Tribe.net. Local Connections $item.owner.firstName http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/60ac3a14-d422-4961-8101-6c6dd91303ab#c57a0f5c-4d77-475e-abcc-6b269c058c90 2008-12-31T04:09:07Z 2008-12-31T04:09:07Z

Thank you Tiffany!!!!

$item.owner.firstName 2008-12-31T04:09:07Z Zemis http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/60ac3a14-d422-4961-8101-6c6dd91303ab#76a7aff5-fb64-4243-a363-cc5dfac40a4a 2008-12-26T12:01:26Z 2008-12-26T12:01:26Z

Ive always just used a good clear nail polish..

Zemis 2008-12-26T12:01:26Z Kirsten http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/60ac3a14-d422-4961-8101-6c6dd91303ab#31d5bed4-5321-4a63-b715-cb1571389688 2008-12-24T09:29:10Z 2008-12-24T09:29:10Z

Thank you kindly for the info and link.

Kirsten 2008-12-24T09:29:10Z Tiffany http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/60ac3a14-d422-4961-8101-6c6dd91303ab#34ac83ad-8f0b-4393-985d-a65509a0221b 2008-12-23T02:20:30Z 2008-12-23T02:20:30Z

this 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 http://cnmat.berkeley.edu/resource/allergy_jewelry_shield

Tiffany 2008-12-23T02:20:30Z Kirsten http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/60ac3a14-d422-4961-8101-6c6dd91303ab#a45db701-e97f-45dc-8b73-5ed095320285 2008-12-21T18:59:15Z 2008-12-21T18:59:15Z

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.

Kirsten 2008-12-21T18:59:15Z Tom http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/60ac3a14-d422-4961-8101-6c6dd91303ab#9d8c779a-384e-4741-b0f6-83125173e4ed 2008-12-21T17:46:06Z 2008-12-21T17:46:06Z

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. .

Tom 2008-12-21T17:46:06Z Kirsten http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/60ac3a14-d422-4961-8101-6c6dd91303ab#f6a56bc2-9756-48c8-8b94-962991246f42 2008-12-21T08:19:11Z 2008-12-21T08:19:11Z

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!

Kirsten 2008-12-21T08:19:11Z