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1. Eggnog Cups (retired in 2005) with detached antlers/snout
For each Eggnog Cup where the either (or both) of the antlers or the
snout has detached from the goblet (but the goblet is not shattered), the Eggnog Cup can be easily fixed.
To quickly re-attach the parts, please use the
following instructions:
Our glassblower recommends a 3 star (***) glass glue.
The
glue we recommend is LEPAGE (#12) 5 MINUTE EPOXY, Syringe Glue. This glue
is a 2 part epoxy, is super strong, water resistant, and dries
transparent. Bonds glass (as well as other materials) quickly and
permanently. Sets in 5 minutes at room temperature. Maximum strength
reached in 24 hours. It sells here in Canada for about CAD$5.25 for a
25ml size. There should be a USA equivalent of this LEPAGE
product. If you can't find an equivalent product, let us know and we will
send you a package of this glue.
One customer mentioned that she found (and used
successfully) a 'rear view mirror adhesive re-mount kit' at Wal-Mart. The
brand name of the product was Cipa Mirrors. It was a 2 stage epoxy system,
which proved to be very strong after it dried/cured properly.
Directions
1. You have to clean off the existing adhesive from both
the goblet itself (keep a note of where the antlers/snout were attached so you can put
them back there again) and from the ends of the antlers/snout.
For any adhesive left on the goblet, just use ordinary glass cleaner (ammonia) to clean up
the goblet.
For any adhesive left on the antlers/snout, just use ordinary glass cleaner
(ammonia) and a
butter knife to scrap off the adhesive. Do each antler one at a
time.
Before reapplying the parts, make sure all surfaces are clean and DRY - NO fingerprints
(natural human oil can keep glue from sticking properly) and NO glass cleaner (ammonia
- if present - may degrade the glue). Wash surfaces with soap and
water. Rinse and let dry.
2. Following instructions on back of GLUE package very
closely, mix, then apply the GLUE to the end of the antler/snout.
3. Carefully place the end of the antler up against the
goblet where the antler used to be (in the center of the goblet - centered from
front to back, at about 1/2" from the top of the goblet). Make sure
the front of the antler is pointing to the front of the 'eggnog cup'. For
the snout, make sure to replace with the eyes up.
Repeat for both antlers, if both have come off. Hold
piece being re-glued in place TIGHTLY for at least 2 minutes, without moving.
For maximum hold, let sit for up to 24 hours.
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