Repair Question

AS far as i have seen and done (only a few), for those chipped edges, you just grind it down, then polish it back up as you would a bevel edge,with different grits, then cerium oxide slurry. It is messy, tedious, and a lot of labor hours for not much money. The breakage stuff is usually candidate for UV glue. I don't have time , either but i guess there's a market out there. I've been having a tough time referring bent glass replacements, anyone doing those? I figure by the time i make a mold and run a test program the cost is too high for the masses to pay, plus my kiln isn't as large as necessary for most requests. m

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I don't know there, but here, in Murano, normally when a piece (stemware) is broken we don't repair it: too long work of grinding and polishing to have a piece just glued (UV). My advice is to repair only if it is a very important or old masterpiece.

Sincerely

Alex

Nice to see you have your newsreader running angain Michele...;-)

I take these chips out from time to time. An old Scot showed me how on a wet belt, back when I was just a lad. I use beveling equipment now, but either will suffice. It is ONLY worthwhile when the piece is quality crystal or a family heirloom, as I get at least $20+ a glass. Bowls are much higher. Then, I generally tell people to be prepared to leave it with me for a year or more, until I have enough to bother with. I do NOT want more of this work so don't refer anyone to me. I do not advertise it; strictly referral from local jewelers or clients. Hahahahahahah.... I'd rather be skiing..... 95 days on Mt. Baldy this season and a month to go (yes, WE have snow).

cheers, Jacques Bordeleau

Oh, darn. It was 83 here yesterday and two before that. 60 for a high today. No more snow days in Dallas ... come to think of it, we did have one back in December.

I have a huge wet belt sander, but wouldn't do it unless it was for myself. Too much time & trouble. I do get those same calls though. I tell them to put it on the shelf turned the other way, and don't tell anyone.

I think that's the right idea.

Most of these hoity-toity broads can afford a new piece of Waterford, anyway. Then, the hired help can drink out of the chipped ones. ;>)

Well, we have you both beat here in Minnesota. No snow to speak of and a balmy 15 degrees. F, that is. Great glass blowing weather.

Mike Beede

yes! thanks completely to you! something about the server having a web page with info available, plus i have already passed on the Agent info, it is great! thanks again doggy, stay cool, m

Hey now, it's Spring here at 6,000' too.... robins, fuzzy tips on the Aspen trees, and the 4 feet of snow I had in my yard in early January is good as gone. We're "Spring Skiing" a lot these days...great corn snow, warm sunshine, giant smiles! It's even hit 60f once, but nights are still freezing to keep the snow around to play on....;-)

cheers, Jacques Bordeleau

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We repair that type of stuff almost every day. We are near Chicago. See

- John