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lpl
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Cabs for earrings Apr 12, 2020 14:45:55 GMT -5 toiv0 and knave like this

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Apr 12, 2020 14:06:31 GMT -5 toiv0 said:

I don't like making earrings, smithing or the stone work. I do though like what you polished up. You silver work is always off the chart I will watch patiently to see the finished product.

Thank you Billy. Earrings can be tedious for sure, though I find the cabs come along pretty quickly since there isn’t a ton of material to move. Thank goodness, though, for good loupes!

John

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Cabs for earrings Apr 12, 2020 14:48:03 GMT -5 RocksInNJ likes this

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Apr 12, 2020 14:06:49 GMT -5 gemfeller said:

Looking good! The Charoite is killer. Here's a hint to prevent splitting. Some people doublet it with a very thin backing, usually black in my experience. The backing seems to prevent its tendency to split while cutting. The backing can easily be ground off if the stone is going into an open setting. If it's going to be bezeled just leave it for added strength.

Thanks Rick! And thank you too for the tip. I have absolutely no idea why I didn’t ever think of that. Good grief 😳 This is why I like this forum so much, everyone is so generous with ideas and experiences. I appreciate it so much.

John

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Cabs for earrings Apr 12, 2020 14:53:11 GMT -5 rockjunquie and RocksInNJ like this

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Apr 12, 2020 14:45:06 GMT -5 rockjunquie said:

Great group of cabs! And so many, too! I would NOT have the patience for that. The charoite are a testament to your skill. I have decided never to cut anymore without backing them first. Too expensive to gamble.

Thanks Tela! Working charoite is so humbling. Like I mentioned to Rick, I have no idea why I didn’t think to back it. Oh well, now I know 😊

John

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beefjello no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2006 Posts: 8,731	Cabs for earrings Apr 12, 2020 15:58:19 GMT -5 lpl likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beefjello on Apr 12, 2020 15:58:19 GMT -5 Some beautiful sets in miniature! Terrific work!!
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MsAli misunderstood rock expert Member since October 2017 Posts: 11,455	Cabs for earrings Apr 12, 2020 16:32:10 GMT -5 lpl likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MsAli on Apr 12, 2020 16:32:10 GMT -5 These are fantastic and I cant wait to see the finished results
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lpl has rocks in the head Member since December 2017 Posts: 748	Cabs for earrings Apr 12, 2020 17:31:14 GMT -5 knave likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 17:31:14 GMT -5 Apr 12, 2020 10:58:55 GMT -5 knave said: Wow! I agree with Ed, quality over quantity. That’s a great avatar picture. I barely remember when my son was that age.
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