removal of super glue

[Terry Ow-Wing]

I have a client that broke a piece of my art and tried using superglue. I'm going to see if I can refuse it together but I am concerned about the super glue. What can I use to get it off ? Will it burn off or cause bubbles if trapped between 2 layers of glass.

[S.TImmerman]

They sell super glue remover in a lot of stores if you need to remove it.
Shereen


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[jim simmons]

acetone, or fingernail polish remover
Jim

[Morganica]

Actually, I use superglue on glass all the time, precisely because it holds for awhile but comes off easily. If the glass isn't heavily textured you should be able to slide a new razorblade underneath and pop it off. (My worksurfaces are all glass, precisely for this reason--easy to clean off any goop I might spill)

If it won't come off, soak the piece in warm water for awhile (or even take it to a rolling boil if you're feeling lucky, and let it cool naturally). That'll usually get enough water into the joint to start sliding it off. I make razor slashes through a larger expanse to let the moisture seep in and speed things up.

Solvents are usually my last resort. The problem with using acetone or superglue remover (when you don't absolutely need to) is that it softens the stuff and spreads it, so that you wind up then having to remove the remover.

[S.TImmerman]

Ohhhh so sorry! Guess that's what happens when fairly inexperienced folks ( me) try to help. My apologies!

[Georgia Novak]

I use super glue all the time ot hold pieces together while carrying to the kiln. I have found that soaking in water for 24 to 36 hours will allow seperation. Then a razor blade on the remainder will pop it off. Georgia

[Terry Ow-Wing]

Actually, I use superglue on glass all the time, precisely because it holds for awhile but comes off easily......

Does this mean if I have some super glue exposed in some textured areas the fusing will just burn it off? I haven't seen the piece in peerson yet but I think there isprobably superglue in areas that I won't be able to get to witha raser blade.

thanks...T

[Morganica]

If it's exposed on the surface I think it probably would burn off without a trace. Otherwise, I find the longer the superglue sits before firing, the more likely you are to get a white, ashy residue on firing. I suspect it's because the stuff is a bit hygroscopic and starts absorbing moisture...which turns it white.