[Jewelry making - Article 00534] - Re: [Orchid] [Enamel Beads] Vermiculite vs Perlite

[julietg]

========[ Invite a Friend - http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm  ]========


    I have never tried to anneal enamel beads in vermiculite (maybe
    that's why they tend to crack if I build up too much enamel on
    the tube- I was assuming it was the lack of counter enamel on the
    inside of the tube!) but I am familiar with vermiculite and
    perlite as soil additives for potted plants. I think the best way
    to deal with these dusty substances, including dry-sifted enamel,
    is to wear a dust mask and to "wet-clean" your work area with
    damp sponges and a mop. Never try to sweep your enamel area with
    a broom, you'll just kick loads of dust back up into the air.
    Keep the containers of your enamels and perlite covered even
    while you're working, the only things you should have exposed are
    wet enamels for packing, and it's good to make sure that they
    stay wet and the piece you're working on. I think the best way
    to deal with the dust is to be cautious and to clean after every
    work session. Juliet Gamarci julietg AT excite.com  

____________________________________________________________________
T h e   O r c h i d   L i s t
Open Electronic Forum for Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
____________________________________________________________________
Orchid FAQ:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/faq.htm
Orchid Archives:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive
Orchid Galleries:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/gallery.htm
Invite a Friend:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm
____________________________________________________________________
Tips From The Jeweler's Bench - Article Archive
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm
The Jeweler's Selected Bibliography List
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books
Buy Orchid Jewelry:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/shop
____________________________________________________________________
-Unsubscribe:
-Email: orchid-request AT ganoksin.com Body=unsubscribe subject=blank
____________________________________________________________________