[Jewelry making - Article 00182] - Re: [Orchid] Cleanning stones

[Lee Einer]

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>     some of the materials I'm getting lately feel like they have been
>     coated with wax or paraffin (specifically that bad boy, Ching hai
>     "jade", which is an un-jade.)  Has anyone else seen this?  How can
>     I remove it without scouring? 

    Be aware that once the waxy stuff is removed, you may be
    disappointed in the appearance of the stone. The waxy stuff may have
    been applied to disguise a porous surface which will not polish
    without some sort of treatment. 

Lee Einer
Dos Manos Jewelry
http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com

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