Repair Scratched Crystal Bowl polish out wear
August 23rd, 2010 by Marc Konys - posted in All Repair Projects, Antique Glass Repair, Sick Glass
Scratched Bowl
Used and abused for many years this crystal bowl had many many scratches. It holds many memories for years it was on gramas table . It held keys ,coins and pins. The question is I can restore the bowl to its beauty and shine.
Crystal bowl polished out scratches
Antique crystal bowl polish out scratches
How to polish out scratches from crystal ? This bowl is an example of the process . I made a cork wheel that fit into the bowl. I then used some 3f (FFF) pumice and bridgeport milling machine to spin the wheel. I mix the pumice with water untill it was like a milk shake. You have to be sure not to heat up the glass while polishing . The heat will crack the glass. The final polish is done with a felt wheel and cerium oxide.
Tags: Antique Crystal repair, Antique Glass Repair, Remove Stains in Vases and Decanters, Sick Glass Repair
One Response to “Repair Scratched Crystal Bowl polish out wear”
By kappi hansen on Jun 10, 2013
Hello,
I have a simple clear stueben bowl that I would like to pass down as a wedding gift, is there another way other then owning a bridgeport milling machine……..they are just wear scratches, I feel like it needs a good polishing. Thank you for your help,
kappi hansen