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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2019 18:06:55 GMT -5
Stumbled across a nice marker for using when marking out cabs. It doesn't stain down below the surface of the stone like Sharpies do, and comes in a thinner (1.3 mm) width than paint pens that I've used for marking slabs before. Doesn't wash off like pencil, but the line comes off easier than aluminum or Sharpie (use a razor or a scrub pad to remove), so you can change your mind before starting to cut and grind. Amazon carries them: Posca Thin Line Paint Marker but maybe someone else has them cheaper? For those of you who sell at shows, it would also work well for marking pricing or other info on the back of cabs or slabs. FWIW. |
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Post by Pat on Sept 25, 2019 18:17:46 GMT -5
Good idea for pricing. Thanks!
Color crayons work for cabs, too.
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Post by stardiamond on Sept 25, 2019 19:24:00 GMT -5
When I first started out I was told to use aluminum knitting needles. I use a Ticonderoga #2 pencil now. I mark the scene on the top with a pencil or sharpie and leave a generous space around the margin when I use the trim saw. I frequently cut in to the line because I have a hard time with the reflection off the water and sometimes there is chipping or small fractures. I redraw the shape on the bottom when using a template with a pencil and if the line disappears when grinding I redraw it. When I draw the lines sometime I am off and use the eraser and redraw. I also mark the girdle line with a pencil.
I had improper technique for a long time and now grind in a circle soo I just follow the cut line around the edges and am not as dependent on the marked line.
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 25, 2019 19:59:21 GMT -5
Thanks! Do you find that the white suffices for all your slabs? I have been using a fine pencil for a long time, but sometimes I can't see it.
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Post by Pat on Sept 25, 2019 20:24:19 GMT -5
Tela, Sharpie makes a set of three marking pens in gold, silver, and bronze.
We use them on dark slabs; black pens on light slabs.
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Post by gemfeller on Sept 25, 2019 20:52:52 GMT -5
Tela, Sharpie makes a set of three marking pens in gold, silver, and bronze. We use them on dark slabs; black pens on light slabs. Thanks for that suggestion! I don't often use templates but when I do I use a black Sharpie and get annoyed when I can't see the lines well on dark material. |
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Post by opalpyrexia on Sept 25, 2019 21:42:16 GMT -5
Tela, Sharpie makes a set of three marking pens in gold, silver, and bronze. We use them on dark slabs; black pens on light slabs. Do you use the Fine or Extra Fine pens, Pat? The Extra Fine have a fair number of 1, 2, or 3 star reviews on Amazon. |
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Post by Pat on Sept 25, 2019 21:48:09 GMT -5
I don’t remember. I generally get extra fine pens, so that would be a good guess. I don’t recall that the package mentioned a thickness. I’ll check.
Its7:45pm, and 86 degrees!
EDIT: package online says FINE TIP. I see there is also EXTRA FINE and ULTRA FINE as well.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2019 21:58:33 GMT -5
Do you find that the white suffices for all your slabs? They make the paint pens in various colors, but I was specifically looking for white. I find white does very well on everything but... white. Worst IMO is gray - too many color combos that the middle shades get lost. |
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 26, 2019 9:07:15 GMT -5
I'll have to check them out - Sharpies have a problem losing their color when I cut cabs on my trim saw... I hate having to stop and draw again, while on projects!
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Post by Pat on Sept 26, 2019 9:20:09 GMT -5
@rocks2dust I'm going to check them out. Thanks.!
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