How to Fix a Broken Wineglass Stem

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The party was good--so good, in fact, that a laughing guest sent his wineglass tumbling into two pieces. Resist the urge to follow suit by hurling the glass into the recycling bin; you can actually put it back together. Though you may see the blemish on close inspection, you'll keep your matching set intact.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Rag
Clear Adhesive Or Superglue

Step1

Place the mouth of the wineglass on a flat surface.

Step2

Squeeze a small amount of clear adhesive or superglue around the fragmented stem.

Step3

Holding the broken stem base in one hand and securing the mouth of the wineglass with the other hand, gently press the base piece onto the breakage area, taking care to line up the fragmented edges as closely as possible.

Step4

Release the hand that's holding the mouth of the wineglass, then gingerly wipe the glued area clean of excess adhesive using a damp rag (paper-towel or dry-rag fibers may stick to the glass).

Step5

Hold the wineglass in place for 30 seconds.

Step6

Let it dry overnight before using.

Tips & Warnings

Be careful not to get adhesive on fingers or surfaces-- it's extremely difficult to remove. See How to Get Superglue Off Your Skin.
Feel free to place that repaired wineglass in the dishwasher. The adhesive bond will withstand heat up to 400and#176;F (200and#176;C).