[Jewelry making - Article 01037] - Re: [Orchid] Making Mokume Eyeglasses

[Brian Adam]

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>         I am sure you will get a lot of replies like this, but that
>     work is fascinating!! I eagerly await next week's installment. Cam
>     ps How strong are the glasses when subjected to wear?  Also, are
>     you concerned about the copper being etched (such as happens on a
>     ring)?? 

    They're very strong. Run over them in an SUV, you have SUVs over
    there? ;) and they'll buckle for sure, but knowing how stg is so
    malleable, I bet I could salvage them. Sit on them and the lenses
    will probably crack, but precious metals will withstand being
    re-distorted back to shape. 

    No, I'm not at all worried about the etching, if it ever happens in
    this situation. Isn't wear a factor? Rings will be subject to more
    wear and rubbing against harder objects than eyeglasses. 

    Anyway, James knows his materials. 

Brian
B r i a n   A d a m   
e y e g l a s s e s   j e w e l l e r y
Auckland NEW ZEALAND
www.adam.co.nz

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