Hi Sandra
Before repairing old breaks in china we use on a " Q " tip
Lacquer thinners which does not hurt any china which has an over Glaze this product dries fast but keep a window open or use in a well vented area . Make sure that the item has dried
before using a new glue ! We at ( James Purcell's Snow Globe
repair use it often to clean before we repair items of this nature ) "E" mail us at " thelmaandjim@eastlink.ca "
Best of luck Jim.
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Jim Purcell, April 2007