asunna
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Post by asunna on Dec 8, 2016 21:06:01 GMT -5
Goodevening I am new here, been lurking for a bit, a few months ago I decided to start creating some jewelry, wire wrapped, and others. I have a customer who is inquiring about a rough looking gemstone that "floats" or is "invisible" around the necklace I have a beautiful piece of rainbow fluorite she would like me to do , so far ive tried jewelry glue plus jump rings which did not work and im curious if i should just cut the chain and jewelry glue it to both ends? any opinions or thoughts would be preferable. I have put up the photo of the idea she would like this specific piece of rainbow fluorite has no drilling. ![]()  |
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Post by kk on Dec 8, 2016 22:28:54 GMT -5
Personally, I dont trust glue. How about drilling to a depth of at least one chainlink and then polishing it out to make invisible before using epoxy.
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Post by paulshiroma on Dec 8, 2016 23:06:34 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, by the way.
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asunna
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Post by asunna on Dec 9, 2016 14:31:43 GMT -5
Personally, I dont trust glue. How about drilling to a depth of at least one chainlink and then polishing it out to make invisible before using epoxy. I believe you need a dremel correct? I have yet to purchase one I currently only own a regular drill for household duties. I do have epoxy.. |
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Post by kk on Dec 9, 2016 17:45:19 GMT -5
Personally, I dont trust glue. How about drilling to a depth of at least one chainlink and then polishing it out to make invisible before using epoxy. I believe you need a dremel correct? I have yet to purchase one I currently only own a regular drill for household duties. I do have epoxy.. Yep, Dremel or Fordome would be handy for work like that, but if you got Diamond bits, you could do it also with your drill too. Fluorite is not very hard, so it should go fairly quick. But be careful, fluorite does have a temperament. I tossed the last (and only one) I worked out because it fractured on me constantly.  |
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Post by Pat on Dec 9, 2016 19:46:56 GMT -5
Nice idea!
When drilling stones, do it in water.
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Post by pghram on Dec 9, 2016 22:16:20 GMT -5
Welcome, Sorry, I can't help w/ your request. But, there are many hear that can, I'm sure.
Peace,
Rich
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asunna
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Post by asunna on Dec 9, 2016 22:43:21 GMT -5
I believe you need a dremel correct? I have yet to purchase one I currently only own a regular drill for household duties. I do have epoxy.. Yep, Dremel or Fordome would be handy for work like that, but if you got Diamond bits, you could do it also with your drill too. Fluorite is not very hard, so it should go fairly quick. But be careful, fluorite does have a temperament. I tossed the last (and only one) I worked out because it fractured on me constantly. yes it can break a bit easy ive noticed, i did so some hand chisel and hammer, which was interesting but got some cute pieces and shapes for earrings thank you for your help |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2016 12:03:25 GMT -5
Fluorite is soft. Use care when drilling. Regular masonry bit will work.
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Post by gemfeller on Dec 10, 2016 16:09:31 GMT -5
I believe you need a dremel correct? I have yet to purchase one I currently only own a regular drill for household duties. I do have epoxy.. Yep, Dremel or Fordome would be handy for work like that, but if you got Diamond bits, you could do it also with your drill too. Fluorite is not very hard, so it should go fairly quick. But be careful, fluorite does have a temperament. I tossed the last (and only one) I worked out because it fractured on me constantly. Fluorite has perfect cleavage in 4 directions. (As someone I knew used to say, "only in gemstones is cleavage a problem.") Due to that it can be *very* tricky to work with since cleavage planes open very easily during handling/cutting. I've never tried to drill it and considering its "issues," I doubt I ever will. |
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Post by metalsmith on Dec 11, 2016 7:29:50 GMT -5
Tension setting?
I'm not sure whether fluorite from different locations has different properties, but the local material has a strong cleavage that likes to actively cleave on pretty much about any manipulation.
I've not tried tumbling or facetting, but just (trying to) set stones was a nightmare. I gave up, but I'd be keen to try again. I have a broken Chinese Fluorite obelisk that didn't survive the postal journey here (from within the UK) despite being well packed, so I have some material to play with when I put the time aside.
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