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Title: Repairing a glass-bottom tankard
Post by: Sev on February 02, 2012, 09:42:44 PM
Hello, all! I recently acquired a glass-bottomed pewter (probably?) tankard and was warned not to drink hot liquids from it, since that would damage the glue holding the glass bottom in. This tankard looks a bit pre-loved, so even ignoring my temptation to drink hot liquids from it anyway... I want to know if there's a reasonable way to repair the seal on the bottom, should it become damaged over time anyway (or already be so).

And I would LOVE to be able to drink tea out of this baby from time to time, so if anyone knows of a product or method that can withstand hot tea... please do let me know!

Google results are mostly telling me that it's not worth the trouble to repair or maintain a tankard like this... but 1. the price was SO right ;) and 2. I really, really like this thing.

Many thanks for any help!
Title: Re: Repairing a glass-bottom tankard
Post by: dbaldock on February 03, 2012, 03:56:23 AM
Something like this Food Safe Silicone Sealant (http://www.selena.com/cms/?__page_id=1903), which lists "Thermal stability -40°C to +180°C", would probably do the job of mounting & holding the glass in the bottom of your tankard ... as long as you don't drink your tea at temperatures above +350°F!   :o   ;)   :D


Take Care,
David Baldock
Title: Re: Repairing a glass-bottom tankard
Post by: Merlin the Elder on February 03, 2012, 02:56:08 PM
Just a word of warning, Sev. It seems that drinking hot beverages out of glass-bottomed pewter tankards causes ear deformities. Oops! Too late for you!   :P
Title: Re: Repairing a glass-bottom tankard
Post by: Bob of the Lake on February 03, 2012, 03:06:14 PM
In addition to the sealant being able to take heat, don't forget the glass! It's very likely not borosilicate or other heat-resistant glass and could crack at boiling water temps. I'd be very careful!
Title: Re: Repairing a glass-bottom tankard
Post by: Sev on February 03, 2012, 05:47:05 PM
Thank you very much for the suggestions! It turns out it came to me with a leak, so I'll be looking into the sealant... but I hadn't even considered that the glass itself might be damaged by the heat! Thank you SO MUCH for that warning... I suppose I'll have to save up for another mug to have my tea from... won't really need it for tea until fall, anyway.

And Merlin... :P :P :D
Title: Re: Repairing a glass-bottom tankard
Post by: Butch on February 03, 2012, 05:53:27 PM
Hey, whatever you decide to use for your hot beverages, remember that metal conducts heat.  So, a metal handle connected to a metal cup will get hot quickly!  Insulate it with something!  Wrapping it with a leather thong works, and it looks quite acceptable.
Title: Re: Repairing a glass-bottom tankard
Post by: Merlin the Elder on February 03, 2012, 05:54:40 PM
Butch, I don't think she was discussing her undergarments...
Title: Re: Repairing a glass-bottom tankard
Post by: Butch on February 03, 2012, 05:56:52 PM
Well, ok then, use a leather thong YOU DON'T HAPPEN TO BE WEARING AT THE TIME. 

Fixed it!
Title: Re: Repairing a glass-bottom tankard
Post by: Sev on February 03, 2012, 05:59:07 PM
LOL. Boys  ::)
Title: Re: Repairing a glass-bottom tankard
Post by: DonaCatalina on February 04, 2012, 08:09:33 AM
I needed a good laugh you guys.  :D

For hot beverages you want something like this lined mug.
http://www.thomasdalecompany.com/3407.html
It's made to take the extremes of temperature.
Title: Re: Repairing a glass-bottom tankard
Post by: JCadden on March 12, 2012, 12:04:43 PM
Quote from: Butch on February 03, 2012, 05:53:27 PM
Hey, whatever you decide to use for your hot beverages, remember that metal conducts heat.  So, a metal handle connected to a metal cup will get hot quickly!  Insulate it with something!  Wrapping it with a leather thong works, and it looks quite acceptable.

Great advice.  Burned the crap out of myself on a pewter tankard once.