[Jewelry making - Article 00472] - Re: [Orchid] Difficulties with Silver granulation

[Katherine Palochak]

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>     I had thought that hide glue was just white glue like Elmer's, but
>     it won't mix with Batterns. What is hide glue? I tried using the
>     glue only and heating the piece with a Prestolite. The granules
>     adhered to each other but not to the base. Any advice will be
>     appreciated. 

    Just catching up on Orchid postings and yours caught my eye. You've
    had a lot of knowledgable responses. Two things I would like to add
    heRe: 

    First, it doesn't necessarily need to be hide glue. The purpose of
    the glue is to get the little buggers (granules) to stay put until
    you're ready to fire them. All that's required is for the "glue",
    whatever you might be using, to be organic and for it to be able to
    carbonize before it reaches the fusing temperature. The adhesive
    doesn't matter whether it's hide glue, flour, corn syrup, or even
    sticky spit after you've sucked on a piece of candy. 

    Second, someone mentioned Titebond glue. I've found it to be an
    excellent glue. Just make sure what you get is the one that is the
    dark brown viscous liquid. I happen to know that Woodworkers' Supply
    of Wyoming (also in New Mexico and one other state) sells it and has
    an online catalog. 

    Usual disclaimers about a personal reference. 

Kathy in Wyoming, formerly of New Mexico

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