AndreaB Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 On the platters I've just made. Glazed already I've noticed a small crack on the rim. Hardly visible on the front but really visible on the bottom. It's hard Christmas present and I can't make another one. How can I fix it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Sorry for the bad news, but you can't fix it. Once a rim cracks it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotterPutter Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Bisque Fix might work. Patch the crack, reglaze and fire again. I've read that it can be used on glazed pieces, but have only used it on bisqueware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta12 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Those are the pieces that go in my cupboard. Sorry...... You could show them the platter and tell them you will remake it? Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyK Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Put a photo of it in a Christmas card and tell them you'll make them a new one after the holidays. JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1515art Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 There is one trick you can try, it's used frequently to stop a crack from running in metal and I did do this successfully one time when a crack appeared in a large thin greenware bowl rim. Drill a hole (gently) with a small diamond burr at the inside end of the crack, this will help to redistribute the stress back over a greater area. You can then gently use the same burr to open up the edges of the crack and back fill the hole and crack with several coats of magic mender sanding smooth between coats. The mender takes glaze on most clay bodies with minimum glaze imperfection. A bit of trouble and a long shot at best, but may work. Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugaboo Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 I vote with JohnnyK take a nice picture of the piece and add a cute saying like, OOPS the elves got to partying early and this was damaged they promise to remake it and send it on as soon as possible. Who could be upset with a partying Elf? T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 The big question here is: Do you want to give them a broken and repaired platter, or one you're proud of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1515art Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 The big question here is: Do you want to give them a broken and repaired platter, or one you're proud of? Who says it's a broken plater if the repair is successful and why would she not be proud of her work if everything works out well? Seems to me not much to loose and perhaps something to learn in trying new things, although as I said the chances of it working is a long shot... nothing ventured nothing gained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaB Posted December 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Thanks all of you, I think what I'll do is to give her the platter, admit that a crack has developed and tell her I'll replace it in the new year. Have a great festive season, be safe and my best wishes to you and your families. Andrea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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