I just wanted to share. I’m working on a larger one for a birdbath, so this was practice. But it leaks, and the new one I’m working one has developed a big crack that leaks too. Serious question, will bees wax be a good choice to seal it?

  • fleeb@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    A 2 part epoxy will do you well. Make sure to clean all edges of the fracture to remove dust and grime, and make sure everything is dry before you start mixing.

    I think wax would fall apart in any kind of heat with those forces acting on it. Good luck.

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      1 year ago

      Are there risks of chemicals leaching into the water after it cures? Additionally, am I right in assuming I can sand the epoxy flush after it dries?

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        1 year ago

        If you really worry about leaching chemicals you can get food safe epoxy. But I think that most stuff are really safe (boat epoxy) just use something UV stable.