Snail Scott on sun 12 oct 08
On Oct 12, 2008, at 4:18 PM, Gay Judson wrote:
> Several years ago I bought, on line, a kit for repairing broken
> ceramics. It was made up of two materials that you blended between
> your fingers--a little like "play dough". It also came with colorants
> that you could blend in to make it match what you were putting back
> together... Does anyone know who produced this material and where I can
> obtain more?
This ain't nothin' but putty epoxy - readily found
at any hardware store. The colorants are no
different than dry paint pigment, and mason stains
will work fine. (You don't need much.)
The hard part is to find the white epoxy, if you need
white; you may need to try more than one hardware
store. (Near me, Ace Hardware has the widest
variety of brands and types.) Tan will work for many
purposes, though - the color just come out more
muted.
Santa Fe Clay sells the white kind (in rather large
packages) as well as tan, and also a color kit for it.
Other suppliers may have it also. Anytime something
is marketed as an 'art supply', the price seems to
double, but this stuff doesn't seem too overpriced,
just more than I want to buy at a time.
-Snail
Gay Judson on sun 12 oct 08
Several years ago I bought, on line, a kit for repairing broken
ceramics. It was made up of two materials that you blended between
your fingers--a little like "play dough". It also came with colorants
that you could blend in to make it match what you were putting back
together. Over time the basic material dried out in spite of my
attempt to keep it tightly wrapped. I need some more now (it worked
great--has held up to daily use) for another broken 'treasured'
piece. Does anyone know who produced this material and where I can
obtain more? Thanks, Gay Judson
Fredrick Paget on sun 12 oct 08
>Several years ago I bought, on line, a kit for repairing broken
>ceramics. It was made up of two materials that you blended between
>your fingers--a little like "play dough". It also came with colorants
>that you could blend in to make it match what you were putting back
>together. Over time the basic material dried out in spite of my
>attempt to keep it tightly wrapped. I need some more now (it worked
>great--has held up to daily use) for another broken 'treasured'
>piece. Does anyone know who produced this material and where I can
>obtain more? Thanks, Gay Judson
That would be epoxy putty. Before I retired I used to mix epoxies
from the base resin and I could do it now but the ingredients are
sold by the barrel or the gallon at the least.
But don't give up hope.Just Google epoxy Putty and you get 145,000
hits for other people who are selling it.
I saw some in a local hardware chain store recently. It was made in
stick form . An outer layer of epoxy with a lot of inert filler and a
central core in another color of the curing agent with a lot of inert
filler. You just cut off a piece and knead it to mix the two layers
really well and you are ready to go. This one was grey and white so
it would be light grey when cured. Somebody out there must make a
pure white one.
--
Fred Paget
Twin Dragon Studio
Mill Valley, CA, USA
fredrick@well.com
Charter Member Potters Council
Caleb smith on sun 12 oct 08
I have no idea about the specifics of your dried out material=2C but it sou=
nds like some form of epoxy putty. A good hardware store should have a few=
varieties and some advice of how to color them (sharpie markers often work=
). Epoxy putty is great stuff for a gazillion applications.
Best=2C
Caleb
> Date: Sun=2C 12 Oct 2008 16:18:33 -0500
> From: gjjudson@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: ceramic repair material
> To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
>=20
> Several years ago I bought=2C on line=2C a kit for repairing broken
> ceramics. It was made up of two materials that you blended between
> your fingers--a little like "play dough". It also came with colorants
> that you could blend in to make it match what you were putting back
> together. Over time the basic material dried out in spite of my
> attempt to keep it tightly wrapped. I need some more now (it worked
> great--has held up to daily use) for another broken 'treasured'
> piece. Does anyone know who produced this material and where I can
> obtain more? Thanks=2C Gay Judson
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William & Susan Schran User on mon 13 oct 08
On 10/12/08 5:18 PM, "Gay Judson" wrote:
> I need some more now (it worked
> great--has held up to daily use) for another broken 'treasured'
> piece. Does anyone know who produced this material and where I can
> obtain more?
Sounds like a two-part moldable epoxy putty, that comes in a a form where
the resin and hardener are separated and you combine them by kneading
together.
Try local hardware stores/home centers.
I've also gotten it online, comes in different brands.
Bill
--
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wschran@cox.net
wschran@nvcc.edu
http://www.creativecreekartisans.com
James F on mon 13 oct 08
Gay...
