We use B72.  It can be taken back apart easily (soluble in acetone), but it takes a while to setup (its missing all those chemicals like toluene that kids love to sniff).

Bob Genheimer
George Rieveschl Curator of Archaeology
Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
513-455-7161


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From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of MARY
NIENOW
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 7:29 PM
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Subject: Correct adhesive for historic ceramics


Dear Histarchers

I am curious..in your own opinion what is the best adhesive for cross-mending historic ceramics (ironstone, stonewares, etc.).

Best,

Jeremy Nienow
University of Minnesota

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