[Jewelry making - Article 00634] - Re: [Orchid] Best clear resin for small projects

[Bruce Holmgrain]

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    A couple of years ago, I broke an expensive opal in half. I let the
    end client know. He asked what I could do to restore it as best
    possible. He was a Phd. and wanted to know all of the specifics
    before I did it. I did not touch the two halves together before I was
    ready to proceed. The thing is that every time one touches those
    edges, one chips off small flakes. It is inevitable. Fit them
    together as little as possible. I epoxied the opal back together. I
    then cleaned up the excess epoxy and put a coating of UV curing
    crystal cement. This stuff sets up as crystal clear plastic. It can
    be tripolied and rouged. The doctor was happy with my repair. So much
    so that he paid for the job in full. A virtually invisible repair. 

    My point is that the UV curing crystal cement would probably serve
    your purpose. I believe that it is in fact the same stuff that is
    available to hide windshield damage that you can find at the auto
    shops. 

Bruce D. Holmgrain
JA Certified Master Benchjeweler
CAD/CAM Solutions
bruce AT goldwerx.us
703-887-4225
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