[Jewelry making - Article 00046] - Re: [Orchid] Power tools or handwork with amber

[kirk stephan]

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>     if this doesn't work, you probably have copal. IMHO, much of the
>     stuff found in places other that the Baltic is too new to be
>     worked. How does your stuff look after a year of hand working?
>     Does it craze? 

    No, after a year (or 5) my pieces don't 'craze' and they are genuine
    amber, not copal. That cratex is an interesting idea. I think my
    problem is that my variable-speed motor doesn't go slow enough.
    Thanx, kirk
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