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<p>[QUOTE="TIF, post: 3775582, member: 56859"]Bronze coins can be difficult as pendants because of the sweat and such. </p><p><br /></p><p>Is the coin is a simple bezel, with the back side of the pendant open (the coin touching her skin)? In this case perhaps clear nail polish would be the best thing, applied after cleaning and thoroughly drying the coin. RenWax (petroleum distillates) is probably not a great thing to have in contact with skin. Who knows what metals are in that alloy too-- some might not be the friendliest things when mixed with sweat, oil, and skin. All the more reason to seal it.</p><p><br /></p><p>If clear nail polish is too shiny, perhaps beeswax on the front of the pendant and nail polish on the back would be good.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="TIF, post: 3775582, member: 56859"]Bronze coins can be difficult as pendants because of the sweat and such. Is the coin is a simple bezel, with the back side of the pendant open (the coin touching her skin)? In this case perhaps clear nail polish would be the best thing, applied after cleaning and thoroughly drying the coin. RenWax (petroleum distillates) is probably not a great thing to have in contact with skin. Who knows what metals are in that alloy too-- some might not be the friendliest things when mixed with sweat, oil, and skin. All the more reason to seal it. If clear nail polish is too shiny, perhaps beeswax on the front of the pendant and nail polish on the back would be good.[/QUOTE]
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