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A quick DIY fix for broken ceramics

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Give a broken ceramic item a new lease on life with Alcolin Rapid Set Clear Epoxy.
Did you know?

Alcolin Rapid Set Clear Epoxy has a high bond strength, dries in minutes and offers invisible glue lines. It can also be used for:

• Repairing small plastic figurines and costume jewellery.• Repairing broken casings on electronic equipment.

• It’s ideal for gluing small metal/wood/glass parts where clamping is not possible.

QUICK PROJECT GUIDE

Hard labour 1/10

Skill level 1/10

Time needed 20 minutes

YOU WILL NEED

• broken ceramic item (we fixed a jug)

• sandpaper

• acetone

• Alcolin Rapid Set Clear Epoxy

1 Lightly sand the surfaces to be repaired before cleaning to help ensure a good bond. Use acetone to clean the surfaces.

2 Mix the Alcolin Rapid Set Clear Epoxy according to the instructions on the packaging.

3 Apply the epoxy to both surfaces and apply pressure (initial setting time is 1–10 minutes and full cure is reached after 24 hours). The ear of our jug was broken in two pieces, so we attached these first.

Tip Remove any excess epoxy immediately with acetone.

4 Repeat steps 2–3 to attach the ear to the jug.

Visit www.alcolin.com for product details or call the Sticky Questions Helpline toll-free on 0800 222 400 for expert advice.

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