thomtap
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by thomtap on Jun 11, 2012 10:55:41 GMT -5
Does anyone have a good prescription for Vibe tumbling Nephrite Jade cab preforms in a lot-o?
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herchenx
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Post by herchenx on Jun 14, 2012 17:36:40 GMT -5
my only prescription is I could never get it to work.
Given the process for wheel-polishing jade I think a light touch is required and special polish is required (a-la ZAM) and I don't even know if it is possible to tumble or vibe polish.
BUT there are some crazy-talented tumblers on here and I'd love to hear any ideas!
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Jun 14, 2012 19:07:35 GMT -5
I think success varies with the particular hunk of jade. I've tried Wyoming jade and Jade Cove material with no luck ( serious undercutting). I saw some Coulterville, CA jade that was tumbled and took a pretty good polish. I'd not mix it with anything else and maybe even check it on the wheels first to see if it has a tendency to undercut......Mel
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