Crystal Repair Waterford Candy Dish
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 Posted in All Repair Projects, Chipped Glass Repair, Waterford Crystal Repair | No Comments »The cover of the Waterford Crystal candy dish had a large chip in it. I was able to repair it by grinding and polishing out the chip but the lid didn’t fit any more it was very loose. I needed to make the lid a smaller diameter. I cut a piece of crystal the right size and ground in a taper like on a stopper.
The lid fits just right now .
Tags: Antique Crystal repair, antique cut glass repair, Antique Glass Repair, Antique glassware repair, Broken Glass Glued, Chipped Crystal Repair, Crystal Repair, Crystal Restoration, Waterford Crystal Repair
Crystal Repair Waterford Lamp
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 Posted in All Repair Projects, Antique lamp repair, Broken Stem, Crystal Repair Pictures, Glass Globe, Glueings, Waterford Crystal, Waterford Crystal Repair | No Comments »Off the table on to the floor the lamp went with a crash. ” Don’t worry I know a place that does crystal repair. Who Bruening Glass Works can repair crystal.” Mom was still crying about her lamp but when she called I told her I can repair it.
I cut off the broken base and went looking for a new base in my parts department. The shade for a hurrican lamp was the right size and shape.
Tags: Antique Crystal repair, Antique Glass Repair, Antique lamp repair, Broken Glass Glued, Chipped Crystal Repair, Crystal Repair, Crystal Restoration, Glueing Glass, Waterford Crystal Repair
Chipped Waterford Crystal Vase Repair
Saturday, December 12th, 2009 Posted in All Repair Projects, Chipped Glass Repair, Waterford Crystal Repair, chipped glassware | No Comments »I told her don’t through it out I can repair it . It has a very large chip in the base she said. I don’t care how big the chip is I can repair it.
I can reshape the base of the vase.
First grind
Bevel foot to shape.
Tags: Antique Crystal repair, antique cut glass repair, Antique Glass Repair, Antique glassware repair, Antique lamp repair, Chip Repair, Chipped Crystal Repair, Crystal Repair, Crystal Restoration, Waterford Crystal Repair
broken waterford letter opener
Thursday, July 16th, 2009 Posted in All Repair Projects, Waterford Crystal, Waterford Crystal Repair, broken glassware | No Comments »Crystal letter openers take a beating. Its very common for the handles to break. This Waterford letter opener broke off flush with the metal ring. I drilled out the old broken glass inside the metal ring and make a new glass stud . Then I attached the rest of the handle. Ready to open the bills.
Tags: Antique Crystal repair, Antique Glass Repair, Broken Glass Glued, Chipped Crystal Repair, Crystal Restoration, glassware repair, Waterford Crystal Repair
Broken Crystal Vase
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 Posted in All Repair Projects, Antique Glass Repair, Chipped Glass Repair, Uncategorized, Waterford Crystal Repair, broken glassware, chipped glassware | No Comments »Joe emailed he had a Waterford Crystal vase that was a wedding present to his parents and the foot was broken and missing pieces. Can I fix it ? Yes send it . He sent the vase from Resto Va.
The vase came in safe and sound. Joe followed the shipping instructions. My job make it new again. I removed the old broken foot and found a replacement foot. A simple foot transplant and all you need are flowers.
Its time to bring home the roses.
Tags: Add new tag, Antique Crystal repair, Antique Glass Repair, Antique glassware repair, Broken Glass Glued, Chipped Crystal Repair, Crystal Restoration, cut crystal repair, cut glass repair, Glass Parts, Glueing Glass, lead crystal repair, Waterford Crystal Repair
Glass Bowl large chip
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 Posted in All Repair Projects, Chipped Glass Repair, Waterford Crystal Repair, chipped glassware | No Comments »This Waterford Crystal bowl has a very large chip in it . Repairing this chipped glass bowl will take some time. I will use a diamond saw to cut it down. Then I will polish the top.
