[Jewelry making - Article 00835] - Re: [Orchid] Glueing Rubbercords

[Gail Smith]

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    I don't know whether to be happy or sad to be an expert is this
    field, but, here goes.  When it comes to rubber cords and glue-
    years isn't appropriate.  If an article is worn 1-3 times a week, in
    a matter of months (6-9) you'll notice the rubber is getting stiff
    (I don't know if this is a reaction to lotions, soap, etc.) it will
    break if the glue doesn't fail first. When this trend first
    appeared, I got my replacement rubber at the local Do It, I was a
    hero, none of our suppliers had it. That has since changed, and I
    would recommend fire mountain gems for replacement rubber.  But you
    need to inform your customers that this is a maintenence concern. If
    it's a favorite piece, it won't last 1 year.  Glue aside, the rubber
    will break after prolonged contact with the skin.  (I will say I
    don't know if this applies to male jewelry, all my experience has
    been with female oriented jewelry- necklaces in particular-
    bracelets are not as badly affected) 

    <edit> message combined </edit> 

    I just reread your question and realized I didn't answer it. My
    preferred glue is Tenax +.  Also Tenax 7R is the best stuff around
    I've used for plastic. 

Ciao
Gail

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