Seeking advice for a way to keep these cat urns permanently shut..

Submitted by thatprettykitty t3_yzr5v8 in DIY

My cat Delilah passed away last September and her sister, Daisy, just passed today. I have these urns for them but I have no idea what to use to keep the lids attached to the base. Any feedback is very appreciated. I have no intention of opening the urns once the remains are placed inside and sealed so I'm looking for something to keep them shut for good. The description says silicone adhesive gel but I'm not sure which brand will work best. Thank you.

https://www.amazon.com/Rare-Egyptian-Bastet-Cat-Memorial/dp/B01MTV2MBW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=VIONI4OVHEHY&keywords=egyptian+urn&qid=1668905751&sprefix=egyptian+urn%2Caps%2C64&sr=8-2&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb

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https://www.amazon.com/Top-Collection-Egyptian-Canopic-Bastet/dp/B003P57MRQ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=VIONI4OVHEHY&keywords=egyptian+urn&qid=1668905751&sprefix=egyptian+urn%2Caps%2C64&sr=8-6&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb

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beaner06 t1_ix1kgcm wrote

You could try using some sort of resin or wax to seal it maybe. Worst case scenario something like jb weld would work

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TurChunkin t1_ix1p0iv wrote

I would use JB weld. They'll never open again short of breaking.

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Restlessquiet t1_ix1t5te wrote

The link says silicon adhesive gel or a strong glue.

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signal15 t1_ix1twmm wrote

Glue? Caulk? Just go to home depot and get something kinda thick, squirt it around the rim, and stick the lid on. Pretty easy.

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Lehk t1_ix24rs1 wrote

I would use epoxy, the self mixing kits with a plunger and mixing tip should do well

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slip-shot t1_ix2egr8 wrote

Replying to thatprettykitty (#587,153)

Go to Home Depot, head to the caulk section and look for clear silicone. There should be one there in a toothpaste style tube. That should work well and the clear finish can be good if smoothed.

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wickedpixel1221 t1_ix2lva6 wrote

I have nothing additional to add but wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss.

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Biteysdad2 t1_ix2q3v4 wrote

JB weld makes a 2 part epoxy that I think will do the job and come out looking clean without a bunch of skill.

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Chapman79 t1_ix3kask wrote

Threadlocker. The blue is sufficient.

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zkulka t1_ix6i8do wrote

Replying to slip-shot (#587,250)

OP, you're getting a lot of overkill replies. i.e. JB Weld is way more than you need. Just get some hardware store clear silicone in a tube. Any brand will do the job. Kitchen/Bath or "general" - either will be fine.

Also, I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you have joyful things in your life to balance this out.

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