repair crack in an extremmely rare bottle

[stinger haut]

I just plucked one the most rare Hawaiian bottles this afternoon from my cliffside dump.
I cleaned it up and its about mint, but has a crack part way across its shoulder.
Normally, I just toss any bottles away with cracks, but this is one rare bottle.
Any suggestions on sealing the crack? Its aqua and the crack is on the inside of the bottle.
Stinger

 

[Bottle tumbler]

this works good, heat bottle with hair dryer then apply to crack, watch it go away
http://www.hisglassworks.com/cart/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=94
rick

 

[stinger haut]

Rick, thanks for the information on the crack repair.
I have been using the faster setting Hxtal for repairs, does it matter which one I use?
I have even tumbled a couple of repaired bottles with Hxtal and they came out fine.
Again thanks,
Stinger.

 

[Bottle tumbler]

I use to use the faster stuff also. I dont think it has the same viscosity, ( as thin ) when heated but it works good.
I have bought some other epoxy that is much easier to mix, a 60/40 mix, and if you add more hardner it works faster and gets harder, cost me 80 a gallon, I like it better then hxtal or it's sister stuff.

rick

 

[stinger haut]

Rick,
I hate to try and mix the Hxtal because you can be a little off and it doesn't go off.
Would your new expoy work for my cracked bottle?
Stinger

 

[Bottle tumbler]

Yes it will work good. like i said 60/40 or 50/50 for a fast cure time. just like hxtal it wont hide it 100%

rick

 

[stinger haut]

Rick,
Would you be willing to tell me where you get your new expoy?
Thanks,
Stinger

 

[stinger haut]

Lobes, your right about using the syringes. They make the mixing much easier and more accurate.
I just the long set up time that Hxtal takes.
Stinger

 

[Bottle tumbler]

phone 909-625-0056 ask for their epoxy that dries water clear, it has on the list 100% to 40 hardner. i have done it 50/50 with 24 hour drying time, and have polishe dit to a shine.
the name is www.silpak.com
rick

 

[stinger haut]

Rick, thank you for giving me the website and phone number for your expoy connection.
You are always very helpful, thanks again.
Stinger