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To: ExGeeEye

I have repaired many tiny ceramic miniatures. Liquid crazy glue and not too much. Not the thicker crazy glue either. Thin stuff works best and have some Q tips handy for wiping off any excess quickly. Start with the torso and take some time, check the fit first. I would wait at least 20 minutes between fixes.


9 posted on 07/10/2022 5:34:09 AM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: MomwithHope

You are a Wise Fixer. You remind people to use Q Tips when handling any of those Super Glues. You dont want to end up like that lady from 3 years ago.
Her nickname was Gorrila Girl.
She used Gorrila Glue and had some sort of embarrassing mishap.


13 posted on 07/10/2022 5:41:26 AM PDT by lee martell
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To: MomwithHope

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49 posted on 07/10/2022 8:52:18 AM PDT by ladyjane
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To: MomwithHope
Liquid crazy glue and not too much. Not the thicker crazy glue either. Thin stuff works best and have some Q tips handy for wiping off any excess quickly. Start with the torso and take some time, check the fit first. I would wait at least 20 minutes between fixes.

Perfect advice. Couldn't have said it better.

Only have this to add: let gravity help. Find a way to prop up the figurine so that the glued on part will be perpendicular and the weight of it will press downward. Use modeling clay, a pile of sand, or any other kind of easel or tripod to hold the larger piece. Glue and apply the smaller piece so that it connects vertically and its own weight holds it down tight.

Great advice above to take your time and wipe away any excess with a cotton swab. Let each piece dry for a long time before repositioning the base to do the next piece.

60 posted on 07/10/2022 2:05:34 PM PDT by Albion Wilde (The “time out” generation didn’t produce as good a result as the @#$whoopin' generation. --Bob434)
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