Posted on 07/10/2022 5:16:27 AM PDT by ExGeeEye
I've had these tiny zebras in my* home all my life. I don't know where they came from, or why there are two that are identical.
When my late parents' house was emptied, my sister sent these (and other things) to me. One of the zebras had suffered from a failure in packaging.
I would like to repair it, but fear making a hash of it. At the very least, I would like to know the best adhesive for the purpose, and any recommendations as to method of securing pieces together while an adhesive sets or cures.
Thanks in advance!
*I count the home I left, but frequently visited, once I left the nest.
Gorilla glue clear or Superglue. Do one glue together at a time. Don’t try to fix all at once. Two big piecs together to start.
Q tips more to clean off any that leaks out. Didn’t think about getting stuck to it but yes you are right.
LOL! She put it in her hair!
Acetone will remove excess super glue.
My mother had hundreds, if not thousands of pieces like this. Look up “Rio Hondo California Pottery” on ebay or some other site to find replacements. I am pretty sure it is a Rio Hondo. They go for for around $15
True but with dealing with such a small piece I have found Qtips work better right after it’s glued and can help seal any gaps. Just my experience.
Yes, but accidents do happen, like when I glued two of my fingers together not long ago!
MomwithHope’s post sounds good. If the little zebras are really really important to you, find a professional conservator. They can sometimes fix things so you never knew they were broken.
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Break something that has ZERO meaning to you and ‘repair’ that item first.
Best to make your mistakes and experiment on something that doesn’t matter before moving on to your zebras.
Lol!
If it is porcelain, egg white works very well.
In fact I would try egg white first as it is easy to wash off if you make a mistake.
Tiny Broken Zebra would be a great name for a garage band, and that photo would be a great album cover.
Makes me think Mom might have bought them when living in San Francisco in 1961-63.
Duct tape always works for me.
just put up a little cross that says “rest in pieces”...
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.
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