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Matthew Lybanon

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Dec 25, 2009, 10:18:49 AM12/25/09
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I am making some 3-dimensional glass objects, made of stacks of stained
glass triangles. I have tried several types of glue, but after it dries
I can easily pull the triangles apart. I would like to use a glue that
is colorless and will keep these triangles stacked. Has anybody done
something like this? What kind of glue did you use?

Adrian Brentnall

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Dec 25, 2009, 10:26:07 AM12/25/09
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HI Matthew

Have you de-greased the glass thoroughly before glueing ?
Silicon bathtub sealant (clear) works well -

Adrian

Mike Beede

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Dec 25, 2009, 8:30:38 PM12/25/09
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In article <lybanon-720D75...@earthlink.us.supernews.com>,
Matthew Lybanon <lyb...@earthlink.net> wrote:

There are a number of ultraviolet-curing glues that
work well with glass. If you don't have a UV light, you
can leave them out in the sun (if it's warm enough) for
a while.

Here's the first hit for ' "UV glue" glass':

<http://www.glass-etching-kits.com/uv_glass_glue_orders.htm>

I have no idea what kind of company glass-etching-kits.com
is, but they seem to have plenty of information about UV
glue and glass.

Mike Beede

Mike Beede

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Dec 26, 2009, 11:29:38 AM12/26/09
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In article <beede-223F43....@news.giganews.com>,
Mike Beede <be...@thunderlobster.com> wrote:

> In article <lybanon-720D75...@earthlink.us.supernews.com>,
> Matthew Lybanon <lyb...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> > I am making some 3-dimensional glass objects, made of stacks of stained
> > glass triangles. I have tried several types of glue, but after it dries
> > I can easily pull the triangles apart. I would like to use a glue that
> > is colorless and will keep these triangles stacked. Has anybody done
> > something like this? What kind of glue did you use?
>
> There are a number of ultraviolet-curing glues that
> work well with glass. If you don't have a UV light, you
> can leave them out in the sun (if it's warm enough) for
> a while.

And another point I forgot to mention--the UV glues will
usually leave no visible bond if the surfaces are flat
enough. A little tooth doesn't seem to matter, either,
in case you're grinding it flat.

Mike Beede

NoBody

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Dec 26, 2009, 6:59:48 PM12/26/09
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"Mike Beede" <be...@thunderlobster.com> wrote in message
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I have done some of this type work and would stick with the
silicone sealant.


Matthew Lybanon

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Dec 28, 2009, 8:38:24 AM12/28/09
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In article <lybanon-720D75...@earthlink.us.supernews.com>,
Matthew Lybanon <lyb...@earthlink.net> wrote:

Thanks to all who responded for your recommendations and comments.

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