How To Repair a Ceramic Planter

In this video I use E6000 glue to repair a broken outdoor flower pot. I've used this glue and this method many times with great results.
This is a great project for upcyclers and those who would like to learn to repair, reduce, repurpose, and recycle instead of purchasing new goods and sending old items to the landfill.
This is an easy fix-it, DIY project and can make a beloved piece of pottery, terra cotta or ceramics last for many more years. Also a great way to save money- buy quality goods, take care and fix them when needed to make them last and last.
E6000 glue can be purchased at just about any retailer from Walmart to Home Depot and everywhere in between. And of course it can be purchased from many online retailers.
Here is the product description: eclecticproducts.com/products/e6000/#:~:text=E6000%20is%20an%20adhesive%20formulated,It%20is%20also%20paintable.

[@valenehulme2182]

I never would've thought to repair a pot with that much damage. But you're so right -- that all the flowers and plants detract from the glued-up cracks. It was also helpful to hear that you might use an entire E6000 tube in the process. Great work with the upcycling! All the mismatched planters are beautiful together.

[@aulait03]

Wow! This was an incredible video. You answered all my questions. I wish I could go back and save all the ceramics I have lost. Now, I CAN SAVE THEM ALL!!! Thank you!

[@angelahall4056]

This is obviously an older video but I came across it 2day looking 4 ideas on the best thing 2 repair a new pot that my dog accidentally knocked over n broke 🙄 I agree with u on 'I hate 2 toss anything that can b fixed or upcycled'. I also just want 2 say u have a BEAUTIFUL yard!! 🧡

[@NoelleODesigns]

☺️Thank you! I did make this video a couple of years ago, so here’s the update: the E6000 is still holding the pot together even after a couple of intense winters!🙌🏼

[@rmk6693]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I pulled two large, beautiful pots from someone's garbage today. I asked just to make sure it was garbage. He looked at me like I was crazy and said they are cracked. Well, they both were still standing and that's all I needed to believe I could fix them! One of them only had minor cracks! So, I'm going to use this method and some of the improvements listed below - thanks!! One man's garbage is another man's treasure! :)

[@NoelleODesigns]

Fantastic! I 100% agree, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, you just have to be clever and creative.👍🏼

[@rmk6693]

@@NoelleODesigns These pots were SO nice - had to be $40-50 each - major score! And you're right - you don't notice or mind imperfections in pots with beautiful things planted.

[@Rushton48]

Great video. Every Fall for the past 30 years I have emptied my pots and turned them upside down. I never lost a pot in 30 Canadian winters….until this year. Poor health meant I just wasn’t up to it so, after getting opinions, I emptied them but did not turn them over. I lost two beautiful planters, or maybe not….after seeing your video I’ll be out buying glue! And next fall, I’ll turn them over again even if I have to bribe the neighbours kid.

[@NoelleODesigns]

I never thought to empty the pots and turn them upside down. That’s a good idea but seems like a lot of work too- I guess all worth it if it saves the pots! Good luck wrangling the neighbor kids!

[@susandifronzo5467]

My brand new pot (nothing was planted in yet) still got a crack during this bad winter!

[@susandifronzo5467]

You know what? I take that back. That particular pot was in the house, but near the coldest wall in the house. It could've been something else. Sorry,!

[@KittinPyro]

We get -30 F winters lows with windchill here in Iowa. I don’t have a ton of ceramic pots due to how pricey they are these days, but of the ones we have I’ve never experienced weather causing cracks. By the time winter comes we have the garden all cleaned up and the pots all stacked in the back of the unheated garage (used to be put in the connected storage shed before we got chickens but obviously it’s occupied now lol). Maybe it’s the stacking, maybe the garage is just enough shelter from the elements, maybe both? At some point though something either fell or got dropped on two of my ceramic pots hence why I’m here 😅 If you do it this way, I guess just be mindful of where you place them?

[@moxee33]

Loved the shot of your cat walking nonchalantly away! 😺 Is he the main suspect in the crime? 😻

[@mumskycute8264]

Thank you for this video...I will fix one of my ceramic pot. You have a beautiful backyard.

[@dacar4592]

Awesome, this world need more people like you!!!!

[@NoelleODesigns]

Thank you, I appreciate it!🥹

[@Dom-pf8wd]

I've been using Shoe Goo (I think it's the same thing as E6000 made by the same company) to mend/fill pots and for any leaks in inflatables and it works great.A little tip if you don't know is that if you dampen a paper towel or rag/cloth when applying it you can "manipulate" it much easier.The adhesive reacts more like a moldable putty with the wetness and doesnt stick to the cloth.I'm going to try using it on a broken clay pot thanks to your video since the Quikrete Crack Sealer I had didn't work.Best of luck!

