Found someone to fix said broken grail.

Solution achieved, I took it to a jeweler who is going to do it for me. Thanks for y'alls help anyways.

so you can solder a broken post ? what if it snapped at the base ?

I know what you mean! One of my pins post snapped on the back, and it was also a clean break. I've been wanting to take it to a jeweler, but I didn't know some collectors could solder!

I met this gentleman, who offered to fix two of my keeps... what a lifesaver. Good luck! =)

Golly know what you mean can be a real pain when that happens and yes it can be fixed if anyone ask..

Oh, this is good to know. I have a couple of pins with broken posts - they just snapped right off. hmmm - soldering iron..

I have used a jewelry glue with good success in the past, I'll pm the name of the stuff when I get home.

Hi
I would like to know what that is too

Judy

Post the name of the jewelry glue on this thread.. I know that I would like to know.

RIDisneyPinGuy said:

I have used a jewelry glue with good success in the past, I'll pm the name of the stuff when I get home.

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Many question remain; How did it break? In half? At the base where the post meets the back? Did the post fall out of it's soldered hole? Is there a piece still in the soldered area on the pin?

If the post broke in half (there's not enough post to grab on to the Mickey-head pin back), it'd be easier to trade/ buy another one rather than attempt to fix it. Same thing when the post breaks right at the junction of the soldered part on the back of the pin. It's happened before, and with enough time, the pin was replaced.

If the post wiggled out of the hole and/or the entire base and the post came off, you stand a great chance at fixing the pin. Some people swear by certain glues (Gorilla, Epoxy 2000, Crazy/ Superglue), but please take the time to do a little research. I've found that 2-part epoxy glues have worked for this particular situation, but you need to have fresh epoxy on hand (not one that hasn't been used in months) and the amount of each part has to be equal (if the amount is off, you either have too brittle of an epoxy or no adhesion at all). In addition, be crafty with a toothpick to achieve the best amount of epoxy while keeping the back of the pin aesthetically pleasing; practice before repairing the pin!

To recap: specifically analyze the break and consider the alternatives when addressing the problem; if you should decide to repair the pin, research your choices, then use creativity and care for best results.

Good Luck, Constance Sorrow!

I agree! I'd like to know of the glue. :3

Mine was a clean snap, it took the entire post off, from the sharp tip to the raised end.

Mr. Nightmare said:

Many question remain; How did it break? In half? At the base where the post meets the back? Did the post fall out of it's soldered hole? Is there a piece still in the soldered area on the pin?

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clean, at the base, which is why (as a jeweler) I am asking for someone with soldering ability. I won't use any glues on this pin in particular because it had resin in it, and most super glues are cyanide based which has had, in the past, eaten through metal when I went for a quick fix on props I'd made. I did carefully research before I posted this, but thank you.

Glad you found a solution. I have the same pin and it is soooo pretty.

Let us know how it turns out, keeping finers and toes crossed for you.