Actually, without seeing this I can't tell him exactly what I'd do. But I would imagine if he wants it to look like the original lamp, he would need to go to his local stained glass store. I would venture to say they would advise repairing (restoring) all the breaks. This can get very costly & depending on who the store is, they won't suggest an alternative cheaper way to go. Since they obviously want to make $$. If he's OK w/ how it is, I would advise leaving it the way it is! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubes Horns and Buds Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I sell adhesives for a living. Email me at keithmcg@nc.rr.com and I'll hook you up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubes Horns and Buds Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I have something that will save it - a low viscosity ultra-clear that cures with UV lights. All you need to do is use a black light. It will take a lot longer but it will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Something that fills the cracks and puts a very thin coat over the whole piece will almost make those cracks seem to disappear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 Thanks Amy, and everyone. You know what it is intact and the soldering seems to be holding really well. I just dug it up and cleaned it up. I was amazed to see that it wasn't all spider webbed. It is cracked but not nearly as bad I thought. This is really hard to comprehend. It still needs fixed, but I dont' think I would want to paste the whole panel. I wish my camera took detailed pictures, and I new how to post them. I used to use an image host. I forgot which one it was. It was a freebie with a frog I think as their mascot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 If the adhesive is thin enough, like some CA types, it would just flow along the cracks and make it more stable. That would be pretty invisible as well. Marvel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 There is a space between picture and 51. You'll get the hang of it. Nice lamp too! Marvel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 Thanks Bruce, I seen that but looked, and everthing else was connected, but got it now thanks to you. I appreciate it. As for the lamp yeah i've had it for 11 years or so. My uncle made it so it means something to me. That's why i want to preserve it..Thanks for putting it up correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandi Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 I work stained glass as a hobby. I recently built a panel for a transom window. (94" by 16") When I was finished I was excited about getting it in place and did it myself. Yep, you guessed it, pushed wrong and cracked two or three pieces. I put some thin CA on both sides of the cracks, and unless I tell you or you are just inspecting my work, you cannot see the cracks very well. Get the thin CA at a hobby shop that sells remote control airplanes. It is cheaper there than at discount stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubes Horns and Buds Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 A wicking (low viscosity/water-thin or 5 centipoise) CA (cyanoacrylate/Super Glue) will work. You would want to use a 22 or 24 gauge tip to control the flow and move it along the crack to avoide excess adhesive on the outside of the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted April 28, 2005 Author Share Posted April 28, 2005 It's amazing how much I do not know about adhesives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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