[@NoelleODesigns]

Thanks for the tip on using a paper towel or rag- it makes a lot of sense! Good luck!

[@mr.lowermerion1977]

I gotta say that even with all the cracks it kind of makes it look better, it gives the planter more character in my opinion

[@NoelleODesigns]

I agree!

[@john3153a]

Thanks for the advice! I will try it out.

[@cesareoalonso1274]

Great advice to those that love to fill the landfills with usable material

[@biggardenbirdwatch6757]

Awesome video, thank you.

[@jtaylor8606]

I use E6000 for repairing mobile phones - gluing rear cases back on after battery or screen replacements. I'd have never thought of using it for repairing cracked pots - this is a great tip!

[@NoelleODesigns]

E6000 is the best- I’m glad to know it works on phones!

[@nancyarita6021]

You just savw my day!! Thank you very much

[@noodlecat444]

Thank you for the super helpful video and thank you for panning to your kitty while she walked across the yard.

[@NoelleODesigns]

Thank you!

[@chrisescobar3979]

Love the fact that all your pots have been upcycled. My garden pots tell many stories with their cracks and repairs too. 👍

[@NoelleODesigns]

Chris Escobar Fixing well loved pottery does feel pretty good- glad you’re on board with the movement! Thanks for watching.😊

[@bagpipes978]

Great video with excellent instructions! Thank you so much! I have a beautiful pot in which I wanted to transplant a plant and give it as a gift. Then I noticed it has a hairline crack all the way through. But now I can repair it and still use it as a gift! Thanks so much! LOVE your kitty!!! 😊❤

[@carolexo7269]

That was well done...thank you.

[@craftingwithnathalie74]

I have 2 tubes of the glue now I can fix my planter😁Thank you

[@NoelleODesigns]

crafting with Nathalie I’m so glad this video is helpful to you!😊

[@Giuditta627]

Exactly the help I was looking for; thanks!

[@NoelleODesigns]

Glad to hear it!

[@elijahjohnston3172]

You have such a beautiful back yard

[@NoelleODesigns]

Thank you!🙏🏼

[@Billy65438]

Love it.

[@gcamacho1431]

AWESOME! you are my kind of people, you fix everything just like me, nature will thank you.

[@NoelleODesigns]

Wow, thanks!!

[@Alan_Kress]

Thanks so much for this video! I agree that cracked pots possess their own unique patina and are worth keeping around.

[@NoelleODesigns]

Absolutely!

[@susoni1]

Thank you!💖🌱

[@whitedove5872]

You can spice up the pottery by adding either gold, metallic or silver metallic paint just in the cracks. It’ll make it look very beautiful! I need to do that too to a large pot that I have. Thank you for this information.😊😉

[@NoelleODesigns]

Great idea!

[@cathyvarner3815]

That is the Japanese way of repairing pottery called KINTSUGI to preserve old precious pieces of pottery... they fill it with gold... but the paint would look beautiful also...

[@learningmathswithanitam4]

Thank u

[@crazy4cockapoos]

0:38 to 0:43 is quite the flex...looks amazing

[@nyplantings2420]

I wonder if you can take a few steps to make cracking less likely. Although it seems there is no crack proof natural pot, understanding why pots crack might help avoid a percentage of that work. Also, healthier plants. If you improve drainage is helpful. A layer of gravel topped with landscape fabric in the bottom. Freezing water will break anything. Or Coating the inside with red guard waterproofing membrane. Raising the pots off the ground slightly (there are clay feet for this but they are a bit of a hassle) will help avoid a frozen base while the rest of the pot is warmed by the sun and cracks due to rapid, uneven expansion. Great video.

[@NoelleODesigns]

I think one of the main reasons the pots crack is leaving them out in extreme winter weather conditions. I have many pots that are just too big to move so I deal with the cracks when they happen!

[@firstlast6292]

Yes I don’t plant in my nice pots I plant in a liner. They last so much better. I now live where it gets iced over pond cold and I got 2 beautiful big pots at the dump and they are cracked, not broken yet. I used Flex Seal on one but it’s too ugly for outside of the pot and every year they crack more. I have lots of E6000.

[@maryphillips3478]

thank you - bought new pot & got home & discovered hairline crack of several inches on the inside. will try this tomorrow. thank you

[@mariekiraly100]

The cracks bother me. (I do interior design) What I've learned is that if you make a mistake, make it better than it was before. For the noticeable cracks I would get paint and be creative. No need to paint the whole pot, but maybe vines or "modern" art over the cracks and keep that look all the way around. Thanks for the video!

