Many of us have some old closets next to the table on the dining room where we keep our antique plates and bowls made off porcelain.
The fact that they're antique makes them so wanted on your home, because they're pretty expensive too! They might soon start to show signs of cracking, or they have chipped just a little.
If this has happened to you, it is very important to stick back all of the pieces together.
This can be handled by a porcelain expert that can perform this task for a considerate amount of money.
That of course should be your first option, because they're the experts, not us.
But if you can't afford it, there is a much more affordable way possible.
It involves purchasing a not so expensive glue which will stick back the pieces perfectly.
The glue which you will need to purchase first is epoxy glue.
It is a glue which can stick porcelain well and you will be very satisfied with the results.
This glue can be found on most stores.
And now let's begin with the sticking process.
First of all, dry the surface and don't let it be wet on any part or this might lead to a bad result.
Prepare the epoxy glue and get ready.
You need to determine if you will repair a chip or a crack.
For a crack, you will need additional enamel.
If you are repairing a chip, add the epoxy glue to the chipped area and the chipped piece using an old toothbrush that you will not use anymore.
Place the piece and hold it still for a minute.
It's this simple.
If you're dealing with a crack, you will need porcelain enamel which can be purchased on art supply stores, or online.
Apply it on the cracked area with an old toothbrush and fill all of the crack.
Than you might want to smooth the area.
Let it dry overnight, but it is highly more preferable to let it dry for a full day.