Glue for pottery?

[Jon Stewart]

Anyone glue pottery back together and if so what glues are recommended.

 

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[GatorBoy]

I've just used regular white glue

 

[Glenn C]

B72

 

[Neanderthal]

Duco cement. If you can find it, a lot of places quit selling it.

 

[GatorBoy]

Yeah..good idea.
The green one

 

[SvenS]

CA glue from the radio control hobby shop (Super Glue) for fast fixes.
JB Weld, the gray color natches pottery jugs closely. Also comes in white. If you are not in a hurry to get it fixed, set cure time takes a bit.

 

[Neanderthal]

CA glue from the radio control hobby shop (Super Glue) for fast fixes.
JB Weld, the gray color natches pottery jugs closely. Also comes in white. If you are not in a hurry to get it fixed, set cure time takes a bit.

I don't recommend anyone use either of those. I've worked on way too many vessels where people used CA and screwed it up. In fact, I'm working on a very nice Caddoan Friendship bowl right now that someone done that very thing with. Duco is far more clean and forgiving. I can't recommend JB Weld either, as a bonding agent or a filler.

 

[GatorBoy]

I've only put together a random piece here and there.. Neanderthal really knows what he's talking about.
I can use my imagination though

 

[Jon Stewart]

Thanks for all the replies. I am trying the white glue because it is water soluble and easier to fix if I make a mistake. I have plenty of the Duco as I use that glue for fletching arrows. I would hate making a mistake using Duco glue though. Again, thanks to all who gave advise.

I have glued three sections together and it seems to be holding good. It will be a nice looking "repaired" bowl when I get it done. If I just knew how to psot photos.

 

[SvenS]

I don't recommend anyone use either of those. I've worked on way too many vessels where people used CA and screwed it up. In fact, I'm working on a very nice Caddoan Friendship bowl right now that someone done that very thing with. Duco is far more clean and forgiving. I can't recommend JB Weld either, as a bonding agent or a filler.

Are we talking about proper full restoration work or just a quick repair for a non valuable piece for just show and tell?
There's many different adhesives that are usable, depending upon the type of repair you are making.
Proper use of adhesives prevents screwing things up.

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