How can I repair a broken off arm on a glass chandelier?

Coletom
by Coletom
I glued it before and it stayed on for a year. Now it broke off again.

  9 answers
  • KW KW on Aug 13, 2017

    http://www.doityourself.com/stry/crystal-chandelier-repair...hope this helps. I would think the kind of glue you use would be very important.

  • Ana Bacallao Ana Bacallao on Aug 13, 2017

    What kind of glue did you use a year ago? I have no personal experience but do hear that Loctite Glass glue is very good ir glass to glass adhesion. It is waterproof and heat resistant, make sure you clean the pieces well with alcohol and remove any old glue before attempting again.

    • Coletom Coletom on Aug 13, 2017

      Ana, thanks for your response. I can't remember the glue I used.

  • Sandra Dunn Sandra Dunn on Aug 13, 2017

    I highly recommend a product called Bondini. You can get it at Lowes home centers, and it permently glues almost everything, including porous items. I repaired a wooden drawer with it about 20 years ago, and it is still holding strong. This is the best stuff ever! But if you can't find Bondini, there is a Gorilla glue product that will repair glass, porcelain, pottery, etc. Hope this helps! Good Luck!

    • Coletom Coletom on Oct 04, 2017

      Sandra, thanks for the help. I am going to check out the Bondini and the Gorilla glue.

  • Mir Graham Mir Graham on Aug 13, 2017

    Bondini works if E6000 isn't doing the trick. If the glass arm has a screw on attachment ( mine do), you can replace the entire by purchasing a replacement online. I contacted an electrician to have mine rewired. Good luck

  • Landsharkinnc Landsharkinnc on Aug 13, 2017

    E6000 is also a clear glass glue, but not sure about the suspension grade.

  • C. D. Scallan C. D. Scallan on Aug 13, 2017

    Loctite glass glue is your best bet .

  • William William on Aug 13, 2017

    Liquid super glue ( I like Locktite) for non porous surfaces. Gel for porous surfaces.

  • Robyn Garner Robyn Garner on Aug 13, 2017

    Check around your area for a glass repair expert. My parents have a piece of expensive glass art and a piece broke during moving. The glass guy repaired it without any evidence and it's held for over 15 years.

  • Coletom Coletom on Aug 13, 2017

    Sandra, thanks for responding. I will look into your suggestions.