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Bottle Repairing - 1/27/2003 4:51:17 AM    baltbottles   Posts: 2201 Joined: 11/25/2002 From: Baltimore Maryland Status: offline Has anyone ever tried to repair chips or cracks in antique bottles if so what kind of results did you have and do you have any helpful hints you could give me. Thanks Chris Post #: 1

RE: Bottle Repairing - 1/29/2003 9:51:01 PM    Vaughn   Posts: 8 Joined: 1/14/2003 From: Onnalinda, Pennsylvania - USA Status: offline Chris: As a starting point, log on to www.geocities.com/redgumfalls2/basics_of_bottle_cleaning_and_po.htm I am about to attempt to repair the broken crown of a soda bottle using the technique mentioned in the website. Also, I would check out a bottle cutting book from the library. (in reply to baltbottles) Post #: 2

RE: Bottle Repairing - 2/26/2003 8:20:02 PM    Guest i have tried it few times i dont bother with most. use masking tape to build a dam if you have a lip chip or a flake out of the base.use a couple layers so it retains good shape dont over fill, try not to under fill .mix your epoxy well and let the air rise untill clear .use a slower setting kind if poss.but dont wait to long.or when it thickens it will not flow well .let it dry well!then remove the tape dam.after drying shape carefully be patient.if you use a fine file to shape mask off bottle so you dont scratch it work carefully .clean the file often.it takes a little time.go through grades of steel wool untill you reach finest grade.0000 buff with something finer like nylon stocking after all scratches are out.you can get a buffing compound for clear plastic at some hardware stores.use this on a sturdy soft rag that wont stretch of cotton buff buff buff.you can also use it on a cloth wheel but be carefull not to create friction and build up heat.it may smearthe dry epoxy or crack bottle.clean well before you start. practice on junk before you start a good bottle.if you sell it let the buyer know of the repair. clear epoxy tends to take on the color of the bottle through light refraction but most all repairs are noticeable . if it a real valuable bottle pay a pro to do it for you!good luck (in reply to baltbottles)   Post #: 3

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