i have a crystal mug that has a small chip on the top in a spot away from where i drink from.

i have run my finger over the chip and don't feel anything sharp.

will fine wet and dry sandpaper smooth the chip or if not what could i use to smooth it.

i can't eliminate the chip's appearance, i just want to make sure it is not sharp

yes....you can sand glass with sand paper......but you will also etch the area around it. You can polish this out if you have the energy.

Rick you can polish it the etching with a dremel (adjustable speed on low) with a cloth buffer and some toothpaste.

do a google search for glass blowers (ie pipe shops) in your area. Some whiz kid will fix you right up and maybe even put you a pretty bird or rabbit on it or something for next to nothing.

Hell just fork out the 99 cents for another and go smoke a cigar !

5. Author: jackconrad

"crystal mug"

4. Author: adroomi420a

time heals all wounds

welcome back J

3. Author: ZRX1200

goos idea, but we haven't used toothpaste in 25 years.

i put them in a professional vibrator with a cleaner and replace them in the morning.

i haven't had a toothache in 25 years.

Dollar store Rick. Small investment.

Some 1200 grit (or finer) wet silicon carbide paper would work to smooth any edges on crystal. Also, a (small) fine grit diamond honing stone will do the trick. I've used that on lab glassware (soda lime, Pyrex/borosilicate, and even quartz) with good results to remove any sharp edges.

I recommend that you do not use a Dremel to polish it, that might make things worse.

-JT

Well if it matters this much then i would heat it up then try a flat edge for a little reshaping fished of with a very fine emery cloth. For heat you could use a butane torch or as a last resort use a cigar lighter.

I've buffed scratches out of fish tank glass and it was a nightmare to do manually. Once you use the heavier grade sand papers to get it started there is no turning back. All I'm saying is be careful. It can be a lot of work. I'd let a professional do it.