The wood glue really “clamps” the pieces in place. As I mentioned in the article, I used my nail gun where possible to hold the pieces in place. But you would be surprised how strong this wood glue actually is!

Good luck with your project!
gail

I’m so happy to hear from you Becky! That is why I’m here, to encourage others to just get started somewhere!

Happy Repurposing!
gail

Just FYI, I don’t know of any recycling centers that can accept broken glass. It is generally considered a serious hazard to the workers who have to sort the recycling and it can’t be reused if it’s broken (that applies to all glass, like bottles and jars too). Sanitation companies ask that people either double bag broken glass or wrap it in newspaper and then dispose of it in the garbage. Also, even centers that take glass usually can’t take treated glass like window glass, light bulbs and wine glasses.

Here’s a bit from earth 911 if it helps:

“How to Recycle Glass

When it comes to glass recycling, there’s container glass … and everything else. That’s because non-containers are treated with chemicals to make them more durable, but this reduces the recycling market for things like windows, mirrors, light bulbs and glassware.

Glass Recycling Tips

Do your best to prevent glass from breaking. Not only is broken glass dangerous for you, but it has little recycling value. If glass breaks, wrap it in a plastic bag before throwing away so sanitation workers won’t get injured handling it.
For windows and mirrors, you’ll need to find a construction and demolition (C&D) recycler to process the material. These companies don’t want to take one unit (especially if it’s broken), so unless you are a contractor, you’ll likely need to schedule a bulk waste pick-up with your local municipality’s solid waste office for your mirrors and windows.”

I love your blog and always enjoy seeing what you’ve come up with. 🙂