58vette
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by 58vette on Jan 3, 2008 19:12:23 GMT -5
Hi, I will try and show how I made the cabs. Step 1 is to cut two strips of what ever material you are going to use:  Second step is to glue the two pieces together:  Third step is to mark and cut the longer piece into several small pieces. The angle is up to you:  Next shows the larger one cut into small pieces:  Finally you glue the small pieces into one larger one and mark (I use a felt tip marker) to whatever cabochon you want to make.  Anyway this is how I make the cabochons. Yes, it is time cosuming but I have a lot of time to kill. I have not made a cab out of this piece of material....I will be doing it tomorrow. Also, I am posting a red colored cab doing the same process:  Good luck and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. gary |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jan 3, 2008 19:20:13 GMT -5
Got it! Guess what I'll be doing this weekend? ;D
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jan 3, 2008 19:20:58 GMT -5
Ooops, forgot to say "thanks"! Also, what do you use for glue?
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58vette
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by 58vette on Jan 3, 2008 19:38:56 GMT -5
Hi,
I found out 330 epoxy does a great job. I tried other glues and they did not hold.
gary
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Jan 3, 2008 20:51:41 GMT -5
Gary,
That is really cool! Thanks for sharing the info with us, and for the pics that explains the stpes. I am very interested in doing some of these. I may just have to put a few together this weekend. Thanks again. One other thing...can you get the 330 epoxy from any craft store???
Steve
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58vette
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by 58vette on Jan 3, 2008 20:54:58 GMT -5
I am not sure if it can be purchased at a craft store. I buy mine on ebay...It is pretty cheap.
gary
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jan 3, 2008 21:18:38 GMT -5
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Jan 3, 2008 21:19:43 GMT -5
that is way cool. Thanks for the info.
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Jan 3, 2008 21:29:59 GMT -5
Randy,
Thanks for the quick link. I'm gonna order some of it.
Steve
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luv2hound
freely admits to licking rocks
I try & I try, but dang it! Those rocks just keep ending up in my pockets
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Post by luv2hound on Jan 3, 2008 22:03:08 GMT -5
Gary thanks for the tutorial. These cabs are outstanding. I hope to try this technique one day.
~~Mitzi~~
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Post by Tony W on Jan 3, 2008 23:27:33 GMT -5
That is very cool. Thanks for the tut! Tony
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Post by rockds on Jan 4, 2008 11:15:40 GMT -5
Thanks Gary, that looks like something very fun and different to try!
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Post by krazydiamond on Jan 4, 2008 16:19:19 GMT -5
thanks for the tutorial, Gary! i use 330 epoxy all the time, sounds like i need to try this new way of making cabs!
KD
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Post by BuiltonRock on Jan 4, 2008 16:32:14 GMT -5
Gary, I have one ready to cab! Thanks for the lesson.
john
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Post by taogem on Jan 4, 2008 18:54:02 GMT -5
I am going to give this a try too.
I have had an interest in learning how to make intarsias too.
Gary, do you give the surfaces to each of these pieces a nice sanding prior to gluing them together. The joints on the finished red cab look nice and tight fit like maybe you did.
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58vette
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by 58vette on Jan 4, 2008 18:55:38 GMT -5
After showing the steps in making this cab, here are the results:  |
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Post by BuiltonRock on Jan 4, 2008 19:25:18 GMT -5
That came out sweet!
john
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Post by MrP on Jan 4, 2008 23:06:44 GMT -5
That is neat......MrP
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