[Jewelry making - Article 00799] - Re: [Orchid] Gold on quartz

[Beth Rosengard]

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>       Can anyone point me to techniques for plating or adhering a gold
>     coating to the 'back' of a polished quartz slab so that, like a
>     mirror, it can be seen through the 'front'? 

    You can use a gold-colored foil or ribbon or mylar (all from a gift
    or craft store) and adhere with any clear glue -- epoxy or even
    superglue.  I sometimes use this method for cabochons that will be
    bezel set, i.e., the backs will be protected and invisible. 
    Depending on how you plan to use your quartz slab, this method may or
    may not be suitable. 

Beth 


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