[@NoelleODesigns]

Good idea- definitely get creative to cover up the cracks if they bother you or are in a very noticeable place. Visible mending is beautiful thing and worth drawing attention to! These planters are in a place where I have never noticed the cracks once they’re been repaired. Thanks for the tip!

[@mariekiraly100]

@@NoelleODesigns or Modge Podge something decorative over it

[@kiwibonsai2355]

Have you seen the Japanese guy that repairs ceramics using gold, its sorta shows the flaws in things that makes them unique.

[@kiwibonsai2355]

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[@futurecolemaniii5191]

Thank you so much for showing me how to repair one of my big ceramic pots...I was about to throw it away sadly...

[@NoelleODesigns]

No need to throw it away- It’s an easy fix!☺️ Thanks for watching!

[@teem9010]

do you have advice with how to store the glue tube if you dont use it all. i always think its a one time use thing because it seals itself shut everytime i use it & it drives my crazy! thank you!

[@susoni1]

I store my opened tubes in the smallest glass jar with a tight fitting lid with glue in a plastic bag with the air pushed out. I found that buying the little tube packages saves so much money. Mostly I use only a little dab except for big jobs like this repair. Also I put a pin with a decent sized head and then close the cap over it. Cut the pointy end off with wire cutters

[@haroldofcardboard]

throw it away. it will have hardened or at least coagulated by next time you need it.\

[@user-jt6hj1nb2f]

Good job looks very nice. I just broke my favorite outside big ceramic pot in few pieces do you think I can use E 600 to fix it? All my pot it’s just big pieces. Thank you.

[@NoelleODesigns]

I think you can definitely put it back together, maybe work in steps gluing a few pieces at a time.

[@colorcrayon54]

Who knew? Thanks for the tip!

[@NoelleODesigns]

No problem!

[@LilyoftheValeyrising]

I would have never believed you could just push the glue on the cracks to fix it. I would have thought it has to be in pieces. Thanks

[@RickTharp]

I found several different glues sold under the brand name E6000: craft, general purpose, high viscosity multipurpose, and medium viscosity auto/industrial. Which one do you use? Thank you.

[@NoelleODesigns]

I just use the basic all purpose one. Good luck!!

[@kiwibonsai2355]

Waste not want not.. Well done

[@NoelleODesigns]

Thank you!🙏🏼

[@barbarahill4767]

I am repairing a favourite planter that cracked and fell apart. While gluing back together, I found some pieces are missing, so fair sized gaps and holes that need to be filled in (then painted). Would ceramic putty work or is there something better?

[@NoelleODesigns]

I really have no idea but ceramic putty sounds like you’re on the right track!

[@elberbelbers]

Hey Noelle, I’m going to use your way of putting a pot back together. In my case, the pieces were given to me and there is going to a hole. I would say inches in size. How do I go about filling that hole?

[@NoelleODesigns]

Maybe fill the hole with something else- like rocks, sand, glass, a broken piece of ceramics, marbles… you get the picture. Good luck!

[@susanneburgstaller2478]

I just discovered this video, and it's super helpful! After looking for a specific type of hanging wall planter for weeks, I finally found one at a ceramics market while on holiday. By the time I got home one out of two I bought has developed a crack diagonally across, underneath where it should be hung and would carry the whole weight. I'm so sad. It's not fully broken yet though, so I'm hoping generous amounts of glue might fix it. I'm wondering if there's also some types of tape or something else to add to the back to reinforce the structure to hold the weight... perhaps some masking tape that can soak up the glue? Have you ever tried something like that? Any extra advice would be much appreciated!

[@NoelleODesigns]

So glad this video helped! The only ‘tape’ I can imagine would help would be like a mesh tape like they use for drywall. but honestly, the E6000 works so well I don’t think you even need it. The pot from this video is holding strong years later!

[@susandifronzo5467]

I'm wondering how many times should I go over the cracks to get the glue down inside. Two?

[@NoelleODesigns]

I would say two or even more. Just keep smooshing the glue into the cracks until they seem full.

[@ElohiSilverEarthVentures]

Think I can use a piece of ceramic from a different planter that totally shattered to fill a hole similar size to what's in your blue planter? I dont have the piece that came off my planter, so I'm just hoping thinking using a different peice, maybe using my dremel to get the shape exact, and doing this method to fix it. Think that'll work,I don't see why not

[@NoelleODesigns]

I think you could for sure use other ceramics to patch the hole! Thanks!

