How do I Repair Ceramic?

Fit the pieces back together to find how they fit. Don't try to force them; when you place the right pieces together at the right positioning and angles, they should fit together almost perfectly, showing little or no cracks or space. If you're working with a large ceramic item that's been shattered, start from the bottom, find a few pieces that fit together, and repair these before building up from there, one piece at a time.

Glue the broken pieces together. Apply tacky craft glue to one side of each broken edge; apply generously, covering the entire seam area on that side (you want to make sure the broken edges don't touch each other at any point without there being glue between them). Press each firmly into piece into place against its matching edge. Hold in place for 30 seconds before letting go to let the glue start to set. If repairing a shattered piece, let glued pieces dry completely before fixing other pieces on top of them.

Wipe away excess glue using a damp rag. If you're repairing a dish, be sure to wipe the glue from the inside as well as the outside.

Let all glue dry completely according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Patch any holes with air-dry clay if you still have any missing chips or holes after all the pieces have been glued together; mix some air-dry clay with water until it's as soft as possible, then use it like putty to fill holes. Wipe away any residue from around the sealed portion with the damp rag.

Repaint the ceramic over the sealed portion with enamel paint or acrylic, depending on the glaze.

Mix the food-grade epoxy according to the manufacturer's instructions and spread a light coat of it inside the dish, or on the side where food is placed; this will make it watertight again. Skip this step if the ceramic is merely decorative.