# Mending China, Glass, or Pottery

Part of the Home Repairs Merit Badge Digital Resource Guide: [Introduction & Overview](https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/home-repairs/guide/index.md)

*6. Indoor Finish Repairs*

> **6g.** Mend an object made of china, glass, or pottery.

Fragile repairs demand a different attitude from construction projects. Force does not help. Speed does not help. You succeed by handling pieces gently, understanding how they fit, and giving adhesives the time they need.

Video: [How To Fix Broken Ceramics (video)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg4q0g8zXi8)

Video: [The Best Trick for Fixing Broken Ceramics (video)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2vtfNxHVv0)

## What This Requirement Teaches

- Align pieces before applying adhesive
- Work on a protected surface where pieces cannot roll or slide
- Keep track of all fragments so the repair stays complete
- Let the repair cure fully before testing it

> **Safety First!**
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> If the broken object has sharp edges, wear gloves and handle each piece slowly. Broken ceramics and glass can cut just as badly during cleanup as during the original break.

This project echoes [Req 2f — Replacing a Window Pane](https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/home-repairs/guide/req2f/) in one important way: fragile materials punish rushing.

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