[Jewelry making - Article 00342] - Re: [Orchid] Resin durability

[Thackeray Taylor]

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Dear Lisa,

>     So far, I've just done this with pendants, but I like the idea,
>     too, of using them (or something like them) in bracelets. Is the
>     resin durable enough for a bracelet? I'm just worried about it
>     getting nicked & scratched & such while being worn. 

    Colores is a great medium to work with, it has the characteristic to
    coat evenly and when cured it is shiny, no abrasive or polishing
    work is necessary. However because of this it can not be sanded or
    polished because of its relative softness. 

Hope this helps,

Thackeray Taylor
Rio Grande Technical Support
800-545-6566
505-839-3000 ex 13903
technicalsupport AT tbg.riogrande.com
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