[@lindadifrank2581]

Love it ! Thanks Also, what is the background music? 😊

[@NoelleODesigns]

Thanks! Look in the description (or final screen) for the music info.

[@diyallthings]

I love the background music. Can I please have a link to it?

[@NoelleODesigns]

Music credits are on the final shot.😀

[@diyallthings]

Thanks

[@diyallthings]

@@NoelleODesigns I actually repaired my one flower vase using a hot glue gun and the music on the video . It didn’t turn out as beat as yours though.

[@rage242]

@@diyallthings Is it holding well? I was going to purchase the E6000, but not if hot glue works!

[@diyallthings]

@@rage242 so far so good. Hope my kids don’t make it fall again. The first time I tried to glue it with backing soda and super glue. It was fine until the pushed it down again. If it falls one more time, I will put an inner coat of cement .

[@aliciavavala]

How long do you let the glue cure for before potting

[@NoelleODesigns]

I would say at least 24 hours. You might want to look and see what guidelines it gives on the glue container. Thanks!

[@damaig5696]

Do u recommend it for slow cooker ceramic?

[@NoelleODesigns]

Probably not, I don’t this fix would do well with heat.

[@andrewhill3575]

Check out Kintsugi the Japanese art of ceramic repair The pottery is often more beautiful than the original

[@theybanthetruth4955]

Such a cool lady, i love the African misic, it is so different from other video's. The way you fixed the pot was great, once you got going there wasn't anymore talking.

[@maribeljusino-iturralde8377]

Can I use this glue on a birdbath? Wondering if it's toxic for the birds.

[@NoelleODesigns]

Good question, I would look up the E6000 glue and see what the manufacturer says. My guess is that it would be fine.

[@axelvauthier6823]

Comment je pourrais réparer mon cache pot céramique il se casse aujourd'hui il est tonbe de mon meuble c'est réparable quand même

[@NoelleODesigns]

Definitely repairable with the correct glue!

[@parikhspiecederesistance3958]

If I m not mistaken E6000 is a strong glue. & u r applying it wearing fabric gloves. Right!? How come that I wanna know... Doesn't the glue stick to the gloves!? Can this gloves be used again? Or r they some sort of special gloves?? Pls do let me know 🙏🏻 ❤️ Mumbai India 🇮🇳

[@NoelleODesigns]

The gloves I was wearing were just the latex gloves doctors use, they kind of fell apart as I went along. I think they were not the best but better than nothing!

[@Zommee]

Thank you So-ooo much!! This is so awesome! I have a question for you, if you don't mind.... Have you ever used Flexseal to spray any of your NOT broken pots to make them water proof? (like say a wooden pot?) I'm Curious because I'm wanting to turn a really cute jewelry box made of solid wood into a planter by gutting the inside out & then water proofing it. (I don't know what kind of wood it is - it is painted off white & has "Distress marks." (I can invision succulents in it so-ooo bad! 💕🥰) I'd appreciate any help/advice. The E6000 glue is a tremendous help, because I have a few pots broken & I figured I'd just have to use super glue lol, but nope! I'm going to Home Depot today! Lol 😂👍 Thank you! ~Sarah

[@NoelleODesigns]

Thank you for this question because I was just discussing with my daughter waterproofing wood (an absolute necessity) and terracotta (preemptively) and wondering what to use… I’m going to look into Flexseal- I’ve never used it before. Also, ask when you get to Home Depot- the workers usually have good ideas on what to use. Sorry, I can’t be more helpful but let me know what you find out and what works! Your jewelry box planter idea sounds fabulous!!

[@Zommee]

@@NoelleODesigns Thank you for the quick reply! And, thank you re: my little Jewelry box! 💕 I've always wished we were able to post pictures within the comment areas. This is the most adorable little wooden jewelry box! I've had it for years & funny thing.... I've never even used it for jewelry haha (I think, if memory serves I got it for my Daughter when she was young, she's 27 now). So, I already took the top off & after I remove the inside (it's like a tray with material wrapped around it). I plan to use the E6000 to glue the frame of the drawer & slide it in & that will stay put (thanks to you! 😊 I have for months been trying to figure out the best & safest way to glue it - for plants/soil to come in contact with it & also waterproof it) And, then I'll flip the top upside down & glue it on the bottom (it'll give it height - instead of just throwing it away) & the entire body including the top & bottom have a curvy design. It's just so unique, like antique looking. I wish I could show you! One more thing.... I was going to say something about Terra cotta pots in the last message.... Lol however I didn't want to come across as sounding dumb lol, because I assumed they're supposed to be waterproof lol, but.... I ordered some of those from a seller on Amazon where you get several for a really good price, right, but the thing is.... After watering my plants a few times I swear the pots are like disintegrating! (I rub my finger across the pot & the "orangey-brown" is all over my finger!) so-ooo my first thought is "Are these actually Clay pots & not Terra cotta?!" or am I stupid and Terra Cotta is clay? Now, all of my plants are indoors so I'm not worried about waterproofing all of them however, I would like to take them outdoors when the weather is nice.... That is my whole point of wanting to waterproof (& my little jewelry box! 🌹) & also if I do in fact have clay pots then I might need to waterproof them? Again, Thank you for your time! 😃 ~Sarah

