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Ultraviolet-cured adhesive for glass

From: Maud Schermer <maud_schermer<-at->
Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2010
For the restoration of a 19th century painted flat glass diafanorama
(see through object like a magic lantern slide).  I would like to
know if someone has good experiences with UV adhesives and mending
glass. For this flat glass object that is painted on both sides, I
need an adhesive that cures quickly.  I can't use the normal
slow-curing epoxies (Hxtal or Fynebond), because I can't use tape to
hold it. (Tape might damage the paint).  I have heard some negative
response about UV adhesives: that it doesn't look right in terms of
the refractive index; that it can have air bubbles in it; and that
long term effects are perhaps not good (yellowing). Does anyone have
good experiences with a specific kind of UV adhesive (with good
aging properties)?

Restauratie van porselein, aardewerk, steengoed, glas en email
Maud Schermer
Jeanne d' Arcdreef 174
3561 sk Utrecht
+31 6 10 79 48 75


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