[Jewelry making - Article 00130] - [Orchid] Metal Sealer & Tarnish Inhibitor

[Carnahan]

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    I am casting some small pieces (2" x 4") in white bronze for
    exterior use.  Their background is filled with an epoxy resin.  They
    will be exposed to harsh northern winters, as well as hot summers. 
    They will be highly polished, both the metal and the resin, and need
    to keep this look. 

    The solutions I've come up with will not work: 

    Laquer- will not withstand the elements Clear powder coat- the resin
    fill will not take the 400 degree temperature of the powder coat
    process. 

    Chrome or other plating-  the piece is curved and the resin fill is
    ground down to the curvature of the metal piece and polished, any
    plating would be removed in the process. 

    Does anyone have any ideas of what to use? 

Thanks-
Andrea

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