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You must keep any solvent - such as turps - away from your sample, otherwise you'll have fine cracks develop in the gum. Just filing, and then graded set of sandpapers, finishing up with a cotton cloth should do the job.
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To sand kauri gum, start with a fine-grit sandpaper to remove any imperfections and gradually move to a finer grit for a smooth finish. To polish, use a polishing compound or wax specifically designed for amber and fossilized resins. Apply the polish with a soft cloth and buff in circular motions until you achieve the desired shine.
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How do you say Polish in Polish?
"Polish" in Polish is "polski."
What is the Polish word for Polish?
The Polish word for Polish is "polski."
Are polish and Polish homophones?
No, "polish" and "Polish" are not homophones. "Polish" with a lowercase "p" refers to making something smooth and shiny. "Polish" with an uppercase "P" refers to people or things related to Poland.
What is grandfather in Polish?
Grandfather in Polish is "dziadek".
How do you say excuse me in Polish?
"Excuse me" in Polish is "przepraszam."
What did the gumdiggers come for?
kauri gum
What is New Zealand resin?
Kauri gum.
What trees were the source of the gum that the gum diggers searched for in the 1800s?
If you are talking about gum diggers in NZ, answer is Kauri trees.
Is the kauri snail endangered?
Yes, Kauri trees are endangered because of people in the old days chopping them down to make furniture or to sell there Kauri Gum
What nz harbor did the boat that carried kauri and gum used to travel down?
Kaipara harbour
Why did people go gum digging?
Gum digging is only in New Zealand; men and women used to dig gum from the old kauri trees around Auckland in the north island.
This town was originally a kauri timber and gum trading center many ships would sail into it?
Dargaville
What does the kauri tree do?
KAURI MEANS TREE KAURI MEANS TREE KAURI MEANS TREE KAURI MEANS TREE
How do you polish steel?
The soft sand.
What is the antonym for lubricant?
grit, sand, gum
How do you get gum out of your hair 0?
try nail polish remover
Where can you find Kauri trees?
like a kauri ge
