Post by gemkoi on Jul 21, 2006 15:45:58 GMT -5
~How to Make Plume Agate Doublet Cabochon
Hey Folks, i have completed a breif write up on Plume agate doublet making. And if you click on the photo in this thread, it will take to the full write up.
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Its very important for this to work, to have very clear plume agate. I know for a fact the Regency, Graveyard, Idaho Plume agates works awesome for this type of cabochon. But the more clear the base agate, the better end result.
*Another problem you may run into it pitting in the agate. So please take the time to properly select "doublet" grade rough or slabs. Very clear base agate, few to no pits, and ideally little or no fractures.
A note on Slabbing for doublet making; Always try to cut thinner slabs for doublet making. Most often my doublet slabs are 3/16 inch thick or thinner. As you really don't need a thick cabochon, but in the case here with these two slabs. My Plume slab was 3/16inch thick, but my backing slab was thicker. And you'll notice in the finished cabochon a deep bevel to the back of the cab.
Folow this link to read the full write up.......
freeformcabs.com/howtomakeaplumedoublet.htm
Hey Folks, i have completed a breif write up on Plume agate doublet making. And if you click on the photo in this thread, it will take to the full write up.
----------------Start-----------------------------------
Its very important for this to work, to have very clear plume agate. I know for a fact the Regency, Graveyard, Idaho Plume agates works awesome for this type of cabochon. But the more clear the base agate, the better end result.
*Another problem you may run into it pitting in the agate. So please take the time to properly select "doublet" grade rough or slabs. Very clear base agate, few to no pits, and ideally little or no fractures.
A note on Slabbing for doublet making; Always try to cut thinner slabs for doublet making. Most often my doublet slabs are 3/16 inch thick or thinner. As you really don't need a thick cabochon, but in the case here with these two slabs. My Plume slab was 3/16inch thick, but my backing slab was thicker. And you'll notice in the finished cabochon a deep bevel to the back of the cab.
Folow this link to read the full write up.......
freeformcabs.com/howtomakeaplumedoublet.htm
