hummingbird3172
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| Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 7:46 pm Post subject: Glueing glass onto a bowling ball..... |
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Does anyone have a good glue they recommend? I figure I haven't used my bowling ball for at least 13 years and would get much more joy out of it as a gem encrusted work of art for my garden. I am using the extra large glass gems that have an iridescent effect. I love the ones I've seen posted here!
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toni
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I use Gorilla Glue on things that are going outside, like the three birdbaths I built. I have painted two bowlings balls and have one plain one out back waiting for it's paint job, haven't glued things to any yet tho.
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hummingbird3172
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| Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Toni! That sounds good!
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WUVIE
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 2:06 am Post subject: |
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Be still, my heart, another bowling
ball project.
Love it!
I use BOND 523 glue, but it is fumey
and must be used in a well ventilated
area. I learned the hard way to limit
my time on the project or do it out
of doors. However, I have only used it
on indoor projects.
Gorilla Glue outside? Hey, I'm going
to have to get some of that!
KM
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cajunbelle
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 3:35 am Post subject: |
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I use GE Silicone II for Windows and Doors. The Gorilla Glue holds really good outside, but it expands and I find that it tends to be a little messy, especially working with small pieces.
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hummingbird3172
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, all of you! I did try Gorilla Glue, but had a lot of trouble with my gems slipping (I am using the Giant ones). I think the silicone might be better at holding them in place. I would try 2 part expoxy but that would be SUCH a pain!
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EileenT
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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Did you sand the ball first? That might help the stones stay on. I really like the silicone for outdoor use.
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hummingbird3172
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| Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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I've been using the silicon and it is working well for me. I do a small area at a time and then rest the ball on that side to hold them down while drying. Now to find more of the gems...of course I used a weird size...really large and iridescent clear, but it will look so nice when finished...I hope. I've got another ball to keep me busy while I track down more clear gems.
Here's a picture of the balls before grouting:
I still have to get one more package of gems for the "crystal" colored one...then I'll grout them both at once.
Thanks for all the help and advice!
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