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Heart of Glass - Blenko Glass

Blenko Glass is a West Virginia treasure that spans generations. Nothing symbolizes the state of West Virginia better or more beautifully than Blenko Glass. We will discuss current and former craftsmen and designers and how important it is that Blenko and West Virginia glass be appreciated and valued by the younger generation.

Saturday, May 26, 2007

How Do You Mend That Pot?

Ms Homburg
At a recent talk I heard you answer a question about repairing a glass or clay pot.
I tried to do what you said but it didn't work.
Can you repeat the instructions?
C. Hadsell PhD.
Martinsburg, WV


Thank you for writing. The repair 'solution' idea - belongs to Harry Wise of Charleston, WV - a Master Gardener and friend. He suggested to me
that I used GOOP - available at Lowe's or Pyle Hardware. Clean the pot or large glass container, use plastic window screen cut to size, and spread generous amount of goop then add the screen. After its dry add more GOOP over the screen. Let is dry for several days. We have saved several large expensive clay pots this way. Others report having saved 'glass pots'. I don't own the larger glass pots. Hillary

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

we did use this goop stuff on our large made to order in 1960 by pilgrim glass flower pots
and they are now again holding water. my hope is the hair line cracks do not grow.
margie mc ginnis
star city