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Post by creativeminded on Sept 2, 2005 9:02:54 GMT -5
Well I finally finished some of the apache tear that Tellfamily sent me. None of them turned out to be clear like the apache tear that I have seen in the past, so I am thinking it might be more black obsidian, doesn't matter it is still beautiful.  For the polish I used 1 1/2 TBSP of Cerium Oxide and 1 1/2 TBSP of aluminum oxide. I decided to mix them so I can use up some of the other polish I have. Ignore the white flecks the piece of clear plastic has some residue from the rough I scanned earlier. Tami |
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Sept 2, 2005 9:15:10 GMT -5
Nice- Oh on apache tears they are only clear when held up to the light- try it!
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Post by connrock on Sept 2, 2005 9:18:07 GMT -5
Mixing polish is a big no no!!
If you polish them again in just cerium oxide they will shine right up for you!!
Tom
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Post by creativeminded on Sept 2, 2005 9:19:34 GMT -5
I did that and the two pieces of mahogany obsidian are the only ones that are clear. Little interesting tidbit on the mahogany in the picture if you turn it one direction you can see partially through it and if you turn it the other direction you can't see any light through it. You literally can see different layers.
Tami
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chassroc
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Post by chassroc on Sept 2, 2005 9:20:44 GMT -5
Those came out very nice...I didn't know about mixing polishes...I have never done it but tks for the tip
csroc
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Post by creativeminded on Sept 2, 2005 9:22:53 GMT -5
The picture doesn't do them justice, they have a perfect glassy shine on them.
Tami
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