[Jewelry making - Article 01005] - Re: [Orchid] Shellacing a Bracelet

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    I think i have solved the holding the bracelet problem. i was not
    using enough shellac. in order for the shellac to not crack while
    you are using it you need to start with a 3/8 inch thick piece on
    your wooden stick or what ever. then before you add the piece onto
    it you need to work it through with the alcohol lamp and let it
    slightly cool soft through out. for some reason this strengthens the
    bond. then you need to you need to lightly heat the piece and then
    lay it gentle onto the shellac. if it sinks to fast the piece is to
    hot. it needs to just slightly melt into it. then work the shellac
    up onto the piece. i was shellacing the bracelet to low, also i
    switch from a wooden ring to a 3" wooden ball that is attached to 1
    1/4" dowel that fits through my benchmate. with the ball you can
    shellac almost the entire bracelet on it and work it from all the
    angles, with it still being secure in the benchmate. for some reason
    the solid wooden ball gets rid of the spring and gives a better
    hammering surface. 

    i know Gerry said he doesnt like shellac but it seems to hold the
    work in place the best without doing any damage to the piece. 

    if you want to see a picture of the new ball email me and i will
    forward you it.

thanks for all you tips
Matthew

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