Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 104, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 May 1918 — For the Temporary Repair Of Broken Spectacle Lens [ARTICLE]

For the Temporary Repair Of Broken Spectacle Lens

Those who are so unfortunate as to have to wear glasses know what inconvenience and discomfort are caused by breaking a lens and hav ing to wait.for a new one. Matters are helped some If a repair can be effected, states an authority. This is not always possible hut if the break is a simple fracture, the following method produces a good repair: Soften gum shellac in alcohol and apply it to the edges to be cemented Press the edges firmly together and hold in position for a few minutes Then lay the lens on a pad of cotton or soft cloth for an hour or two, so that the shellac may harden enough to stand usage. Note that the sheila* Is not to be dissolved in the alcohol —just soften until it can be spread on the edges of the glass. I