Originally Posted by
Barry Santini
You should:
1. Know how to critically-size lenses. If you can successfully remove and insert lenses into an ancient plastic frame with many fractures and cracks, you have passed horn insertion 101.
2. The lens bevel Must be matched exactly to the frame's bevel curve.
3. Polish the edges of the lenses.
4. Heat thicker/laminated horn, especially ones with deep bevel grooves, hotter than the blazez of hell.
5. Use mineral or baby oil along the temples to even out heat peneration when adjusting.
6. Pray
Horn is a luxury material. It is really not well suited to a one pair and wear every day for 3 years consumer. Quality does vary.
FWIW.
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