[Jewelry making - Article 00590] - Re: [Orchid] Preserving patina surfaces

[Eileen Procter]

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Dear Namita,

    I have yet to re-apply a coating to anything I have previously
    coated but usually remove coatings applied by other people (I'm a
    conservator). Re-application of a lacquer does not necesssarily
    require sanding.  I prefer to soak the object in a suitable solvent
    (usually acetone).  It may take a couple of fresh solvent baths as
    the solvent will discolour as the lacquer dissolves - it turns
    yellow.  Once your object is clean and grease-free (the other bonus
    of useing acetone) you can re-dip your piece providing the patina is
    still to your liking. 

Eileen

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