A bit shorter but still a beautiful crystal bowl
Tags: Antique Crystal repair, Antique Glass Repair, Chipped Crystal Repair, Crystal Restoration, Waterford Crystal Repair
glass repair testimonial
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 Posted in All Repair Projects, Broken Stem, Chipped Glass Repair, Testimonials, Waterford Crystal Repair, broken glassware | No Comments »I am writing the following to attest to the great skill of the Bruening Glass Works, Inc. personnel. Several months ago my wife, while filling a Waterford Crystal vase with clean water, accidently tapped the base of the vase against the sink. The base separated from the body of the vase and sustained a substantial chip when it landed in the sink. We immediately called the jewelry store from where the vase was purchased to ask about its repair. They referred us to an outfit in Los Angeles, CA. We were told to send an email with pictures, and we would be instructed on how to proceed. Several months and six emails later I still had not heard a word from the California outfit. So, I did a goggle search for Waterford Crystal repair and the Bruening Glass Works, Inc. was one of the first entries. Being there were some nice testimonials, I emailed Marc at Bruening Glass. He responded immediately, and based upon our conversations (both email & telephone) we shipped our vase to him. In all honesty, we did not expect that much of anything could be done — we just wanted the vase to stand upright & hold flowers. We had written it off as far as it looking really nice ever again. We were extremely pleased and surprised when the vase was returned to us a couple of weeks later. Knowing what March had told us about the repair, we knew it would be a little shorter than when it was new (the broken parts had to be ground down a bit). Other than that, there was no evidence of any repair work. As far as we are concerned the vase is as good as new — the work is unbelievably good!!! In short, please do not hesitate to enlist the services of Bruening Glass Works, Inc. The craftsmanship is superb, its prices are reasonable, and the service is top-notch.
Thanks Marc for doing such remarkable work on an impossible repair.
Bruce & Carmen Mills

Tags: Add new tag, Broken Glass Glued, Chipped Crystal Repair, Crystal Restoration, Waterford Crystal Repair
glass christmas ornament repair
Saturday, May 30th, 2009 Posted in All Repair Projects, Blowen Glass Replacements, Broken Stem, Testimonials, Waterford Crystal Repair | No Comments »Here’s a letter from a very satisfied customer:
Dear Marc and Brian,
The Waterford Christmas ornament arrived today and I just wanted to tell you how pleased I am with the repair. It’s perfect and my grandson will once again have his ornament on the tree.
Thanks again,
Barbara Powell
- making new loop
- Repaired Waterford Crystal Christmas Ornament
Tags: Add new tag, Broken Glass Glued, Chipped Crystal Repair, Crystal Restoration, glass figurine repair, Glass Parts, Glass Repair, glassware repair, Waterford Crystal Repair
crystal salt and pepper
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 Posted in All Repair Projects, Crystal Repair Pictures, Glueings, Waterford Crystal, Waterford Crystal Repair | No Comments »Replace missing tops
Tags: Crystal Restoration, glassware repair, Waterford Crystal Repair
Waterford Crystal Repair
Saturday, May 16th, 2009 Posted in All Repair Projects, Testimonials, Waterford Crystal Repair | No Comments »Broken Waterford can be rpaired like this large cut glass vase with a cracked crystal stem. I ground smooth the broken parts and polished them. The foot had a large chip and it was deep into the glass. I would have to make the foot a little thinner . This ment grinding the entire bottom and polishing it.
- Waterford Vase Repaired Stem
I am writing the following to attest to the great skill of the Bruening Glass Works, Inc. personnel. Several months ago my wife, while filling a Waterford Crystal vase with clean water, accidently tapped the base of the vase against the sink. The base separated from the body of the vase and sustained a substantial chip when it landed in the sink. We immediately called the jewelry store from where the vase was purchased to ask about its repair. They referred us to an outfit in Los Angeles, CA. We were told to send an email with pictures, and we would be instructed on how to proceed. Several months and six emails later I still had not heard a word from the California outfit. So, I did a goggle search for Waterford Crystal repair and the Bruening Glass Works, Inc. was one of the first entries. Being there were some nice testimonials, I emailed Marc at Bruening Glass. He responded immediately, and based upon our conversations (both email & telephone) we shipped our vase to him. In all honesty, we did not expect that much of anything could be done — we just wanted the vase to stand upright & hold flowers. We had written it off as far as it looking really nice ever again. We were extremely pleased and surprised when the vase was returned to us a couple of weeks later. Knowing what March had told us about the repair, we knew it would be a little shorter than when it was new (the broken parts had to be ground down a bit). Other than that, there was no evidence of any repair work. As far as we are concerned the vase is as good as new — the work is unbelievably good!!! In short, please do not hesitate to enlist the services of Bruening Glass Works, Inc. The craftsmanship is superb, its prices are reasonable, and the service is top-notch.
Thanks Marc for doing such remarkable work on an impossible repair.
Bruce & Carmen Mills
Tags: Antique Crystal repair, Antique Glass Repair, Chipped Crystal Repair, Crystal Restoration, Glueing Glass, Waterford Crystal Repair


















































































