[Jewelry making - Article 00304] - Re: [Orchid] Cement pigments

[Noel]

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>     Integral dyes and pigments for cement are specifically made to
>     resist the alkalinity of the cement, otherwise they will break
>     down over time. 

    This made me think-- if you are using quite small quantities of
    cement, you can color it with powdered enamel, which comes in every
    color and should not break down. The quantity thing is only because
    enamel is expensive... a good way to use up contaminated colors?

--Noel

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