Post by micellular on Dec 8, 2015 13:06:08 GMT -5
I have two projects in mind:
1) Hand-sanding works so much better on fairly soft stones. I've been working this lace agate for on-and-off two weeks with very slow progress. Does anyone have preformed cabochons of fairly soft (Mohs 6 and below) stones that they want to get rid of? I'm looking for ones that have been domed on the 80 grit.
2) I have the nubbin of an idea for a project that uses transmitted light. For that, I'm seeking cabs (preformed or finished) that are too dark to see the color or patterns in reflected light, but are visible when slightly backlit. Some examples would be dark almandine garnet or plume agate cut too thick.
Thanks!
1) Hand-sanding works so much better on fairly soft stones. I've been working this lace agate for on-and-off two weeks with very slow progress. Does anyone have preformed cabochons of fairly soft (Mohs 6 and below) stones that they want to get rid of? I'm looking for ones that have been domed on the 80 grit.
2) I have the nubbin of an idea for a project that uses transmitted light. For that, I'm seeking cabs (preformed or finished) that are too dark to see the color or patterns in reflected light, but are visible when slightly backlit. Some examples would be dark almandine garnet or plume agate cut too thick.
Thanks!
