OK, glue braintrust - what's the best product to fix a broken coffee mug handle?

[cvanc]

Seems I've gone and broken the handle of a "memento-worthy" coffee mug. I have all the pieces & they fit tightly with no gaps. Is there any glue that can actually fix this (and by that I mean return it to daily use and be dishwasher safe)?

Thanks!

 

[GregGleason]

I'm somewhat in the same boat. I haven't done anything yet, but I found this ...

https://www.gorillatough.com/How_to_Fix_a_Broken_Coffee_Cup_Handle_54d3acf52e1b9

https://craftingagreenworld.com/2014/07/01/how-to-fix-a-broken-coffee-cup-handle/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KE4PBQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Greg

 

[GregGleason]

Regarding the DAP product, I found this on the Amazon product Q&A section:

Question:
What are the temperature specifications ? Can I use this close to a heating element submerged in water once it dried ?
Answer:
I contacted DAP and they sent a technical data bulletin and it says the operating range is -40 to 400 degrees F.
By Gerald East on December 18, 2013

Greg

 

[GregGleason]

This Loctite adhesive looks like a competitor of the DAP product.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002BBX3U/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Greg

 

[dixontj93060]

I have fixed my wife's ceramic antiques with CA. The bond will not be affected by the minimal heat radiated from coffee or tea in the cup.

 

[Fred Garvin]

I've used epoxy, both 15 minute and 30 minute. Works great and holds strong.

 

[Woody's Workshop]

I have fixed my wife's ceramic antiques with CA. The bond will not be affected by the minimal heat radiated from coffee or tea in the cup.

Doesn't CA break down over time? Get brittle?
Wouldn't dishwasher accelerate this?

 

[Incongruent]

For a permanent bond, a lower temperature glaze would be best, then once you fire it it'll fuse the ceramic together, though if you don't know what glaze is on the mug I wouldn't risk it. I've used thin CA successfully, not on mugs (a coaster) but use a little to ensure it doesn't seep out when the pieces are pressed together is important. (hard to clean off) Epoxy should work well.
Elmers normal glue is used sometimes, I don't know how it holds but I'll do some tests when I have time (probably tonight) and tell you how it goes.

 

[dixontj93060]

Doesn't CA break down over time? Get brittle?
Wouldn't dishwasher accelerate this?

I wouldn't know. My wife hand washes her antique china.

 

[Steve Shannon]

Wet the broken edges and use thin CA. Anything else will leave a noticeable seam.

 

[tightwad]

I've used epoxy, both 15 minute and 30 minute. Works great and holds strong.

+1 on epoxy.

 

[Lowpuller]

Don't fix it, unless your willing for it to fail on you or someone else, including a child filled with scalding hot liquid!!!

Sounds like you just got a new pencil holder!

 

[swatkat]

There's a really nice (expensive) ceramic glue at Lowe's. We used it to fix my little daughter's prized tea party set. It works perfectly. I don't recall the name of it though. Only that it's a really small bottle.