You can make your repair with ordinary 2 part clear epoxy=2C the stuff that=
comes in two tubes or in the two-chambered syringe. I use epoxy extensive=
ly in my twig furniture as well as in my mixed media ceramic pieces.
Buy the 90 minute epoxy=2C as the 1 or 5 minute varieties kick too quickly =
for this process. Mix the epoxy per the label instructions. You can then =
color it to match your ceramic object. Epoxy can be colored with India ink=
=2C acrylic craft paint=2C aniline dye=2C universal tinting colors=2C oil p=
aints=2C and many other dyes/pigments. I typically use India ink=2C which =
is available in many colors=2C but have also had great luck matching colors=
with the acrylic craft paints sold in craft stores in the little squeeze b=
ottles. Stir your desired colorant directly into the still liquid epoxy=2C=
a drop or two at a time. A little goes a long way. For example=2C I colo=
r a 1 ounce cup of epoxy (likely way more than you will be mixing) with abo=
ut 6 drops of black India ink. Side note: The water in the colorant does =
not seem to affect the epoxy at all. I do not know why=2C but it doesn't. =
=20
Once you have the epoxy colored to suit=2C you can thicken it to any degree=
desired. I personally use nylon microfibers=2C available from West System=
Epoxy=2C but you can also use ordinary silica flour=2C the same stuff you=
use in your glazes. I usually mix to a consistency just shy of toothpaste=
=2C both for filling ability and to minimize runs=2C but thinner is better =
if these things are not factors in your repair.
A few epoxy tips: while the epoxy is still fluid or slightly gelled=2C you=
can clean up mistakes or excess with lacquer thinner. It doesn't actually=
dissolve the stuff=2C more like makes it ball up into discrete chunks that=
no longer stick and are easily removed. When it has kicked to a plastic-l=
ike consistency=2C but before it gets hard=2C you can slice off excess with=
a sharp knife or razor blade (carefully!). Use long slicing strokes=2C li=
ke whittling=2C not simple pushes of the blade. Once it fully cures (sever=
al days at least) to the point where it is hard and no longer tacky=2C it c=
an be sanded and even polished. I personally skip this step=2C as I have n=
ot found it necessary. Lastly=2C if this is an outdoor sculpture then epox=
y is not the best choice. UV breaks down epoxy quite readily.
If you want to get really slick=2C the Akemi corp. has a kit containing a
polyester-based adhesive compound along with a range of coloring
pastes. It is used extensively for joining and repairing granite and
marble countertops and for repairing stone sculpture. It can be colored
to match almost anything=2C and sticks forever. I think their website is
www.akemi.com=2C and it should also be available through places like the
Compleat Sculptor.
I hope this works for you. Good luck with your repair.
All the best.
...James
> Date: Sun=2C 12 Oct 2008 16:18:33 -0500
> From: gjjudson@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: ceramic repair material
> To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
>=20
> Several years ago I bought=2C on line=2C a kit for repairing broken
> ceramics. It was made up of two materials that you blended between
> your fingers--a little like "play dough". It also came with colorants
> that you could blend in to make it match what you were putting back
> together. Over time the basic material dried out in spite of my
> attempt to keep it tightly wrapped. I need some more now (it worked
> great--has held up to daily use) for another broken 'treasured'
> piece. Does anyone know who produced this material and where I can
> obtain more? Thanks=2C Gay Judson
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D. L. Engle on mon 13 oct 08
Hi Gay,
Gapoxio may be what you are looking for, (AFAIK) it's only available on line
and it's very superior to the types of hardware store epoxy putties. It's
stronger, smoother consistency, blends to a finer edge, and is white so
takes coloring better.
Best Wishes, Debbie
D. L. Engle Sculpture
www.home.earthlink.net/~dlenglesculpture/
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From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG]On Behalf Of Gay Judson
Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 2:19 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: ceramic repair material
Several years ago I bought, on line, a kit for repairing broken
ceramics. It was made up of two materials that you blended between
your fingers--a little like "play dough". It also came with colorants
that you could blend in to make it match what you were putting back
together. Over time the basic material dried out in spite of my
attempt to keep it tightly wrapped. I need some more now (it worked
great--has held up to daily use) for another broken 'treasured'
piece. Does anyone know who produced this material and where I can
obtain more? Thanks, Gay Judson
Gay Judson on tue 14 oct 08
Thanks for all the responses. I think I have found what I was looking
for. Amazing group of knowing folk! Gay Judson
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