[Jewelry making - Article 01138] - Re: [Orchid] Mother of Pearl - Will it take a dye?

[Steven Holden]

========[ Invite a Friend - http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm  ]========


    Hi, Years ago we used to dye mop beads, so we got in touch with the
    "Guild of Buttonmakers" or some such in UK  because they used to make
    billions of mop buttons way back when, and they recommended using
    powdered leather dyes (aniline) dissolved in alcohol, and heated in a
    bain-marie type arrangement (pan of dye sitting in pan of hot  water
    on the stove). Alcohol boils at a lower temperature than water so you
    don't have to boil the water..Dip the shell and leave in the dye
    until you get the right shades after rinsing in cold water.It worked
    ok for us.As for removing lacquer...we use acetone or sometimes nail
    polish remover works. 

    We're also looking for MOP suppliers so I'll be interested to see if
    anyone knows of someone. regards Steve Holden www.platayflores.com



____________________________________________________________________
T h e   O r c h i d   L i s t
Open Electronic Forum for Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
____________________________________________________________________
Orchid FAQ:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/faq.htm
Orchid Archives:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive
Orchid Galleries:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/gallery.htm
Invite a Friend:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm
____________________________________________________________________
Tips From The Jeweler's Bench - Article Archive
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm
The Jeweler's Selected Bibliography List
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books
Buy Orchid Jewelry:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/shop
____________________________________________________________________
-Unsubscribe:
-Email: orchid-request AT ganoksin.com Body=unsubscribe subject=blank
____________________________________________________________________