Glass-to-Marble - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	gt350ed	25 May 2006
To:	ALL	1 of 5

3938.1
We're providing awards for an upcoming golf tournament. The customer chose a piece the includes a hand blown heavy glass piece attached to a black marble base, equally heavy. 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. Ed Holley Victor Valley Trophy Co. and Coffee Mugs Online www.coffeemugsonline.com
EDITED: 26 May 2006 by DGL

From:	logojohn	26 May 2006
To:	gt350ed	2 of 5

3938.2 In reply to 3938.1
We use a 2part clear epoxy with glass/glass and glass/marble among other things. 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 .
EDITED: 26 May 2006 by LOGOJOHN

From:	gt350ed	26 May 2006
To:	logojohn	3 of 5

3938.3 In reply to 3938.2
Good Day, John! Thanks for the reply. I have subsequently spoken to the supplier who has indicated using the same UV-cured "stuff" that is used for glass-to-glass. 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. Ed Holley Victor Valley Trophy Co. and Coffee Mugs Online www.coffeemugsonline.com

From:	Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)	26 May 2006
To:	gt350ed	4 of 5

3938.4 In reply to 3938.3

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.

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

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From:	logojohn	26 May 2006
To:	gt350ed	5 of 5

3938.5 In reply to 3938.3
We just sorta waded into doing crystal awards. We just tried the clear fast drying 2part epoxy from the auto store next door at first. 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. .