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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TurChunkin t1_ix1p0iv wrote

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

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Jenos00 t1_ix6h1su wrote

I did a pressurized high temp thermostat housing in a truck with JB Weld. Can confirm best thing for a permanent attachment.

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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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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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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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Restlessquiet t1_ix1t5te wrote

The link says silicon adhesive gel or a strong glue.

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thatprettykitty OP t1_ix2csst wrote

I saw that. Since I know nothing about any of that I was hoping for some direction as far as brand.

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slip-shot t1_ix2egr8 wrote

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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zkulka t1_ix6i8do wrote

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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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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