Tools for Glassware Repair

Workplace

• You should set aside an area to carry out any glass repair work, preferably a garage or work shed equipped with a solid work bench. According to the Great Glass website, glass repair can often involve messy work, so avoid carrying out any repairs near home furniture and possessions.

Whetstone

• You should have at least one flat whetstone before conducting repair work. Using several whetstones with different levels of coarseness gives you more flexibility in restoring and repairing glass. Whetstones are useful for sharpening implements used in glass repair. Some whetstones require lubrication before use.

Grinding Wheels

• Grinding wheels are sometimes required for major glass repair work. According to the Great Glass website, you should use grinding wheels with caution as many are too coarse for use on glass. Wheels appropriate for glass repairs are most likely found in jewelry supply stores or craft shops.

Clothes

• Put on some old clothes, such as ones you have used for painting or decorating in the past, as the clothes may become stained or torn during glass repairs. Alternatively, you can use a long apron to help protect your clothes from any damage.

Masking Tape

• Masking tape is useful for shielding the area around a broken glass object from any accidental damage during repairs, which is a particular concern if you need a whetstone or grinding wheel during repair work.

Water-Atomizer

• Water-atomizers come in bottles with spray nozzles and are usually used for misting plant foliage and for applying moisture to whetstones and grinding wheels during repair work. Water-atomizers are available at garden centers.

Abrasives

• Abrasives are used in conjunction with felt pads to carry out finishing work during glass repairs. Abrasives are available as polishing compounds or as cream or liquid polishes. Both types are used for repair work on both metal and glass materials.