I have a very old nativity set from Germany. The figurines are ceramic. Several of them have broken and I don't have the missing pieces. For instance, the donkey's ear is missing. The shepard's nose is missing. One of the wise men is missing a jar that he was holding. This set has been in my family for over 50 years. I would like to repair these figurines, but do not want to damage them any further, how do I go about it/
2007-12-26 02:06:01 · 8 answers · asked by val 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Sculpture
I have no clue to be honest,But if you were to sell them they would be worth more if you didn't repair them because of their "antique" value! Sorry,I can't help you!
2007-12-26 02:08:51 · answer #1 · answered by Deactivated Account 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
German Ceramic Figurines
2016-11-04 10:29:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you should consider taking the set to a qualified appraiser to tell you if it is worth having the set professionally restored.
If it's not worth that expense, get any good household do-it-yourself manual and check out the section on adhesives. You should be able to find one that is appropriate for the material you are using, one that is reasonably fast setting, because you probably will not be able to clamp the pieces in place.
2007-12-26 02:14:33 · answer #3 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
VERY CAREFULLY!
And with regard to taking it to an appraiser first, nah. They have been in your family 50 years. Find someone who can restore the pieces, and see what it costs. Then in your mind, determine if that cost is worth how sentimental these are to you!
good luck
2007-12-26 04:57:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you do have the missing parts, elmers glue is actully made for ceramics, if you dont have the pieces it would be very hard to replace them because you will never be able to make it the same as the original piece because clay shrinks in the kiln, and finding the same glaze is almost impossible.
2007-12-29 16:19:48 · answer #5 · answered by ashnicsmi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paddy whack...is that some sort of slur against the Irish, lol?
2016-05-26 07:09:21 · answer #6 · answered by desirae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to contact a museum for advice.
2007-12-26 02:14:53 · answer #7 · answered by Baloneyus_Monk 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
plaster. hire an artist
2007-12-26 02:09:15 · answer #8 · answered by dali333 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