Cherub Oil Lamp's broken globe

[sreyomac]

This is the globe.... no siginture.

[mart]

Do you have the small part that was broken ??

[sreyomac]

its several small parts, and yes she does.

[mart]

Several pieces might be difficult !! Was thinking I might could repair and touch up enough to use but if several parts and trying to reglue on a curve,,,,that gets tricky !!

[cogar]

That would be a fun project. Iffen I was to attempt it …… I would place Cling Wrap or Saran Wrap on the inside of the globe directly across from the break and overlapping the top edge of the globe.

Then with the globe lying on its side with the break up and the Cling Wrap toward the table …….. spoon or pour enough Plaster-of-Paris on top of the Cling Wrap to make a “mold” of the curvature of the globe, ….. making sure that the Plaster-of-Paris overhangs the top of the globe and is at least 2 inches wider than the “break”.   

When the Plaster-of-Paris hardens up, ….. then just slide the “mold” around to the “break” and tape it in place where it overhangs the globe on both sides of the break ….. and start putting the puzzle together. Using a very, very thin coat of glue, otherwise, big trouble getting all the pieces in place. Then put a clear epoxy on the inside to firmly hold the broken pieces in place. 

Oh yeah, first do a “dry run” on working the puzzle before you start gluing anything together.

[ghopper1924]

I've never heard of this method. Do you have any "before" or "after" examples, or may just an "after?'"

Ordinarily I'd say it's more trouble than it's worth, but this globe is a beauty and worth the extra effort.

[bigwull]

That sounds complicated...would it not be easier just to have the broken bit facing the wall,

[sreyomac]

That sounds complicated...would it not be easier just to have the broken bit facing the wall,

This was my original thought as well, but its just to wobbly.  Mom lives in a pier and beam older home so everytime the door shuts or someone just walks by you can hear it rattle. It makes sooo nervous. Isn't there such a thing as museum putty, or am i just making that up out of my head.  I was thinking putting some of that in the groove where the globe sits, filling in the missing part with it and sticking in there.... trimming any excess that extrudes out.... and of course placing that side to the wall. I need something with a medium tact and that doesn't get hard.

[bigwull]

Yes, that would work fine...if you go into your local hard ware shop..they will be able to advise you, on what putty you need...over here we have Miliputt...which is a modelling putty....but any 2-part putty will do......

[ghopper1924]

Yes there is such a thing. I found it in a hardware store.

[sreyomac]

Yes there is such a thing. I found it in a hardware store.

Would you happen to remember the name... i hate going into a hardware store not knowing exactly what i need, being a girl and such! lmbo

[ghopper1924]

Don't remember but I think it was plumber's putty. No shame in asking!!

[bigwull]

this is the putty you need...


http://www.ebay.com/itm/2oz-Plumber-Epoxy-Waterproof-Putty-stops-leaks-NEW-/390421410108?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ae6edf13c

[mart]

Really not complicated at all,, just tricky !!  Would need to fit the little pieces together then fit and attach to the larger one !!  Touch up paint and put on lamp !!  Would hope that all the seams are clean !!  Isn`t plumbers putty and that epoxy white ??  Might tint it,, but rather use clear !!

[bigwull]

I don,t think it really matters what colour it is,as the whole purpose of this exercise....is to stop the globe rattling, everytime the door is opened....and anyway...the repaired bit will be facing the wall....