[@hanzifaction]

Maybe you need to protect the pots better in the winter if everyone you have is cracked

[@NoelleODesigns]

Ha- you’re probably right!

[@percyfreaks]

Isn't glue gonna make a bunch of chemicals leak into the soil? Can anyone confirm or debunk this for me? I'd like my plants to stay healthy

[@NoelleODesigns]

Not sure but my plants haven’t had any trouble thriving in repaired planters.

[@teem9010]

did you just flip the SAME ripped finger glove around and keep using it???

[@NoelleODesigns]

Sure- just trying to use fewer single use items in my life!

[@teem9010]

@@NoelleODesigns lol. i do that all the time too! but usually because i'm in a groove and dont want to stop and go get another. I'm happy i'm not the only one who does it! :)

[@NoelleODesigns]

@@teem9010 viva la reuse! ♻️

[@Metoo1111]

I put my pots insided for winter storage...then I dont have to spend so much on glue.

[@NoelleODesigns]

I would bring the pots inside but there are too many and they're huge and very heavy!

[@francisgerry3883]

What's with the word "up cycle"? It means nothing what happened to the real word RECYCLE ? Meaning REUSING AN OBJECT . .

[@NoelleODesigns]

Recycling takes old materials and breaks them down into new materials that can be used for other products. Up cycling takes old materials and transforms them into something new and better than they were before. Both recycling and up cycling are important parts of going green and reducing your carbon footprint.🙂

[@TheRoadDawg]

Thanks for video, but think it could be a lot more instructive and detailed Just showing you jam a bunch of glue is not a “how to”. You should talk about pre-setting pieces based on angles and how they will fit. Someone could easily ruin a pot by not adhering to the proper order. You should talk about gluing options, set times, material contradictions, room temperatures, smoothing, clean-up, hand protection, etc, etc. I do appreciate the effort, but think you would get a lot more hits and likes if you really spent just a few extra minutes to add some vital details and instructions. Hopefully this is constructive criticism. Regards

[@NoelleODesigns]

Thanks for the constructive criticism- I should have been more aware of the details- I guess I’ve fix so many pots I didn’t even think about the specifics that seem second nature at this point. Thank you for considerately pointing this out, I truly appreciate it. Cheers

[@LucianaPelota]

I think almost all your requested information is obvious from the demonstration, although not explicitly stated. The instructions on the glue answer the question about setting time. The beauty of KZbin.

[@haroldofcardboard]

road dog. did you telephone the buscuits or did the doorbell spin a rekky~tooh? zilda retenkoh, berry socks chaploopah teggy sinf trexvald toggy~too, toggy~too. slippers rumbled back scratch elephant nokki tan. starantup voh?

[@joey1335]

I like buying broken pots from Home Depot, I got half off

[@NoelleODesigns]

Good idea!!

[@aat3tville181]

beautiful back yard but you are rough n those planters

[@NoelleODesigns]

The planters are too big to move (and too many) so they tough it out through harsh winters. In my defense, they are all at least 15 years old!😊

[@aat3tville181]

@@NoelleODesigns Ah living in the South I didn't even think about harsh winters

[@jmf2274]

What a sloppy job

[@haroldofcardboard]

WOW jm f. what a nice thing to say.

[@alysonprice1458]

I think much better to repair any pot that you can now with new pots being sold at phenomenal prices ! I don’t mind them showing their age and lines as long as they are filled with beauty !!!!

[@raazraz5878]

No need to repair such worst pot, Must threw away and buy new one. #Thats_it

[@NoelleODesigns]

No need to throw any pots away (unless you really want to...) repair is the best! I have pottery that has been repaired for 10+ years and still works fine. #YouCanDoIt

[@haroldofcardboard]

oooooh. noooooooo. always worth a bash at salvaging mate :)