After a busy week, I finally made it back to Target where I picked up the type of Gorilla Glue that would bond glass to ceramics. The result...voila! my new jewelry stand!
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| From the side. |
I absolutely love it. It's so cute, and it perfectly contains the jewelry that I often throw to the side at the end of the day. What you see before you, however, did not come without its own set of challenges. Unfortunately, nothing about this DIY project went smoothly.
I discovered why this type of Gorilla Glue is not called SUPER glue:
1. Waiting time is no longer 1 or 2 minutes, but 1 or 2 hours. Errrg.
2. Putting pressure on the two newly attached surfaces is key. Otherwise, the resulting bond will not be as strong.
3. Regular Gorilla Glue expands. Therefore, gentle pressure when squeezing is key, as is a damp rag/Q-tip to wipe away an excess that oozes out when the two surfaces meet.
4. Always, always, check the position of your candlesticks from multiple angles before allowing the glue to set. I discovered AFTER the glue had dried that one of my tiers wasn't centered, making the entire stand look wonky. Fortunately, someone online claimed that glass cleaner would break down the glue, which meant there was hope that I could correct my mistake. A couple of spritzes plus two minutes to soak did the trick, and I happily made my repairs in a matter of minutes.
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