sheltie
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by sheltie on Jun 7, 2013 15:05:40 GMT -5
On many of the slabs that I polish, I find that cracks and pits develop after I've done a couple or more grits. There is always plenty of surface space that can be used for cabbing but I was wondering if the crqacks, etc., can be filled in without distracting from the overall appearance?
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Post by deb193redux on Jun 7, 2013 15:48:01 GMT -5
treated areas can be addressed to varying degrees with superglues, epoxies, resins, and in some case waxes. it usually will not have the same shine and flash as the rock. the best resins cost more than most rock.
you want hard, waterproof, and UV impervious. IMO, only worthwhile for exceptional materials or scenes. success is never 100%
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sheltie
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Post by sheltie on Jun 7, 2013 18:23:12 GMT -5
That's kinda my reaction as well. I haven't paid big bucks for super high quality material because I'm not in the "bidness" of making money through lapidary. I admit to having an obsession with slabbing and polishing the slabs but the imperfections inherent in the rocks don't bother me all that much. I suppose if I ever decide to up my game I might have to reconsider.
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