Thread: Coticule Seal Edges?

I wanted to ask the experienced here (excuse me if you see this question elsewhere):

Does one seal the edges of their coticule stones (like a jnat - with cashew lacquer or similar)?

Any feedback would be appreciated!

I have never seen a coticule with sealed edges, but some may do that.

I have done it. On a combination les latenuses bout. There were some irregularities on the sides of the hone. I didn't want water getting in and cracking my precious rock apart. I used a couple coats of clear nail polish. I haven't needed to do this on any other coticule.

I would not think it would be worth it unless it had fissures or was the odd, slightly porous one.

The fragile sedimentary nature of Japanese hones seem to need the protection of edge sealing. I have quite a few coticules and I have never had a thought of a need for sealing their edges.

I've never sealed any of the edges on any of my coticules. If you feel the need to do so.....do it.

Merry Christmas!

If you want to, go ahead...not going to hurt a thing. I have never had a desire, nor do they need, to seal a coti or thuringian other than preserving a label.

Nope, a waste of cashew oil, or whatever.

Originally Posted by shooter74743

If you want to, go ahead...not going to hurt a thing. I have never had a desire, nor do they need, to seal a coti or thuringian other than preserving a label.

i don't really understand how lacquering a label will "preserve" it; lacquering or coating labels or artwork on paper will ruin it and make it worthless from a conservators viewpoint; to preserve artwork or prints made on paper it will be best to take it off the stone, and leave it as is - never make any alterations

Originally Posted by tonsorius

i don't really understand how lacquering a label will "preserve" it; lacquering or coating labels or artwork on paper will ruin it and make it worthless from a conservators viewpoint; to preserve artwork or prints made on paper it will be best to take it off the stone, and leave it as is - never make any alterations

You miss the point. The label is not of particular value. The label on the hone, for confirming the identity of the hone, confers the value to the hone. When the hone is used with water, the label can be at risk if it is not protected.