How to Fix a Leg

Ever broken a Breyer's leg and wondered how or even if it could be fixed? Here's how to:


Reattach a Broken Leg

        ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES!!! Use Super Glue (which can be purchased at a local Dollar Tree) and baking soda to glue the leg back on. Put the super glue on both halves and stick them together, then sprinkle baking soda on the 'outside'. Wait about a minute for this to set, then use a nail file to file away the excess material. When it's done, you will probably need to touch up the paint. Be careful with the new leg; repairs will never be as strong as the original mold.


Create a New Leg

      ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES!!! Start with two piles of baking soda. Make a negative imprint of a similar leg to the one that is gone. Fill this with liquid Super Glue (Cyanoacrylate) and sprinkle baking soda from the other leg on top. Wait about a minute for this to set, then take the piece out. You will need to file it down to look like a leg, creating the new leg. View the Reattach a Broken Leg column to attach it. You will need to paint the new leg.


Leg Wraps
      You can make the break stronger by adding solid leg wraps. Make these out of a clay or trustworthy sculpting resin and put them on the leg. These will need to be painted.