[Jewelry making - Article 00279] - Re: [Orchid] Removing epoxy

[David L. Huffman]

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>         I need to remove stones from a gold bracelet that have been
>     epoxy in, what should I soak it in?? 

    Hi Laurie; Usually, the product used is called "Attack".  It's not
    the most safe product to work with, methyl ethelyne keytone
    something or other.  I get it from Stuller or Rio, but it has to go
    UPS ground, hazardous shipping charges apply. Another alternative is
    to go to the local paint store and get some brush cleaner.  I don't
    know that all formulas work, but if you find one with the MEK in it,
    it should do.  Use rubber gloves and a respirator. Finally though,
    there is a safer alternative that sometimes works for me, although it
    works rather slowly.  It's sold in paint departments as "Citrus
    Stripper". It works, but takes a couple days.  Also, I believe it
    has citric acid in it, so don't leave pearls or cameos or peridot in
    it, as these will get etched or eaten away. 

David L. Huffman

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