How to Glue Cracked Baking Stoneware

Use plain white glue to repair broken stoneware.

Pizza chefs love baking stones for their ability to create a light, crispy crust. Stoneware baking dishes also include muffin and cake pans. If you accidentally crack your baking stoneware and wish to repair it, try regular, non-toxic white glue. A container filled with dry rice creates a soft surface that will support your cracked, glued stoneware evenly as the glue dries. Return your cracked baking stoneware to its former glory and continue using it to prepare your favorite baked goods.

Things You'll Need

• Toothbrush
• Dishwashing liquid
• Container larger than the stoneware
• Dry rice
• White glue
• Paper plate
• Disposable paintbrush
• Razor blade (optional)
• Sponge

Instructions

1. Scrub the broken edges with a toothbrush and a drop of dishwashing liquid. Rinse them well and allow them to dry completely.

2. Fill a container larger than the broken stoneware two-thirds full of dry rice.

3. Squeeze a dime-sized amount of white glue onto a paper plate. Dip an unused, disposable paintbrush in the glue.

4. Paint a medium-thick coat of glue down one of the broken edges.

5. Press the other piece of stoneware against the glued edge. Wiggle the edges gently until you feel them lock into place.

6. Hold the stoneware together for 10 minutes, then gently lay it in the rice-filled container to finish drying overnight.

7. Scrape away any glue residue with your fingernail or a razor blade. Wipe the surface of the glued stoneware with a damp sponge.

Tips & Warnings

• To speed glue drying time, have a friend direct a burst of warm air from a hair dryer up and down the length of the crack while you hold the glued pieces together.

References

• Pottery Magic: Pottery Tips and Techniques