[Jewelry making - Article 01210] - Re: [Orchid] Brazilian agate idea

[Beth Rosengard]

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Hi Roseann,

>     These types of agates are usually really transparent, and I can't
>     picture how any glue would not show through badly. 

    I've done it many times and never had a problem.  I use
    cyanoacrylate ("super glue").  The only way the glue could show is if
    there are gaps; but if the glue takes up all the space between the
    back of the stone and the surface it's being glued to, there's no way
    it can show. 

    Let's say I'm gluing a stone onto aluminum foil.  I smooth the foil,
    squeeze out the glue, use the side of a toothpick to spread it evenly
    and place the stone.  I don't worry about extra glue getting on the
    sides of the stone because when it's all dried, I take an Exacto
    knife and shave off any excess.  Then I wipe the surface of the stone
    with acetone.  Also, if the glue is drying too slowly (which it will
    do when there's volume), and I'm getting impatient, I'll spray with
    an accelerant (I think it's called Zip Kicker).  YMMV, of course. 

Beth

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