Wow, Vicky that is amazing to do with sandpaper by hand. If I tried, my hands would probably fall off. I am thankful for power tools and definitely makes me appreciate jade more, knowing how difficult it is to work.
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SmokieDragon, that is a really cool and unique design. You are a master with knotting. To me, it is so much more satisfying to wear something I designed or "fixed". I think it gives me a connection with the piece and I appreciate it more.
Thanks but it’s really just the photo cuz actually the pendant is a much softer & lighter colour.
Imperial green, brown spots and white. I simply could not resist!
It will be a tight squeeze but I sure hope it fits with bag plus soap. I can't wait for it to get to me from the seller.
It will be a tight squeeze but I sure hope it fits with bag plus soap. I can't wait for it to get to me from the seller.
A little glow on such a gloomy day.Have a good weekend Jadies.
I’ve not posted in a long time. The app stopped working. It took me a long time to catch up on a few months’ worth of posts, haha.
Anyway, I just want to say that I’m glad you decided to keep this bangle. It’s very icy and beautiful. I know what you meant about having a perfect bangle, but I guess as these are all hand-polished, it’s very hard to find a perfect one. If I look closely at my bangles, I’m pretty sure I’ll find lotsa imperfections too, which is why I don’t look too closely these days (except checking that there are no flaws like cracks, chips or lines) .
I have always been drawn to the idea of having a permanent bangle, or one which I wear constantly for years and years. Alas, I’m too fickle and will itch to change bangles every couple of weeks
What is your most effective way to remove a too-tight bangle?
Do you think sometimes when we have difficulty removing a bangle, it may be partly psychological? I’m having a bit of a problem with the current one I’m wearing. It’s a princess round which is just slightly smaller than my ideal size. I can wear it and I have removed it before. But as I always find princess rounds more painful to put on and remove, I always anticipate the pain and tenses up, which exacerbates the problem, I guess.
I’ve tried lotion, plastic bag + lotion and olive oil, all without success so far. It would be a pity to have to break it . I don’t know why I was able to remove it the last few times (the last time I wore and then removed it was several months ago) and not now. Didnt put on weight.
If you have any suggestions, will love to hear it.
Do you think sometimes when we have difficulty removing a bangle, it may be partly psychological? I’m having a bit of a problem with the current one I’m wearing. It’s a princess round which is just slightly smaller than my ideal size. I can wear it and I have removed it before. But as I always find princess rounds more painful to put on and remove, I always anticipate the pain and tenses up, which exacerbates the problem, I guess.
I’ve tried lotion, plastic bag + lotion and olive oil, all without success so far. It would be a pity to have to break it . I don’t know why I was able to remove it the last few times (the last time I wore and then removed it was several months ago) and not now. Didnt put on weight.
If you have any suggestions, will love to hear it.
Cold water, holding your hand above your head, and really relaxing your hand ?
Sorry to hear that using a plastic bag together with lotion and olive oil didn't work. How about waiting for colder weather? Say on a rainy day too. Is there a jade shop you can visit and then maybe you can ask for help to remove your bangle on the pretense of trying on other bangles?
Maybe try massaging your hand to relax and squeeze it together at the knuckles first. I agree relaxing helps a lot. For me somehow it is easier to remove bangles in the evening. First thing in the morning my hands are more swollen contrary to what people have said here. Maybe that's just me and my carpal tunnel stuff. Also make sure you try over the bed for when the bangle comes flying out!
LOL, Smokie "under the pretense of trying on other bangles"! That is exactly what I am going to do next time I get a bangle stuck! This method has the additional perk of trying on more bangles.
I’ve not posted in a long time. The app stopped working. It took me a long time to catch up on a few months’ worth of posts, haha.
Anyway, I just want to say that I’m glad you decided to keep this bangle. It’s very icy and beautiful. I know what you meant about having a perfect bangle, but I guess as these are all hand-polished, it’s very hard to find a perfect one. If I look closely at my bangles, I’m pretty sure I’ll find lotsa imperfections too, which is why I don’t look too closely these days (except checking that there are no flaws like cracks, chips or lines) .
I have always been drawn to the idea of having a permanent bangle, or one which I wear constantly for years and years. Alas, I’m too fickle and will itch to change bangles every couple of weeks
Thank you BreadnGem, I am very glad I kept it as well. I love it more and more each day!
It is my permanent bangle... until I get a glassy one perhaps.
Haha! Yes, trying on more bangles is always great especially ovals since they have 2 diameters
I also prefer nighttime for removing bangles but that's because I feel more relaxed after my shower whereas in the morning, it would be rushed with having to go to work