Best Glue for Broken Pieces

[GoExplore]

I have a small point that I found that was broken right across the middle. It appears to be a recent break (probably stepped on by a deer or cow). What is the best glue to glue the two pieces back together?

 

[jeff of pa]

I've Glued Stones together in the Distant past (not Artifacts)
But Same Difference.



Seriously ! As long as you don't intend to Play with it & Test it's Strength,
It will Last

 

[sawmill man]

I have started using the gel type super glue.

 

[fyrffytr1]

I used super glue to repair a small point many years ago and it is still holding. But, after looking at it just now I think I put the ear or whatever you call it back on upside down! The break is very evident. I was showing it to a friend who dropped it on the table causing the break. I'm glad it was just a field grade point.

 

[monsterrack]

For stone super glue, pottery elmers.

 

[Charl]

I glued together the pieces of a soapstone bowl my wife found 20 years ago with Elmer's and it's still good. Done the same with several points, pieces found at different times. All still good. Thing is you want to get the match perfect before the glue sets, so I would practice a few times until I was sure I knew how to join them as perfect as possible. Then, when I was sure I was ready, I used a toothpick to apply a small amount of glue and I applied the match as practiced and I glued the points, I had my wife standing by with Kleenex at the ready, to wipe away glue oozing out at the joint while I held the pieces together tightly for 2-3 minutes.

 

[Charl]

I glued together the pieces of a soapstone bowl my wife found 20 years ago with Elmer's and it's still good. Done the same with several points, pieces found at different times. All still good. Thing is you want to get the match perfect before the glue sets, so I would practice a few times until I was sure I knew how to join them as perfect as possible. Then, when I was sure I was ready, I used a toothpick to apply a small amount of glue and I applied the match as practiced and I glued the points, I had my wife standing by with Kleenex at the ready, to wipe away glue oozing out at the joint while I held the pieces together tightly for 2-3 minutes.

Here is the difference in a good match, and a poor match. The two pieces of the top point were found 10 years apart. The seam is where the patina changes, and I think I did a good job. But the fishtail on the bottom? Well, without waiting for me to do the job, my wife glued the two pieces, and the two pieces are offset a bit, making for a less then perfect fit. Ya got to practice till you're sure you have it right before applying the glue. I guess, since Elmer's was used, I could maybe unjoin them(?), and try again, but I've never bothered.

 

[arrow86]

Lol blame it on the wife

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Check out Rino glue or clear 2 part epoxy.

 

[jeff of pa]

Here is the difference in a good match, and a poor match. The two pieces of the top point were found 10 years apart. The seam is where the patina changes, and I think I did a good job. But the fishtail on the bottom? Well, without waiting for me to do the job, my wife glued the two pieces, and the two pieces are offset a bit, making for a less then perfect fit. Ya got to practice till you're sure you have it right before applying the glue. I guess, since Elmer's was used, I could maybe unjoin them(?), and try again, but I've never bothered.

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if Elmers were used and you snap it apart. the Elmers will still be there.
I'm not sure what will dissolve cured Elmers. only thing that comes to mind is a torch. (I Can say with Confidence Elmers will Be there at Least 50 Years.
I See no reason it won't last another 50.
unfortunately the flame will leave a tell-tale coloring which will also need removed,
With Sandpaper Need I Say More ? other then Talk to an Expert on Cured Glue First

 

[Charl]

Lol blame it on the wife

Well, she found the first piece of that particular point, so there's that, lol...

 

[Charl]

if Elmers were used and you snap it apart. the Elmers will still be there.
I'm not sure what will dissolve cured Elmers. only thing that comes to mind is a torch. (I Can say with Confidence Elmers will Be there at Least 50 Years.
I See no reason it won't last another 50.
unfortunately the flame will leave a tell-tale coloring which will also need removed,
With Sandpaper Need I Say More ? other then Talk to an Expert on Cured Glue First

Yeah, that I knew. With the Elmer's still there, I would not be able to achieve a better match. No biggie, without the Mrs., the collection would be quite a bit smaller....

 

[MAMucker]

Try soaking in warm water. If it was glued with ‘indoor’ rated Elmer’s it will breakdown. The exterior type has a poly mix that is impervious to water.

 

[sawmill man]

Acetone is your friend, a little soaking and you can refit up with out the risk of breaking.

 

[dognose]

i have used elmers in the past with success, and like others have said, if i did not do it right and wanted to try again, just soak, clean and try again.

 

[GoExplore]

Thanks for your insights. I decided to use Elmer’s. Came out pretty well.
The obsidian hides the seam pretty well.

 

[Tdog]

I've used Titebond II "Blue" wood glue for pottery and clear 5 min. epoxy on stone.