Deane Shepard
09-23-2010, 11:04 AM
I have an adhesive question that is not exactly engraving connected but I know of no greater pool of knowledge than here on the Creek.
I have a friend who does a lot of work with handblown glass in decorating for events. She needs a clear adhesive that will bond two pieces of glass together, but not be permanent, i.e. after the event, the pieces will be separated. The final requirement is that the adhesive most hold under water.
As an example, she may place two or three tall glass vases in a shallow glass bowl or tray. The vases need to be secured to the tray for the duration of the event, a few hours to a few days, but then be separated so that the glass can be reused in another configuration later. The shallow bowl or tray may be filled with water or gel to keep flowers fresh or for the decorative effect and the water moisture can not dissolve the bond.
So 1) clear, 2) bond glass to glass, 3) non-permanent, 4) not water soluble
It would be acceptable to have to soak the pieces (say in mineral spirits) to dissolve the bond.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.
Deane Shepard
Universal M-360
I have a friend who does a lot of work with handblown glass in decorating for events. She needs a clear adhesive that will bond two pieces of glass together, but not be permanent, i.e. after the event, the pieces will be separated. The final requirement is that the adhesive most hold under water.
As an example, she may place two or three tall glass vases in a shallow glass bowl or tray. The vases need to be secured to the tray for the duration of the event, a few hours to a few days, but then be separated so that the glass can be reused in another configuration later. The shallow bowl or tray may be filled with water or gel to keep flowers fresh or for the decorative effect and the water moisture can not dissolve the bond.
So 1) clear, 2) bond glass to glass, 3) non-permanent, 4) not water soluble
It would be acceptable to have to soak the pieces (say in mineral spirits) to dissolve the bond.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.
Deane Shepard
Universal M-360