Super glue is available in liquid and gel forms. Gels, which have added silica, work well for porous surfaces like porcelain, so they're great for fixing small chips in toilet tank lids or sink edges.

The glue available on site was super glue, but not my favored brand. It was a Loctite gel concoction — thick and gooey. In this form, the glue is easy to apply precisely and accurately, ...