Introducing Zam polishing compound and one way to use it. For our European friends - I can now supply Zam! Contact me at philongold@gmail.com for more detaild
I just came across your videos today, and I'm so glad that I did! They're informative, charming, and outright charming. What a lovely treasure trove of videos!
I use Zam to polish my silver when making jewelry. First I use Bobbing compound, then Zam. Zam is useful for polishing stones (not fine jewelry) when they start to lose their shine. When cutting cabochons, I use diamond paste on felt for a final polish, 15,000 grit or higher, then set it in my silver jewelry. Rock on!
So the secret is to load the felt wheel by going slow with the Dremel tool. This stuff is hard,, not a paste and I tried to load the felt but used high speed to load it and it just flew all over. Yes.. its great stuff once you find out how to use it. So heating is not necessary as I was considering. Thanks!
Thank you sooo much for posting this. I bought some Zam and will pick up some felt wheels for my dremel. Would like to repolish some Malachite that has gone quite dull.
Thank you I have been looking for something I could buy at a local store and thank goodness they sell this . I will buy cerium oxide but I have to order on line and I need the wife for that
good demo. but when the head finally pops off the cotton buffing wheel, the comedy portion of this bit goes to 11. i use ZAM on turquoise, chrysocolla, etc, and the results are remarkable. just starting out though.
+n123nana Hi, I have some Labradorite myself and I know how hard it can be to get a good finish on it. Therefore, I can answer you question quite easily - YES ZAM does work on lots of other stones including Labradorite! I trust his helps - if you need any more help, just drop me a line. Cheers Phil (www.philongold.net)
+Steven Campeau Hi Steve I only work in Precious metals, so I have no idea about copper and brass. However, there are LOTS of really fantastic products on the market for polishing silver and gold, see if you can get to try some. Where abouts in the world are you? Cheers Phil (www.philongold.net and Cabochons with Class)
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I just came across your videos today, and I'm so glad that I did! They're informative, charming, and outright charming. What a lovely treasure trove of videos!
I use Zam to polish my silver when making jewelry. First I use Bobbing compound, then Zam. Zam is useful for polishing stones (not fine jewelry) when they start to lose their shine. When cutting cabochons, I use diamond paste on felt for a final polish, 15,000 grit or higher, then set it in my silver jewelry. Rock on!
So the secret is to load the felt wheel by going slow with the Dremel tool. This stuff is hard,, not a paste and I tried to load the felt but used high speed to load it and it just flew all over. Yes.. its great stuff once you find out how to use it. So heating is not necessary as I was considering. Thanks!
Thank you!! I was wondering if it was suppose to be hard as a brick, or if it was just cold! Thanks!
You need to try some fabulustre also. Great for soft stone. And yes you can use both for metal.
Thank you sooo much for posting this. I bought some Zam and will pick up some felt wheels for my dremel. Would like to repolish some Malachite that has gone quite dull.
Does Zam work on hard stones like agates and jasper?
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Was wondering out of interest could zam be used for CZ stones on jewellery? or is there a special compound for that type of stones?
where can you get it from in the uk
Thank you I have been looking for something I could buy at a local store and thank goodness they sell this . I will buy cerium oxide but I have to order on line and I need the wife for that
Is Zam all you really need to polish a stone? Do you need anything else except for the drill and the drill bits?
Can I use Zam with my leather wheel?
I’m all over this stuff like a hobo on a hotdog ty again
Can you list what materials you have?
good demo. but when the head finally pops off the cotton buffing wheel, the comedy portion of this bit goes to 11. i use ZAM on turquoise, chrysocolla, etc, and the results are remarkable. just starting out though.
Do not have the buffer machine....can this be done by hand as well. thank !!
Does Zam work on different stones such as Labradorite?
+n123nana Hi, I have some Labradorite myself and I know how hard it can be to get a good finish on it. Therefore, I can answer you question quite easily - YES ZAM does work on lots of other stones including Labradorite!
I trust his helps - if you need any more help, just drop me a line.
Cheers
Phil (www.philongold.net)
Is Zam good for Metal??? Copper Brass Silver???
+Steven Campeau
Hi Steve
I only work in Precious metals, so I have no idea about copper and brass. However, there are LOTS of really fantastic products on the market for polishing silver and gold, see if you can get to try some.
Where abouts in the world are you?
Cheers
Phil (www.philongold.net and Cabochons with Class)