How to Fix Cracked Glassware with Food Safe Resin

Dernière mise à jour le January 6, 2025

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Introduction

This guide is intended to show users how to repair broken glassware using non-toxic, food-safe resin to maintain its food-safe functionality. The object used in this guide is a glass tea infuser, but this tutorial is versatile and can be used with other glassware.

It's important to work in a well-ventilated area to avoid breathing the resin fumes. It is essential to use resin marked as food-grade. Use caution when handling materials such as resin, glass shards, craft blades, and hot water.

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Lay a garbage bag out on your workstation and put on disposable gloves.
Using separate cups, measure the resin and hardener to an exact 1:1 ratio.
Always wear gloves and ensure your work area is well-ventilated while working with resin. You may also want to wear safety glasses to protect your eyes.

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Add the resin and hardener to a container or bowl to mix the solution.
Scrape the sides of the measuring cups to ensure that both liquids are fully incorporated.

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Use the mixing stick to stir the resin and hardener for at least three minutes.
Scrape the sides and bottom while mixing.

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Dip one end of the Q-Tip into the resin mixture. Submerging is not necessary; ensure the tip is coated enough to cover the surface of the crack.
Apply the resin mixture to the affected area(s), covering the crack completely. Cover both the inside and outside of the crack if necessary.
Be careful of loose shards of glass.

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Allow the resin to cure for at least eight hours.

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Place the Q-tip and leftover resin into a disposable, sealable plastic bag.
Allow it to cure for 8+ hours before disposing.
Do NOT pour resin down the drain or into the sink.
Flip the measuring and mixing cups over the trash bag to remove any excess resin or hardener.

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When the resin has finished curing, use an alcohol wipe to remove any excess from the surface of your glass item.
If the resin is too hard, use a craft blade to gently scrape off the excess.
Exercise caution when working with blades.

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Pour warm water to ensure that the glassware is heat-safe and that the cracks are completely sealed.
Wash the glassware gently and thoroughly to remove any excess resin applied on the inside.

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