[Woodcarver] Gluing some carved pieces to stained glass

[Joe Dillett]

Hi Ed,

You're on the right track with silicone as a glue for wood to glass. I
generally use the silicone calk for tub and tile. It bonds well and remains
flexable.

Joe Dillett
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Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 10:24 PM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Gluing some carved pieces to stained glass


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> Here's a question for all you knowledgeable craftspersons out there. As a
> special present for a dear friend who recently lost her mother, I had a
> stain-glass craftsperson friend create a "memorial" type stained glass
window that I
> have framed in cedar.  I  carved a cross and stylized bird out of cedar
and want
> to attach both pieces to the glass.  I don't know what type of adhesive to
> use. I'm afraid that if I use the wrong stuff it could cause the glass to
break
> if the wood contracts or expands. I thought maybe some type of silicone
would
> be in order but again, I'm not sure. The glass is absolutely beautiful and
if
> it cracked I'd be heartbroken. Any ideas or suggestions?
>   Thanks!!
> Ed F.
>


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