[Jewelry making - Article 01187] - Re: [Orchid] Repairing Rubber Cord Necklaces

[Christine Pyman]

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>     how long have you found to be not "very long"? 

    Lisa, the original post wasn't mine, but here is my experience. I
    have had neoprene cords last 6 years, and some last 6 months - same
    size neoprene all purchased from the same supplier within a couple
    of months. The six year ones are still fine and the six month one was
    returned to me totally brittle and almost rigid ( sound effects here
    - muted screams in background) I have also had some returned after a
    year or so where the neoprene had become soft and crumbly around
    where i glued and riveted the catch on ( screams fading). The glue
    was the recommended locktite 501. The supplier tells me that their
    supplier is probably sourcing from different places, but it all
    looks the same, just behaves differently over time. Needless to say,
    I have stopped using neoprene cords with my work unless the customer
    insists, and I do tell them the experiences with this material.
    Obviously other people are having similar experiences, and BTW I
    might add that my supplier is reputable - in fact the only actual
    jewellers supplier in this state. Sorry, no answers here except
    maybe try another supplier- just adding to the discussion, 

Christine in Sth Australia
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