How to fix a crack in wood before painting?

someone gave me a wooden childs rocking horse. the seat has a crack in it that goes all the way through the wood. i really want to try to fix this so i can paint it for my daughter. i would assume that i should use some type of glue and maybe some of those clamps, but if someone can give me more detailed advise, what type of glue, and the process, i would apprciate it thanks.How to fix a crack in wood before painting?
Use Wood Filler, it comes in different wood colours available in all hardware shops. Dries hard too.How to fix a crack in wood before painting?
It's hard to tell without looking to see how big the crack is and where it is, but I think an epoxy would do well. It will both fill the crack and hold the wood together.





If you can clamp the crack closed, then any woodworking glue (white or yellow) would work. Clean the crack then use something thin to spread the glue within the crack and clamp it closed.





BTW, while Gorilla Glue (polyurethane adhesive) does foam, it won't push the wood apart if clamped and will make a strong and very water resistant joint. You also need to moisten one side of the joint when using this type of adhesive for best results.





For my wood projects - and I do a lot of them - I usually use Titebond II or III. Both are yellow type water resistant glues. I use Gorilla when bonding metal to wood, and epoxies to glue together things that don't fit quite tightly together. I use one of the Goop glues to glue most flexible items.
Wood glue and wood putty are the right way to go as the previous post said. You can also get these items at a home improvement store. Titebond is the best brand to buy. Do not use gorilla glue because it is a ';foaming'; glue and will pull right back apart.
Gorilla Glue works well on most anything, but there is a glue made just for wood. It's by Elmer's, I believe, and is called Wood Glue! It can be found in most craft stores.





Now for the repair. If possible, remove both parts of the seat. You will need clamps, either straps or c-clamps, depending on the size of the seat. Usually glue is applied to both parts evenly, but not overmuch. Align the two sides, press firmly until they stay together, then apply clamps. Once completely dry (I would let sit for a day) sand the seam. If there are any gaps left in the wood, say, because pieces of wood broke off, you may want to use wood putty to fill that in. Also found in craft stores.





You may also want to consider a metal brace on the underside of the seat, if the rocking horse will get a lot of use. Two short metal strips, sturdy, applied with screws perpendicular to the wood seam. When finished, reattach the seat!
Gorilla Glue and you would need strap clamps Then sand and paint