Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Loctite® Instant Glass Glue
- Craft foam block, 4” x 4” (minimum)
- Metal wire
- Needle nose pliers
Step1
Set chandelier on a flat level surface somewhere it can stay for 24 hours. Using one of the arms that is not broken, carve the foam block to conform to the shape of the chandelier arm.
Step2
Place broken arm into foam block to see if it fits properly against chandelier base. Make sure the broken edges meet perfectly. If not, adjust for exact alignment.
Step3
Determine if more support is needed for the broken arm. Perhaps it will need to be wired into place as well as positioned with the foam.
Step4
Use wire from the top of the chandelier or the other arms to support broken arm. This is a trial run to make sure the arm will be positioned correctly. If wire is needed, try to use as little as possible because once the glue is in place it sets up quickly and too many wires to tighten may take too long.
Step5
Before gluing, untwist any wires attached to chandelier base or other arms. Slide foam block 0.5” away from broken edge.
Step6
Apply glue according the package instructions onto both broken edges. Slide foam block back to mate edges. Twist wire with needle nose pliers to secure the arm while drying.
Step7
Wait a full 24 hours before handling so the glue has time to cure fully. Enjoy your repaired crystal chandelier.
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