Crockery

Stop a hairline crack from spreading through your favourite plate, bowl, or china

“I used the creeping crack cure on a broken ceramic tile, and it did the trick! Thanks a bunch!”

– Jonathan Keeley, Judge.me review

Cracked plates, bowls, and treasured china can be repaired before the crack spreads further with every wash and use.

Captain Tolley’s Creeping Crack Cure uses capillary action to seep into these cracks and seal them from the inside, and on pieces that have broken into separate fragments, it can also bond them back together with a watertight seam.

a cracked piece of crockery which can be sealed if there are leaks from hairline cracks using Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure sealant

“I was recommended this product by my cousin who swears by it. She has repaired her favourite mug several times. And she’s right – it does repair crockery. I’m just wondering now where else I can apply it!”

– David Allen, Judge.me review

One customer’s 100+ year old Czech china, part of a special-occasion service, had developed a hairline crack – several applications later, it no longer felt like it was falling apart.

– Rob McMillin, verified Amazon customer

Another had a bowl broken into several pieces that would have been impossible to glue conventionally – taping the pieces in place, then applying the sealant along the seams and wiping off the excess, gave a fully mended bowl.

– Mr. J. Barker, verified Amazon customer

How to use it on crockery

For a hairline crack (the piece is still whole):

  1. Clean the area around the crack and let it dry completely.

  2. Apply a few drops directly along the crack line – using a hypodermic syringe can provide more accuracy.

  3. Wipe away any excess immediately with a damp cloth. Dried stains can be removed with industrial wet wipes.

  4. Wait 30 minutes, then reapply if the crack is still taking up sealant – most cracks take several applications to fully seal.

  5. Leave for a minimum of 24 hours* before washing or using again.



For a piece broken into fragments:

  1. Fit the pieces together and hold them firmly in place with strips of tape.

  2. Apply the sealant along the outside of every seam, then wipe off any excess.

  3. Using a hypodermic syringe can provide more accuracy.

  4. Once dry, remove the tape from one section at a time and repeat the treatment underneath, where the tape was covering the seam.

  5. Finish by treating the same seams from the inside for a fully watertight bond.

  6. Leave each application to dry fully – usually overnight – before moving on to the next piece.



*For best results, apply in dry conditions above 10°C / 50°F and keep the area dry while it cures.
Cold or damp weather slows curing, and moisture can dilute the sealant before it sets, so allow extra time if conditions aren’t ideal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it hold on something I use every day, or just decorative pieces?

Both – customers have used it successfully on everyday plates and bowls as well as antique and decorative china, and once cured it holds up to normal washing and handling.

Yes – apply it along the seams from the outside first, then the inside, once the pieces are taped firmly together. It takes a bit more patience than a simple hairline crack, but the results can be genuinely watertight.

Creeping Crack Cure is designed for sealing hairline cracks and isn’t sold as a food-contact product. A fine crack only takes a few drops, and it works best on decorative and display pieces, or on areas that don’t touch food or your mouth, such as the outside of a mug away from the rim.

Other uses

wooden sash windows which can be sealed if there are leaks from hairline cracks using Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure sealant

Wooden & Sash Windows

Hairline cracks in window frames and glazing let moisture in, especially where the seal around the glass has shrunk or perished with age.

a wooden kitchen counter top which can be sealed if there are leaks from hairline cracks using Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure sealant

Kitchen & Worktop Joints

Joints between sinks, worktops, and units are prone to fine cracks that let water seep through and damage the cabinetry underneath.

a toilets cistern which can be sealed if there are leaks from hairline cracks using Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure sealant

Ceramic Cisterns

Toilet cisterns and pans often develop hairline cracks in the porcelain that cause slow, easily-missed leaks long before the damage is visible.

a shower enclosure in the home which can be sealed if there are leaks from hairline cracks using Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure sealant

Showers

Constant exposure to water and weight makes shower trays and door seals especially prone to hairline cracks that lead to leaks in the floor below.