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Post by 150FromFundy on Dec 14, 2009 21:52:27 GMT -5
These are some drilled performs that have just been glued and fitted with an up-eye. Add a jump ring and an ID tag and they become necklace-ready pendants. This is part of my December batch from the UV-10. What I really wanted to on about is the way that they are secured while the glue dries. Many RTHers use foam blocks, but they don’t always contour the rock after a number of uses. Worse yet is the electrostatic attraction of those little foam balls that fall of. This is a 1-pound pug of duct seal from the electrical department of most hardware stores. It’s cheap, moulds easily (even in the cold) and can be used again, and again, and again … It can be used for any glue application whether you drill, or glue findings. Give it a try if you haven’t already. Darryl.    |
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Sabre52
Cave Dweller 
Me and my gal, Rosie
Member since August 2005
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Post by Sabre52 on Dec 14, 2009 22:02:26 GMT -5
Very cool! I've used modeling clay for that sort of thing but it does leave a bit of residue which has to be cleaned off. Does the duct seal leave any residue?.....Mel
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Post by 150FromFundy on Dec 14, 2009 22:09:48 GMT -5
The duct seal can be a little greasy, but with a few wipes of a soft cloth it really brings out the shine. It also holds well under water for the drilling part.
Darryl.
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Post by moondragon on Dec 14, 2009 22:47:32 GMT -5
Great Idea:) And very beautiful cabs. Do you sell these or all these all orders from your family:)
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Post by 150FromFundy on Dec 15, 2009 7:38:47 GMT -5
I wish I could call these cabs, but they are preforms at best. I don't have grinding belts, discs, or wheels, so everything is flat without the "dome".
I managed to sell 50 pieces before Christmas and expect to unload another dozen or so by the end of the week to my wife's Gardening Club members. They are slowly catching on and most people who see them are genuinely interested in where they can get one. I've been encouraged to make more.
Darryl.
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uneekarts
starting to shine!
Member since December 2008
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Post by uneekarts on Dec 15, 2009 7:52:20 GMT -5
If you don't mind my asking, how much do you charge for these? You can PM me if you like.
Great idea, by the way and you get a nice shine from the residual oil so that's great.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 15, 2009 21:06:16 GMT -5
I never thought of using electricians putty, great idea!! Those pendants look great  |
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Post by frane on Dec 17, 2009 15:56:36 GMT -5
Those are cool! That is a great idea that I may have to try!
Fran
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Post by Bejewelme on Dec 17, 2009 19:23:48 GMT -5
Damn, I sell that stuff all day long, never knew what it was! Here it has a rock use!!!!Those pendants look super!
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CUL-Ann
spending too much on rocks
rock lover~
Member since September 2008
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Post by CUL-Ann on Jan 9, 2010 15:30:33 GMT -5
someone asked this ?? If you don't mind my asking, how much do you charge for these? You can PM me if you like. I also would like to know how much!!  |
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WarrenA
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2003
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Post by WarrenA on Jan 9, 2010 15:40:34 GMT -5
good job "ATTA BOY" now you need to make a cab machine. it can be done -- you can do it!!
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