Which glue is best?

[leopardwolf.livejournal.com]

I have a candle holder that I believe is made out of some form of ceramic pottery material. It's the sort that feels a bit rough on the outside, yet is smooth. As a candle holder it is obviously made to take heat.

The problem is that during transit on a plane it was shattered. It upset me a lot, but I believe I can put most of it back together again, even if I can never burn a candle in it.

I was considering what bonding agents would be best. I have crafter's Goop... but it is so messy. The nozzle for the tube doesn't work worth a darned. Gets clogged. And otherwise it comes out in big globs.

Then there is always super glue. Or should I go to Hobby Lobby and buy something specifically for ceramics?

Which glue is best?

[leopardwolf.livejournal.com]

I have a candle holder that I believe is made out of some form of ceramic pottery material. It's the sort that feels a bit rough on the outside, yet is smooth. As a candle holder it is obviously made to take heat.

The problem is that during transit on a plane it was shattered. It upset me a lot, but I believe I can put most of it back together again, even if I can never burn a candle in it.

I was considering what bonding agents would be best. I have crafter's Goop... but it is so messy. The nozzle for the tube doesn't work worth a darned. Gets clogged. And otherwise it comes out in big globs.

Then there is always super glue. Or should I go to Hobby Lobby and buy something specifically for ceramics?

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[soknivesout.livejournal.com]

does anyone have the link for that bunny card with the wire whiskers?

i can't find it anywhere

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[soknivesout.livejournal.com]

does anyone have the link for that bunny card with the wire whiskers?

i can't find it anywhere

... sanding - wet and dry? ...

[guppygrrl.livejournal.com]

I've seen some sandpaper listed as "wet/dry" and I've seen people sand wet items on various DIY/home improvement shows.

My question is - what's the difference? Why would I want to sand something wet instead of dry?

And here's a tip I've learned. ;) You should always sand down metal before you paint it, no matter what you're painting it with. The shinier it is, the more likely you'll need to sand it. But no matter what, the paint sticks better (and sometimes the paint won't stick at all, darn it) if you give it at least a light sanding.

And nail files/emery boards make great sandpaper. ;)

So...wet sanding? What are the benefits?

~Kissy

... sanding - wet and dry? ...

[guppygrrl.livejournal.com]

I've seen some sandpaper listed as "wet/dry" and I've seen people sand wet items on various DIY/home improvement shows.

My question is - what's the difference? Why would I want to sand something wet instead of dry?

And here's a tip I've learned. ;) You should always sand down metal before you paint it, no matter what you're painting it with. The shinier it is, the more likely you'll need to sand it. But no matter what, the paint sticks better (and sometimes the paint won't stick at all, darn it) if you give it at least a light sanding.

And nail files/emery boards make great sandpaper. ;)

So...wet sanding? What are the benefits?

~Kissy

Silk Screening

[mischief-wa.livejournal.com]

I've been thinking I'd like to try experiment with silk screen prints. I did silk screening once in High Scholl (loonnggg ago), but I have no idea how I'd do it at home and what exactly I need to get started.

Can someone recommend books and other info on the subject?

Thanks

Silk Screening

[mischief-wa.livejournal.com]

I've been thinking I'd like to try experiment with silk screen prints. I did silk screening once in High Scholl (loonnggg ago), but I have no idea how I'd do it at home and what exactly I need to get started.

Can someone recommend books and other info on the subject?

Thanks

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[soknivesout.livejournal.com]

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[soknivesout.livejournal.com]

an, the internet

[ebee223.livejournal.com]

i was thinking of making my own website to sell crafts. mainly crocheted stuff like hats, scarfs, and bags. does anybody have any pointers? tips for shipping, pricing, whatever would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

an, the internet

[ebee223.livejournal.com]

i was thinking of making my own website to sell crafts. mainly crocheted stuff like hats, scarfs, and bags. does anybody have any pointers? tips for shipping, pricing, whatever would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

Design ideas

[maggiezine.livejournal.com]

I have a mirror with a plain brown wooden frame (dark stain.) I want to spruce it up and I thought about painting and decoupaging it, does anyone have ideas that might be perhaps more creative? If I decopauge it I will either buy whimsical stickers or magazines with pictures to the same degree.
If I *do* end up decopauging and painting it, would it be okay to paint straight on the wood or should I do something to it first?

Design ideas

[maggiezine.livejournal.com]

I have a mirror with a plain brown wooden frame (dark stain.) I want to spruce it up and I thought about painting and decoupaging it, does anyone have ideas that might be perhaps more creative? If I decopauge it I will either buy whimsical stickers or magazines with pictures to the same degree.
If I *do* end up decopauging and painting it, would it be okay to paint straight on the wood or should I do something to it first?

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[mizurei.livejournal.com]

Here are pictures of everything I am offering to sell.

There are four blocks of the clear glycerin and one block of the amber colored block.
Three "logs" a moon, star, and heart.
Two bags of soap confetti. One bag pink and the other purple.
And the molds.

Pricing is five for the blocks, three for the logs, one for the bags of soap confetti and the molds are free. All I ask is you pay for shipping. ^^ Thanks!
( Many pictures----click here?  )

Hopefully the pictures work alright. Please email me at Haunted_Melody@hotmail.com if you are intersted!

I will also trade! :D

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[mizurei.livejournal.com]

Here are pictures of everything I am offering to sell.

There are four blocks of the clear glycerin and one block of the amber colored block.
Three "logs" a moon, star, and heart.
Two bags of soap confetti. One bag pink and the other purple.
And the molds.

Pricing is five for the blocks, three for the logs, one for the bags of soap confetti and the molds are free. All I ask is you pay for shipping. ^^ Thanks!
( Many pictures----click here?  )

Hopefully the pictures work alright. Please email me at Haunted_Melody@hotmail.com if you are intersted!

I will also trade! :D