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super glue is the best adhesive for most things, bone included. 

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Easily_Amused It doesn't discolor or disolve bone does it? over 11 years ago

vinylcupcake v I don't think so if you use the better brands over 11 years ago

Easily_Amused What are the better brands? I think the last time I used the stuff I was 14. over 11 years ago

vinylcupcake v Zap a gap for sure over 11 years ago

Easily_Amused Thanks:) over 11 years ago

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I've had some experience bonding bone to bone/ivory, super glue can be fantastic, but they are not all made equal! Don't use hot glue because it's impossible to deal with if it spreads to an area you don't want it, and inevitably effects the appearence and value of the piece. I would recommend Zap-A-Gap brand superglue (the kind in the green and white bottle). It can be a little harder to find but is the preffered modeling glue for those who do miniatures they want to handle on a daily basis for table top miniature games, and it is grear stuff. Zap-A-Gap was the original liquid stitches during the Vietnam war and the patent got picked up later and it's now super glue! The tiniest dab (enough that it doesn't spread outside the break when the pieces are combined) will generally hold a pound or two in my experience. If your dealing with something heavier try some of the two part epoxy putties they sell at most hardware stores, the faster the curing time the better cause you'll probably have to hold it the whole time it dries. Epoxy putties can be tough when trying to bond non porous materials, cause it won't stick well kinda like clay. Epoxy may discoulor it, try to only use a little so it doesn't moosh out the edges. Zap-A-Gap may as well discolour, and dries white, but once dried can be gently shaved off relatively flat surfaces with an Exacto knife, and will chip away like dried paint without damaging the surface below if done expertly. I hope that this is helpful!

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Easily_Amused Thanks, I think the Zap-A-Gap should do the trick. The walrus tusks aren't too heavy. The Epoxy won't work because the ivory isn't porous (it's really smooth). There are a lot of hobby shops around here so it might be easy to find. over 11 years ago

HoodedGrub m I bought some Zap-A-Gap off eBay to fix a resin piece and it's awesome. over 11 years ago

Easily_Amused Thanks! Everyone is saying thaat it is the go brand, so I'm gonna try it. over 11 years ago