| The best way to repair is often with a cement. Do | | | | setting kind. The best will harden in about 2 hours. |
| the edges of the broken pieces fit together closely? | | | | Quick set cements cure in 5 minutes and this is too |
| If so, a good two-part epoxy cement is best. I | | | | little time to make a good joint of the broken ends. |
| recommend an epoxy which cures to a clear color, | | | | Clean the ends well with alcohol. This is needed to |
| not amber like most. The brand name is Huges 330 | | | | remove any traces of oils, etc. which will lead to a |
| Epoxy. It is made for gemstone material cementing. | | | | joint failure later. Arrange a means to hold the ends |
| A craft shop should have this cement or may order | | | | together so the ends will not be moved until the |
| it for you. If not, try an exposy cement from a craft | | | | cement cures. Do this arrangement first and be |
| shop or hardware store but do not get the quick | | | | certain it will work. |