Full Version: Glass-to-Marble
From: gt350ed [#1]
25 May 2006
To: ALL
The catalog definitely states "hand blown glass on marble base". We ordered a sample and, sure enough, the glass was attached to the base as anticipated. So we ordered the number of pieces for the upcoming golf tournament. We received the awards yesterday, but did not get to opening the box until today. What we discovered was that the glass and marble bases were not attached. They were separately boxed, even though the packing slip also stated "glass on marble base".
Although we intend to take this matter up with the supplier tomorrow, from a practical standpoint, we will likely have to attach them ourselves if for no other reason than the company is 2,800 miles away.
The glue line as seen thru the bottom of the glass suggests a UV-cured product similar to what I would use with two pieces of glass or crystal. However, this is glass-to-marble. Heavy glass-to-marble.
What do I use and how do I do it?
Thanks ALL.
EDITED: 26 May 2006 by DGL
From: logojohn [#2]
26 May 2006
To: gt350ed [#1] 26 May 2006
It leaves a clear bond and excess can be cleaned up. Also fills in gaps
if the item isn't completely flat or has limited adhesion areas.
http://www.engravingetc.org/forum/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=3678.2
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EDITED: 26 May 2006 by LOGOJOHN
From: gt350ed [#3]
26 May 2006
To: logojohn [#2] 26 May 2006
For this glass-to-marble situation, do you prefer the epoxy over the typical UV solvent that we all typically use for glass-to-glass applications?
If so, why? And where do you purchase what you are using? Brand?
Thanks, again.
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#4]
26 May 2006
To: gt350ed [#3] 26 May 2006
Just be sure to clean the marble well. There is usually a wax coating on it from the final polishing operation. If the glass will hide scratch marks, (the adhesive will reduce the appearance of them), sand the area under the glass for better adhesion.
For a really aggressive hold check with a monument/marble maker for the name of the epoxy they use.
From: logojohn [#5]
26 May 2006
To: gt350ed [#3] 26 May 2006
We do a lot now but since it works so well never bothered getting the uv system.
Not all that impressed with uv since we have had more than a few brought in to be re-attached that fell apart that were purchased from other places. Maybe they just didn't cure it long enough or something.
We have used the epoxy on some odd shaped items like stars and animals with limited contact areas and they have still held well.
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