I got this Fluttershy figure from Nazegoreng/NazFX years ago. It survived shipping from Australia and two drops onto a cement floor without completely shattering, though as you can see it's been superglued one too many times. Her mane fell off with a light touch. Any ideas as how I can reattach her mane? Or at least remove those old bits of superglue so I can try that again? Thanks
Title: Re: Clay figure repair
Post by: BlackCurtains on December 11, 2022, 07:19:13 AM
Never use Superglue on clay. Polymer clay is plastic and super glue eats plastic. You can get rid of it with acetone.
I would use white craft glue and hold it on with a rubber band or something. Leave it sit for 24 hours. The glue will dry clear.
Title: Re: Clay figure repair
Post by: lordalexander74 on December 12, 2022, 02:34:36 PM
Noted on the superglue tip, I'll try the acetone treatment. Though some of the clay (If it even is clay...) is painted, I should be careful enough to avoid messing the paint job.
Title: Re: Clay figure repair
Post by: BlackCurtains on December 12, 2022, 02:55:59 PM
It looks like Super Sculpey to me where it broke off. Yes, be careful with the paint. I'd use a cotton swab dipped in the acetone.
Title: Re: Clay figure repair
Post by: lordalexander74 on December 14, 2022, 05:36:34 PM
Well the glue worked, least for now. I couldn't get rubber bands to hold the mane in place, so I wedged her in a corner. Took a day to fully dry, and she's staying on that shelf for a while. I'm hoping to not move her. Thanks again for the tips.