How to repair a 2000-year-old pre-Columbian sculpture
The steps in restoration are: examination & documentation, cleaning, and removal of old glue, gluing, filling gaps, painting, and sealing.
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How to fix a broken china teapot – learn from the experts!
Teapots have achieved a spiritual and mystical status with tea drinkers and china collectors alike. If your favorite teapot cracks or develops a leak or, if an antique teapot gets chipped, don’t worry – we have the answer: Functional teapots with leaks or cracked lids can be repaired with non-toxic glues like DAP and damaged spouts can be protected by silicone sleeves. Antique teapots, serving only as display items, can be made as good as new using epoxy adhesives and standard china repairing methods shown below. Repairing broken china teapots China teapots are fragile items, especially when used on a … Read more
How to fix a broken china plate
Breaking a precious china or ceramic plate can be a traumatic event causing great sadness and remorse. Fortunately, a plate, broken into 2 or 3 pieces, can be repaired by a competent non-professional following these steps:- Important steps in the repair of a china plate A large number of factors are involved in the repair of a broken china or ceramic plate. But first, it’s very important to understand that restored china cannot be used for serving food – the piece becomes a display item for the china cabinet. This post will explain which types of repair can be tackled … Read more
Can my stained glass lampshade be repaired? Find out here!
Stained Glass or Art-Glass lampshades are jewelry for your home but they are fragile and easily broken At Artistry in Glass, we have been restoring broken stained glass lampshades since 1986 and so we know all about repairing glass lampshades. Most stained glass lampshades can be repaired but the cost varies dramatically depending on the type of shade and the severity of the damage. Read this post to learn about the main categories of art glass shades and the techniques required to repair them. The six types of lampshades most often repaired by Artistry in Glass Tiffany-style shades made using … Read more