Eyeglasses are a major investment. The very nature of their design makes them extremely delicate and susceptible to breakage. Common damages include cracked lenses, scratched frames, and the ever-dreaded snapping in half.
If your lenses are broken, optometrists recommend making an appointment to get them immediately repaired. Wearing cracked lenses can worsen your vision, or the glass can chip further and get into your eyes.
But if your glasses have snapped in half, you can afford to wait awhile before getting them replaced — especially if you don’t have the time or money to get repairs done right away.
Below are some ways to temporarily fix glasses that have been snapped in half.
Glue Method
A high-quality super glue is sometimes all it takes to piece a frame back together. However, this method works best if your frames have suffered a clean break — as opposed to crumbling into several smaller pieces.
First, clean the broken area of your frames so that they are free of dust and dirt. If you’ve attempted to glue them before, wipe away all previous adhesives. You can do this by rubbing a very small amount of nail polish remover over the glue. But don’t overdo it as acetone can be very rough on your glasses.
Next, use just the right amount of glue to piece the frame back together. Remember, more glue is not necessarily better as it will take that much longer to dry. Not to mention the mess that super glue leaves behind. Start off with a small dab of adhesive, and then hold the broken edges firmly in place while it dries.
Glue & Paper Method
This method takes the previous method one step further. Paper is often used to reinforce the glue’s strength, ensuring that the fix is a bit more sturdier and long-term.
When the super glue from the Glue Method is fully dry, find wrapping paper that is roughly the same colour as your frames. Wrapping paper is better than regular office paper because it is thinner and flimsier — allowing for a more discreet fix. Cut the desired wrapping paper into long, skinny strips.
Next, brush on a very thin layer of super glue to one of the strips. And then carefully wrap it around the broken portion of your frames. Use as many strips as needed.
Tape Method
Use this method as a last resort if you don’t have a high-quality glue on hand to execute the previous methods.
If you are using tape, be sure that it is clear and cut to the appropriate width. Wrap the tape around the frame several times to reinforce its strength. But you should note that tape can be quite ugly. So only use this method if you don’t care to be discreet about your DIY fix!
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