repairing antiques – artistry-in-glass

How to repair a broken ceramic coffee mug – full details

Do you have a ceramic coffee mug that has great emotional significance or one that brings back memories of a wonderful vacation? Breaking a favorite coffee mug can be a traumatic event but don’t worry – we can tell you how to repair a broken ceramic coffee mug in 2023. A broken handle on a favorite coffee mug can be repaired using the following steps: If you would prefer to watch instead of reading a blog post – take a look at this YouTube video – and please subscribe to Artistry in Glass Nearly 60 percent of people said in … Read more

How to fix a broken china teapot – learn from the experts!

by John

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

Are broken antiques worth fixing? Find out from the experts!

by John

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Most antiques and collectibles, especially those handed down through multiple generations, have minor or even major defects – or as they say on the Antiques Roadshow “condition issues”. The important question is – are they worth fixing? The crucial factor in the decision to fix or not to fix is the degree of personal attachment that you have for the broken object. An extreme degree of remorse is caused when you break a family heirloom – especially if it was a gift or was handed down by a loved one. The best way to assuage this guilt and remorse is … Read more