[Jewelry making - Article 00036] - Re: [Orchid] Unglueing Pearls Archives

[Brenda]

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Dear Christel and All,

    The post most recently that I remember was about removing posts
    broken off inside pearls. I posted to that thread on March 31, 2003.
    That thread was titled "Broken pin inside pearl". 

    http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive/200303/msg01106.htm 

    To remove a pearl that has been glued on to a post with the post
    still connected to the piece of jewelry, I generally use the
    electric soldering machine to heat directly behind the post. The
    post heats up so quickly that the glue bond breaks down well before
    any damage to the pearl. I also keep my apron between my fingers and
    the pearl, as it sometimes gets uncomfortable just before the pearl
    lets go. As always, don't breath the fumes that will roll off. Very
    nasty stuff. 

    There is also a product called "attack" that will break down epoxies
    and not damage a pearl. I don't think it works if the glue is super
    glue though. 

Good luck.

Brenda
david lee jeweler

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