I have a quality williams sonoma dinner plate (brasserie) and it has been dropped and broken in half clean; I would like to know if there is an extremely strong glue I can use to glue it back together so that I can resume normal use and run it through the dishwasher. I a looking for the strongest epoxy ever!

maureen, January 2009

I haven't used it yet, but I picked up some LOCKTITE brand "Houseware Repair" from Home Depot for this same purpose. (It's a tube of glue. Costs just a few bucks.) It says it is for plates, porcelain, ceramics cups, etc, etc. It prominently says that it is "Dishwasher Safe". It also says the bond is inert (i.e., will not react with other chemicals) and safe once it is dry, so it should be safe to eat from. Good luck!

Greg, March 2009

You could try www.restorationsupplies.co.uk
They sell an amazing range for restoreras of pottery porcelain and glass

Joe Bookley, January 2009