coating metal jewelry

topic posted Sun, December 21, 2008 - 12:19 AM by  Kirsten
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Hello...

I searched here and found a post about coating copper jewelry with something specifically made to protect it (and the wearer's skin). What I'm wondering is, how do you all think using clear nail polish on a silvertone metal (locket from Michael's) would work? I want to keep it from changing color since it's not real silver, as well as protect the wearer's skin in case it leaves a mark. Has anyone ever tried this and did it work out well, and last for a long time? For what it's worth, I've used colored nail polish on metal before (usually buttons or barrettes) and it worked great. Thanks!
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Kirsten
SF Bay Area
  • Re: coating metal jewelry

    Sun, December 21, 2008 - 9:46 AM
    there are some really great (two part and or epoxy) coatings for metal...

    jewelry is not really my forte... so I can't speak with any authority...
    (and that has ever stopped me?)
    but, i guess my concern would be...
    I am really rough on jewlery and i would likely chip the nail polish off with use...
    and then it might get a blotchy oxidation spots.

    I am imagining a ring, but, i guess on other things it might hold up better.

    i just think there is a really good product out there somewhere.



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    • Re: coating metal jewelry

      Sun, December 21, 2008 - 10:59 AM
      I was trying to do things inexpensively (limited resources), and since the wearer won't be rough on the necklace it might be ok. I will look into the proper coatings as well and see if that might be a better route, especially since I am concerned about it changing color.

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