[Jewelry making - Article 00089] - Re: [Orchid] Resin Jewelry

[Karen Christians]

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Susanna,

    Do all your polishing prior to filling.  Sorry I omitted that.  The
    small 3M polishing wheels will just muck up the resin, but honestly,
    it very much depends on what kind of look you want.  Personally, I
    like a matt finish.  The shiny acrylic finish looks too fake to me. 
    I go for textures and colors.  My tea leaves are filled with real
    tea.  My fish are filled with sand, dried seaweed which I have
    collected or others have collected for me. 

    There is a bridal market, wedding rings, engagement rings, special
    silver charms for the bride's maids, etc.  Mine is the honeymoon
    market.  The newlyweds travel to some exotic place and bring back
    some dried flowers, leaves, sand, earth, whatever.  I make a custom
    piece with all the elements.  I also do buttons for men's jackets. 
    They look great. 

Have fun!
-k
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