How do you tell the difference if glass gems are painted or not?
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Recently used a red glass gem for a project and later the red came off leaving a clear gem.
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Painted glass, typically is going to lose its’ paint, sooner or later.
I would take a paper clip end & scratch it. Paint will come off easily.
Why not use integrally colored glass?
Cheryl thank you. But I want to know if they are painted or not before I buy them. So should I scratch them while at the store? Where would one get integrally colored glass gems? Thanks again.
Try scratching one with yournail
Thank you.
Georgia: Gems with paint are usually more Opaque
Thank you Nan