Lampwork Repair Question

I have a vessel shaped like this one... http://snipurl.com/7fj2. While
the one in the link example has gorgeous flowers, the inside of the bead
hole is really yucky looking. And it looks the same as one I have that
I'd like to fix - except mine is still chipped and hasn't been sanded
down yet. I was thinking of using a jeweler's file to sand down the
obvious chips on my vessel, but then I expect it would look like the one
in the link I give... all frosted and sanded-looking.

Is there anything I can put on the bead hole that will make it shiny
again? I was considering putting a Swaro crystal on a piece of SS wire
to fit it tightly inside the hole, then gluing the whole thing into the
hole using Jeweler's Glue. But the sanded edges would probably still
show around the crystal base.

Would fingernail polish work to put a shine back on the bead hole? Or
do you think should I just frost the whole vessel after sanding the
chipped hole?

Thanks!
Linda




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On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 12:56:33 GMT, "bluemaxx"
wrote:

Would fingernail polish work to put a shine back on the bead hole? Or
do you think should I just frost the whole vessel after sanding the
chipped hole?

Flame polishing would probably be overkill, so I'd suggest something
like Future floor polish. I would guess clear fingernail polish would
work, as well.

A jeweler's file or bead reamer will work to sand down the hole, and yes,
fingernail polish will be fine to make the glass shiny again. Some people
actually do this with transparent glass beads because the polish makes the
hole almost disappear. You have the right idea!

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Kandice Seeber
Air & Earth Designs
http://www.lampwork.net

I have a vessel shaped like this one... http://snipurl.com/7fj2. While
the one in the link example has gorgeous flowers, the inside of the bead
hole is really yucky looking. And it looks the same as one I have that
I'd like to fix - except mine is still chipped and hasn't been sanded
down yet. I was thinking of using a jeweler's file to sand down the
obvious chips on my vessel, but then I expect it would look like the one
in the link I give... all frosted and sanded-looking.

Is there anything I can put on the bead hole that will make it shiny
again? I was considering putting a Swaro crystal on a piece of SS wire
to fit it tightly inside the hole, then gluing the whole thing into the
hole using Jeweler's Glue. But the sanded edges would probably still
show around the crystal base.

Would fingernail polish work to put a shine back on the bead hole? Or
do you think should I just frost the whole vessel after sanding the
chipped hole?

Thanks!
Linda




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Thanks, Tink and Kandice. )))
I knew you guys would come up with good answers... although I have no
idea what 'flame polishing' is, Tink... or how I could do it. Maybe
hold my Zippo lighter to it long enuff to melt the edges?? lol
Linda



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Is there anything I can put on the bead hole that will make it shiny
again? I was considering putting a Swaro crystal on a piece of SS wire

use a very fine diamond file and polish
off the rough spots etc.

if you want it "clear" looking when done - either you would have to use a
rotary tool with cerium oxide -and rouge powder to polish - yes you can polish
glass to shiny - but it takes a long time.
Quick and "cheat" way - would be to coat the inside with "FUTURE" clear floor
polish - this takes away the "matte" look
and makes bead holes look "clearer" -
(tip I heard from a famous lampworker long time ago - -)
Cheryl
DRAGON BEADS
Flameworked beads and glass
http://www.dragonbeads.com/

or how I could do it. Maybe
hold my Zippo lighter to it long enuff to melt the edges?? lol

NO _ don't EVEN try it (in jest)
it will crack the vessel.

If you know someone with lapidary equipment - they can polish the top in a
matter of minutes..
Cheryl
DRAGON BEADS
Flameworked beads and glass
http://www.dragonbeads.com/

Very cool tips, Cheryl. I'll try the future floor polish also!
I have a few matte beads that have a few spots on them that didn't take
the etching solution as well as the rest of the bead. Sounds like
dipping them in Future might be able to fix that problem, also!
Thanks!
Linda

"Cheryl" wrote in message
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: if you want it "clear" looking when done - either you would have to
use a
: rotary tool with cerium oxide -and rouge powder to polish - yes you
can polish
: glass to shiny - but it takes a long time.
: Quick and "cheat" way - would be to coat the inside with "FUTURE"
clear floor
: polish - this takes away the "matte" look
: and makes bead holes look "clearer" -
: (tip I heard from a famous lampworker long time ago - -)
: Cheryl
: DRAGON BEADS
: Flameworked beads and glass
: http://www.dragonbeads.com/
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I'll try the future floor polish also!
I have a few matte beads that have a few spots on them that didn't take
the etching solution as well as the rest of the bead. Sounds like
dipping them in Future might be able to fix that problem, also!
Thanks!
Linda

I don't think it will totally make a matte bead shiny again..... AND it will
wear off with time.

If you have some matte beads that are not evenly matte --- why not just buy a
jar of dip n etch -- and redip the rascals???

Cheryl
Cheryl
DRAGON BEADS
Flameworked beads and glass
http://www.dragonbeads.com/

On 01 Jul 2004 15:44:10 GMT, eads (Cheryl) wrote:

If you have some matte beads that are not evenly matte --- why not just buy a
jar of dip n etch -- and redip the rascals???

I've had the same problem with etching beads sometimes: They don't
always etch evenly. I thought it was my etching solution, so I bought
a new bottle. Same issue. I've not examined the situation enough to
say if it's a particular kind or color of glass yet.

That's one of the reasons I decided to get a sandblaster. LOL!

Tink

Bullseye seems slightly resistant to etching, while Japanese glass
etches if you accidentally sneeze too close to it.

Both do etch so nicely with a sandblaster or a rock tumbler, though!

-Kalera
http://www.beadwife.com
http://www.snipurl.com/kebay


Tinkster wrote:
On 01 Jul 2004 15:44:10 GMT, eads (Cheryl) wrote:


If you have some matte beads that are not evenly matte --- why not just buy a
jar of dip n etch -- and redip the rascals???


I've had the same problem with etching beads sometimes: They don't
always etch evenly. I thought it was my etching solution, so I bought
a new bottle. Same issue. I've not examined the situation enough to
say if it's a particular kind or color of glass yet.

That's one of the reasons I decided to get a sandblaster. LOL!

Tink