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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 14:48:03 GMT -5
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.
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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 14:45:55 GMT -5
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!
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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 13:51:58 GMT -5
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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 13:51:13 GMT -5
What a nice bunch of earring cabs. Thanks Beth.
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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 13:50:13 GMT -5
They look look most excellent, but those pink ones are killer. Thanks RocksInNJ. That’s some rhodonite from near Silverton and Ouray CO. I really want to get down there and collect some one of these days
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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 13:46:41 GMT -5
Out of the ballpark, it's a homer!!! Those are awesome sauce!!! Thanks orrum 😊
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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 13:45:50 GMT -5
Those are great, John! Good timing, too! They're the just the right motivation that I need to get going! I have to cut a pair of small agates for earrings for my wife's sister's husband to give to his wife for her early May birthday. Despite daily reminders I've been letting the job slide, but your excellent cab pairs have got the wheels turning now... Thanks Gary! And good luck cutting some small stones, glad to hear the wheels are turning 😉
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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 13:44:15 GMT -5
Beautiful pairs! Kudos on having the patience to cut those small earring stones. The Charoite may frustrated you, but you sure conquered them! Thanks much Robin!
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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 10:51:09 GMT -5
Thanks Ed! The charoite almost caused me to throw the slab across the room in frustration. 3 preforms split while I was trimming them. Thanks for your comments. I’m loving the hearts you are making.
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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 9:35:13 GMT -5
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Post by lpl on Apr 10, 2020 12:19:38 GMT -5
Those look great Gary. You always have a way of seeing things in the stones, which is a wonderful gift! The MBA is great, and one of my favorite materials to work.
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Post by lpl on Apr 10, 2020 11:44:50 GMT -5
What a nice thing to do for her! Beautiful pieces and surely she will treasure them.
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Post by lpl on Apr 10, 2020 11:42:49 GMT -5
Looks great Mike! I won't even attempt to wrap anything.
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Post by lpl on Apr 10, 2020 11:40:43 GMT -5
I saw that on FB this morning too. Great capture, very nicely done!
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Post by lpl on Apr 6, 2020 20:07:08 GMT -5
They both are great, the second one is phenomenal!
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Post by lpl on Apr 6, 2020 20:04:52 GMT -5
I agree with Ali...an Ent!
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Post by lpl on Mar 31, 2020 20:55:25 GMT -5
I’ve wanted to get some because it’s stunning material. Nice save on that one.
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Post by lpl on Mar 31, 2020 20:53:33 GMT -5
Love the Tiffany! Great set of cabs as always.
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Post by lpl on Mar 31, 2020 20:51:55 GMT -5
What a perfect stone for that piece! Your texture and patina are perfection. It's such an outstanding piece, but I expect that from you. Thanks Tela, you are very kind and I appreciate that.
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Post by lpl on Mar 31, 2020 20:50:55 GMT -5
Missed this post, very cool! Thank you Mike! I miss so many posts here on the forum...it’s hard to keep up.
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