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!
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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Re: coating metal jewelry
Sun, December 21, 2008 - 9:46 AMthere 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 AMI 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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Re: coating metal jewelry
Mon, December 22, 2008 - 6:20 PMthis is the best product I've found
I've used it & lots of my customers use it & I haven't had any or heard any complaints yet
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Re: coating metal jewelry
Wed, December 24, 2008 - 1:29 AMThank you kindly for the info and link.
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Re: coating metal jewelry
Fri, December 26, 2008 - 4:01 AMIve always just used a good clear nail polish..