Gem removal

[kfletch]

Anyone have a good method for removing small gems without ruining them? Hoping to get something anno'd then glue it back on...

[athomas]

Any tool with a flat edge that can get under the edge of the gem will work. They are generally glued on with a rubber type cement. You just have to take your time and the gem will lift right off.

[kfletch]

Thanks. Didn't know if they were paper underneth.

[audioSLAVE]

Putting a little Goo Gone around edges helps a little too.

[alpha_q_up23]

I've used a hair dryer to warm up the glue and remove my cp jewel before I anodized it before

[Nobody]

Do the goo gone, but get some dental floss , wedge it under it and slowly work it back and forth. The very best way in removing glued items without damaging the underneath.