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Post by sitnwrap on Feb 10, 2009 11:11:06 GMT -5
Well, I love the doublets and triplets that cabbers have posted and am intrigued at what the process is and looks like as you create the beauties so I was wondering if any of you talented cabbers would be willing to post picks of a doublet and/or triplet process? I bet other members would like to see it also. Shannon, I have had this thought/request in my head for the past month and your pics finally made me post the request. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2009 12:39:34 GMT -5
Lori..........Im just getting ready to start another one. What perfect timing!!! I will post pics every step of the way.
Shannon
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Post by 1rockhound on Feb 10, 2009 13:11:51 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2009 13:17:41 GMT -5
Hey, thanks for the link! Bob is the best one to show off this method.
Shannon
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Post by Bejewelme on Feb 10, 2009 13:26:33 GMT -5
I have a doublet started too I will send a pic, and maybe I will learn the proper way to finish it from Bobby!!! Shannon yours is great! I am curious to see your pic tute as well! I am one who learns by seeing, and the more the better.
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Post by sitnwrap on Feb 10, 2009 15:00:43 GMT -5
I just read the link, thanks 1rockhound for posting it. It sure looks labor intensive.
Shannon and Bejewelme, I would love to see your pics. I did not realize that doublets and triplets were for the purpose of making a very thin cab more durable. I thought is was to add one cool pattern of a slab over another so the two patterns blend. I did know doublets were used to make black opals.
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Post by akansan on Feb 10, 2009 15:08:45 GMT -5
You can use it that way as well, sitnwrap. It's also done to highlight a pattern - like with the thin plumes mentioned. And adding different colors to the back pulls out different patterns...
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Post by sitnwrap on Feb 10, 2009 15:18:24 GMT -5
Thanks for the info akansan. I wonder if you could create sizable doublet slabs then cut several preforms, grind and polish. Seems like you would get more cabs for almost the same amount of labor. Or maybe I missed something in the steps posted in the link.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2009 15:39:09 GMT -5
Lori......everyone does it different but me, I grind the general shape of each piece PRIOR to putting the two pieces together with epoxy. The way Ive always figured, the stress of the extra cutting and grinding could possibly fracture or chip one of the pieces. So if Im doing an oval doublet, I grind both pieces into ovals first. Also, you need to flat lap doublet pieces in order for th epoxy to adhere properly. They have to be really flat. Its why Im glad I kept my laps from when I had the Inland machine.
Shannon
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2009 15:41:25 GMT -5
Oh and also.........in the case of plumes or whatever, the top piece has to be VERY thin. More thin than you have probably ever cabbed. The thinner the material, the better the doublet will look.
Shannon
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Post by sitnwrap on Feb 10, 2009 19:19:49 GMT -5
especially if you have only cabbed twice in your life . tucking all this info in the back of the noggin. So where's the pics ;D
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Post by SteveHolmes on Feb 10, 2009 20:30:25 GMT -5
I'd love to see a step-by step tutorial! although the link is mighty helpful. I want to try a doublet one of these days...soon! I'm going to have to save that link and keep my eye open for any new tutorial that comes along. Steve
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