[Jewelry making - Article 00100] - Re: [Orchid] Water Glass

[Abo Originals]

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Marilyn,

    Water Glass is Sodium Silicate.   I bought some for the same purpose
    at the corner drugstore here in Ketchikan (to stabilize a tufa stone
    mold, one of many projects I haven't gotten around to trying).  I
    would think if they have it here, it should be available in most any
    drugstore/pharmacy. If not, I'm sure they could order it. My quart
    bottle cost about $14.00. Ofcourse, everything is expensive here
    (the classic explanation is shipping charges) 

    The container says it is used for sealing concrete floors, water
    proofing, and gasket cement. Why do they sell it at a drugstore? I
    don't know. 

    I have read in several places that it is used to stabilize stones
    such as turquoise as well. 

    Good Luck, 

Chris Hanson
Abo Originals
Ketchikan, AK

    btw: Since I haven't used it yet, I haven't downloaded a MSDS but it
    does say to avoid contact with eyes and skin on the bottle. It would
    be wise to check out the safety info before using.  

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