[Jewelry making - Article 00119] - Re: [Orchid] Cutting & Shaping Amber

[Mike1187]

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    I have seen some information about cutting amber on various lists
    and forums I frequent for cutting stones. it seems the general
    thoughts on amber, are just cut it with regular wet/dry sandpaper. if
    the stone needs to be dopped, regular white school glue is a good
    choice, because amber is so heat sensitive. Just a soak in water will
    disolve the glue. do NOT use any organic solvents with amber
    though... no alcohol, acetone.... anything like that that is often
    used while working on stones. solvents will distroy the amber. 

Mike


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