Color Adjustments for Purchased Bails

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Color Adjustments for Purchased Bails Apr 26, 2018 5:56:27 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones and MsAli like this

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I bought a bag of those cheap fold over metal bails. The kind with leaves on both ends. Was looking at the glass cabs I have and thought a bail that matched one of the colors in the glass would be perfect.
So, started a test run on one bail. Applied two coats of semi translucent fingernail polish (with nylon). First on one half, then the other. Each coat has to dry at least 6 hours, so a long process. Next step is to apply another coat of a different color of semi translucent polish. Last step is to apply two coats of clear nail hardener polish. All polish is applied to what will be the outer surface of the bail, except for the last step. I apply that to the inner surface of what will be the loop on the bail. Each coat is very thin. The areas that will be glued onto the cab cannot have the polish on them.

Now, I need to get some more nail polish, opaque, in colors that coordinate with the cabs I have from jamesp. I do not want the bail to distract from the beauty of the cab.

I have used this technique with shell and metal beads in the past and it worked well.

Was inspired by the many photos of MsAli and her colorful fingernails.

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Color Adjustments for Purchased Bails Apr 26, 2018 7:18:07 GMT -5

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Post by gmitch067 on Apr 26, 2018 7:18:07 GMT -5

Concern(?)... Every time I use those bails I get epoxy on the stone that has to be cleaned off to make it look good. I use acetone or the commercial glue remover that is designed for the glue. What will that do to the nail polish covering on the bails???

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Color Adjustments for Purchased Bails Apr 26, 2018 7:57:50 GMT -5 gmitch067 likes this

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I use a gel type stone/metal glue. No seepage onto the stone/glass. I also rough up a small area where the bail will attach on both stone/glass and bail. After attaching, I clamp and let it sit for at least 24 hours. Then attach fishing line to the bail. Piece is secured in a vice with lots of cushioning. I pull very hard to see of bail will come off. So far, 40 of 40 have been good. Pulling mechanism is attaching the other end of fishing line to a door handle and closing it. I am guessing at least 40 lbs. force. Guess over the years I have figured out just how much glue to use to prevent seepage and get a good adherence.

MsAli misunderstood rock expert Member since October 2017 Posts: 11,455	Color Adjustments for Purchased Bails Apr 26, 2018 9:49:37 GMT -5 rockjunquie, fernwood, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MsAli on Apr 26, 2018 9:49:37 GMT -5 At least something about me inspired someone It sounds like a great idea! Pictures please
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fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,965	Color Adjustments for Purchased Bails Apr 26, 2018 10:32:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Apr 26, 2018 10:32:34 GMT -5 Will post photos after I get the more brilliant color fingernail polish. Will post the one I am working on now after it is attached to pendent.
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MsAli misunderstood rock expert Member since October 2017 Posts: 11,455	Color Adjustments for Purchased Bails Apr 26, 2018 10:45:01 GMT -5 fernwood likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MsAli on Apr 26, 2018 10:45:01 GMT -5 Walgreens sells a brand called sinful colors Cheap and all sorts of bright fun colors
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rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,955	Color Adjustments for Purchased Bails Apr 26, 2018 10:52:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Apr 26, 2018 10:52:27 GMT -5 I'm not sure I like this idea. It seems like it would peel or bubble and look cheap after awhile. Just my 2 cents.

fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,965	Color Adjustments for Purchased Bails Apr 27, 2018 3:18:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Apr 27, 2018 3:18:58 GMT -5 A lot depends on how thin the layers of polish are and the type of metal.
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Color Adjustments for Purchased Bails Apr 28, 2018 9:39:30 GMT -5 rockjunquie likes this

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Post by fernwood on Apr 28, 2018 9:39:30 GMT -5

Here is a photo of work in progress. Had major equipment failure (eyes/hands), so there is a little glue that needs to be cleaned up. Will be using a fine point, angled orange stick dipped in polish remover for that. The markings on the top of the pick are natural to the stone.
Since this one is for me, I used one of the imperfect bails. The bail is slightly crooked to ensure coverage of both the "hole marks". From one side you can see the back of the other side of bail.
I roughed the bail a little. Then applied the base color of translucent, metallic, light tan to one end. Let dry for 6 hours, then applied it to other end. Repeated the process with the next color of translucent, metallic, peach. Did two coats of the peach. Lastly, added a coat of clear sealer. All coats were extremely thin. My strange sleeping patterns actually sped up the process, as I could apply another coat at 3:00 AM, lol.

When complete, this will be strung through several pieces of linen cord. Sorry for not using image hosting, but do not want my friends who are receiving the other necklaces/picks to see this. They have been known to look at my photos on Flickr.

I love the patterns in this one.

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