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fireproof glue solution

updated tue 30 apr 96

 

Ray Gonzalez on wed 24 apr 96

I think i have the solution to this question of glue for ceramics. It
is called CeraFix and is found at a small local clay store. here is
what i have found through my use and my observation of other peoples use
of it:

1. Little or no Shrinkage
2. Good for 3000^+
3. REWETTABLE. It never goes bad!
4. good on scupture, and casting
5. FILS CRACKS in raw clay, bisque and glazeware.
6. White

I personally use it for repair of small cracks in the handles of cups.
I reccomend the 4oz. size. I also make a vinegar, slip, CeraFix combo
for joining any clay. This hasn't let me down yet.

I inquired on prices for Clayarters and got the following information:
2oz. US$1.88
4oz. $2.85
1lb. $9.25

For further info contact:
Botega Industries
Palmdale, CA
Les Kinzell
805/947-3516

Good Luck
Ray Gonzalez
rayg@qnet.com

Richard Burkett wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>
> I just saw this on the sci.materials.ceramics newsgroup:
>
> >The glue I use for repairing my ceramics is:
> > - Fireproof Glue DA157
> > Maximum Temp: 1260 C.
> >I get this in a shop which is specialised in ceramics. It works great, when
> I
> >glue the pieces I can glaze it when the glue is dry and then have it stoked.
> >
> >Success, Frida Robben, The Netherlands.
>
> Does anyone (Russell Fouts, for instance) have any more info on it? Is it
> different than firebrick mortar (Sairset, or whatever)? Who sells it? Etc.
>
> Richard Burkett -
> School of Art, Design, & Art History, SDSU, San Diego, CA 92182
> E-mail: richard.burkett@sdsu.edu <-> Voice mail: (619) 594-6201