[Jewelry making - Article 00235] - Re: [Orchid] Using glue in the construction of jewellery

[Dave Sebaste]

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>      I'm curious to know what all you experienced jewellers out there
>     think about using glue in the construction of jewellery, is it a
>     big no.no, or with the vast range of products out there today, is
>     it a legitimate technique to use. 

    Hi Ian, I think most people would equate using glue or epoxy in
    jewelry with the low-end costume end of the jewelry spectrum. Okay
    for rhinestones and plastic or base metal. Genuine gemstones deserve
    quality settings that hold them with mechanical force. That being
    said, there are always exceptions. Epoxy is used in lapidary work,
    especially inlay or intarsia. It is also used as a resin for inlaying
    crushed stone or other decorative "filler" material, which is then
    ground flush with the surface of the metal and polished. 

    The only time I use epoxy in stonesetting, and I do it somewhat
    apologetically, is when setting very steep stones, like bullets or
    tongues. With the steep walls, there isn't much compression of the
    bezel to grip the stone, and the epoxy gives me a little added
    confidence the stone won't fall out. 

    One person's perspective... 

Dave
Dave Sebaste
Sebaste Studio and
Carolina Artisans' Gallery
Charlotte, NC (USA)
dave AT sebaste.com 
http://www.CarolinaArtisans.com 

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