How to Glue Broken Pottery Together So the Join Is Invisible 🎨

🎨 I want to show you the method I use every single time I need to glue two pieces of broken pottery back together — and why most people get this wrong. Most people reach for super glue. And I completely understand why — it is fast, it is cheap, and it is in every kitchen drawer. But super glue is the wrong choice for pottery repair. Super glue sets in seconds — which sounds ideal. But for pottery repair, that means you have almost no time to align your two pieces correctly before the bond grabs. One millimetre of misalignment and the join is permanently visible. 🎨 How to Repair Porcelain and Pottery at Home — £24.99 The complete guide to everything you see me do in this video, step by step: adhesives, Milliput, colour matching, painting, kintsugi and more. 📖 Get it here: https://payhip.com/b/mAKV6 I use Araldite slow cure two-part epoxy — and here is why it changes everything. Araldite slow cure gives you a working window of approximately 90 minutes — meaning you can take your time positioning your two pieces with complete precision, adjust until the alignment is perfect, and only then allow the bond to set. The result is a join that is virtually invisible when done correctly. In this 10 minute video I show you exactly how to glue two pieces of broken pottery back together using Araldite slow cure — step by step, from preparation to finished repair. What we cover: 🎨 Why preparation is everything — cleaning both surfaces correctly before applying any adhesive is the single most important step most people skip 🎨 Why Araldite slow cure beats super glue for pottery — the working window, the bond strength, and the alignment advantage explained 🎨 Mixing Araldite correctly — equal parts resin and hardener, mixed thoroughly for a full 2 minutes — why under-mixing creates a weak bond 🎨 Application technique — applying the thinnest possible layer to both surfaces for a truly invisible join 🎨 Alignment and holding — how to keep your two pieces in perfect position while the adhesive sets 🎨 Curing time — why patience is the most important part of the process and what happens if you rush it Important note on food safety: Araldite slow cure is not officially certified as food safe. Once fully cured it becomes chemically inert — however I recommend using Araldite repaired ceramics for decorative purposes or areas that do not come into direct food contact. For food contact repairs look for an epoxy certified to FDA food contact standards. Trained in ceramic repair in Oxford and Wiltshire, learning hands-on from experienced restorers — years of practice, technique, and a genuine love for bringing broken things back to life. 🎨 ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Why Super Glue Is Wrong for Pottery Repair 01:30 — Why Araldite Slow Cure Changes Everything 02:30 — Cleaning and Preparing Both Surfaces 04:00 — Mixing Araldite Correctly 05:30 — Application Technique 06:30 — Alignment and Holding 08:00 — Curing Time and What to Expect 09:00 — The Finished Invisible Repair 🎨 More from The Ceramic Repair Studio: Painting Ceramics, Porcelain & Pottery — Easy DIY Techniques & Tips 👉    • Painting Ceramic, Porcelain & Pottery: Tec...   Fixing Cracks & Chips in Pottery, Porcelain & Ceramics — Easy Repair Method 👉    • How to Fill Cracks & Missing Pieces in Cer...   🛠 Materials & Equipment Shop: 👉 https://www.ceramicrepairsupplies.com 🎓 Learn With Me — Udemy Course: How to Repair Ceramic, Porcelain & Pottery 👉 https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-r... 📖 Recommended Book: How to Repair China & Pottery — A Beginner's Guide Amazon UK 👉 https://amzn.to/3smSHW6 Amazon US 👉 https://amzn.to/3g76riN 🎨 Essential Restoration Tools & Supplies: Araldite Standard Slow Cure Epoxy — the adhesive used in this video: Amazon UK 👉 https://amzn.to/324xg2Z Amazon US 👉 https://amzn.to/3EVhqWV Milliput Epoxy Putty: Amazon UK 👉 https://amzn.to/3EYpqGx Amazon US 👉 https://amzn.to/3DWO1u5 Winsor & Newton Acrylic Paint: Amazon UK 👉 https://amzn.to/4eUW52q Amazon US 👉 https://amzn.to/3EYpqGx Winsor & Newton Glaze: Amazon UK 👉 https://amzn.to/4lKD2dW Amazon US 👉 https://amzn.to/4kK3mn3 High Quality Brushes: Amazon UK 👉 https://amzn.to/320gLF8 📸 Follow on Instagram: @theceramicrepairstudio 💡 Some links may be affiliate links — meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! 💕 ⚠️ Disclaimer: All views shared on this channel are for informational purposes only. Always follow manufacturer instructions when using any products. Always keep peroxide and plastic bags away from animals and children. #CeramicRepairStudio #BrokenPottery #AralditeRepair #InvisibleRepair #PotteryRepair #CeramicRepair #HowToFixPottery #BrokenCeramics #AralditeEpoxy #DIYRepair #PotteryRestoration #CeramicRestoration #InvisibleJoin #EpoxyRepair #DIYCeramics #PotteryLovers #Ceramics #Porcelain #Pottery #Restoration