[Jewelry making - Article 00170] - Re: [Orchid] Using glue in the construction of jewellery

[Silverfoot]

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    Now you have done it.  Talk about the proverbial "can of worms". 

    My thoughts: While glue is good, it can be a pain-in-the-ass as
    well. We all know that glue is great for holding things together, and
    may seem like a really good idea at times; however, it becomes a real
    annoyance to anyone who has to repair/modify the jewelry in the
    future.  It can make a real mess or even discolor the stone you are
    working on if you use heat to remove it (not to mention the potential
    smells).  Also, because of the sensitivity of certain stones (opals,
    amber, Pearls, etc..), glue should not be used unless you can
    guaranty that the piece is never going to have to be repaired. (of
    course we have all broken this rule at times <grin>) 

    Most accept glue when used in costume jewelry, however, in standard
    jewelry glue is normally considered the exception, not the rule. 
    I.O.W:  Use glue only when you can't figure any other way to solve
    your problems, and even then use it sparingly and with caution.

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