RESIN CAMEOS'

The current most popular Cameos are constructed of resin.

Resin Cameos are often the Cameos with the highest relief , the widest variety of shade  choices , the lightest weight and maybe the lower priced.

The lower price does not mean lower quality. This is the new generation resin .

The primary components are plastic resin- not to be confused with straight plastic.The differences canbe enourmous ; the medical as well as the construction fields are using a form of similar resin.

Resins are based in one property ; with at least one other secondary : this is the bonding agent.Resins are stronger than most other foms of Cameo and likely to be more detailed.

Theprimary resin ingredient for cameos is a poly-resin constructed of plastics , finely ground ; water; glues;stone resin ; glass and marble resin are often added for strength. This is than in a liquid form placed in precarved molds and kiln fired ; or air dried - the temperature at which the process occures will determine thefinal type .

Resins are then seperatedinto smaller working groups and dyeis added to allow      the assorted shades for which resins are so very popular.

The mostpopular Cameochoice is resin. Price ranges vary dramatically.It iss possible to have a resincameo for under $10.00 ; with thhe lasting features of the more expensive porcelian.

A cameo is first and foremost ; a work of art.As a gift ; Cameos' are hystorically the gift of love and rememberance.

Styles vary from, necklaces to broochs . to bracelets ,rings and earrings.

A well cared for Cameo will last many lifetimes. The Cameo you purchase tooday will more likely than not become a family heirloom.

They are the most personally expressive of all forms of jewely. Any interest ; has a Cameo depicting it.

Choose your resin Cameo well and with the savings over the porcelain , bone. shell. silver and gold ; you may find yourself with a small picture of all the major interests in your

life.

Resin care is simple; srore away from bumps from other jewelry..Gently dust afterwearing and dry polish the metal setting. Apply perfumes first ; allow to dry  - this prevents chemical interactions .

Should you ever have a problem ; seek a jewelers advice -most resins are very sturdy; pins and neclkace loops are the areas to be most cautious about. The replacement cost is usual rather small.

Enjoy and mix Cameos ; with gold and silver a natural ; with Cameo earrings in one depiction and a pin in another - you add interest. Staying within the color or subject is the easiest mix.