I’m about to glue oval beveled mirrors into wood for ladies hand mirrors.
What glue should I use? I don’t want to harm the silver plate.
TIA,
Don
I’m about to glue oval beveled mirrors into wood for ladies hand mirrors.
What glue should I use? I don’t want to harm the silver plate.
TIA,
Don
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There is a glue for that purpose...I have a tube of it around but cant find it,,, google it up and I'm sure it will work..
Bud
Hi Don ,
I think it is called mirror mastic or mirror magic , any glass shop will have it .
The product I saw was black in color and looked like construction adhesive.
good luck dusty
You want to use a specialty adhesive. This site has a product and some good information. Some raw lumber may excrete some pitch or other chemicals that may degrade the mirror back. It's a good idea to seal the wood first.
http://www.glazerschoice.com/faq.phtml
Beat it to fit / Paint it to match
Like the others have said, use a glue that is specifically designed for mirrors. Anything else will eat at the silvering.
I've used mirror mastic, the black stuff in a caulk tube -- which I get from my glass supplier.
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