adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 13, 2009 23:28:40 GMT -5
Hello, everyone.
I have some beautiful slabs which I'd like to cab, but these slabs are a bit too thin, especially for my groove wrapped cabs. So I have in mind to glue another support slab on the back. Is there any dedicated material for such a support? The thin slabs are jasper, not transparent at all so the color/pattern of the support slabs do not matter at all, except the border (thickness). I even thought about using slabs from the same material for the backs, selecting areas with less interesting patterns.
Any thoughts/opinions welcome.
Thank you, Adrian
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Mar 14, 2009 5:08:24 GMT -5
Hi Adrian,
I once made a Penguin !!! using a white quartze and a black Jasper and ordanary araldit and tumble polished it sucessfully
Opal you can use Obsidian and a top of Rock crystal IM told (No experiance yet)
Im sure others with more experiance will answer and give you better advice ,
Have a good day
Jack Yorkshire UK
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Post by Woodyrock on Mar 14, 2009 17:41:18 GMT -5
Adrian: With your talent, most of us would expect to see do a reversible groove wrapped doublet using two very different stones. You would need to wrap the bail so it looks the same from both sides. The groove wrap would totally hide the seam, so people would never know it was made from two different stones. Woody
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Post by johnjsgems on Mar 14, 2009 20:18:13 GMT -5
Adrian,
Most doublets are made with opals and the most common backings are either the "ironstone" from the matrix or in US a basalt material called basinite. They want a solid dark background to bring out the fire and intensify the color. Using same material as you mentioned would add the depth you want but the reversible idea is pretty nice too. Whatever you do make it look real. I've had shell jewelry that has mother of pearl layers sandwiched over a thin filler material I have to explain the MOP is a very thin layer of a shell naturally but you see a lot of skeptical looks.
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 15, 2009 0:27:10 GMT -5
Thank you all for the advices. Woody, I think you nailed it on the head. Thanks for the idea. Adrian
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DeanW
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Post by DeanW on Mar 16, 2009 13:07:54 GMT -5
I've heard tales of folks even using old record albums for backing. I kid you not!
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Post by johnjsgems on Mar 16, 2009 21:26:41 GMT -5
Dean, I know a guy that uses old records to back his turquoise cabs. I forgot about that until you mentioned it.
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 17, 2009 13:21:29 GMT -5
...old records to back his turquoise cabs.... Which kind of music works best? ;D adrian
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Post by johnjsgems on Mar 17, 2009 13:30:20 GMT -5
Hard Rock of course. Heavy metal rusts too soon. Easy listening is only good for elevators.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2009 11:05:35 GMT -5
Adrian,
Sorry I didnt respond before now.........hey, doublets are my very favorite! Ive done a bunch and always have multiple ones in different stages. If you have any questions or want to brainstorm with me, just send a pm. Ive got a tutorial about halfway done with lots of pics, but just havent had time to finish it yet. Im also currently working on some triplets with that beautiful Vermont Antigorite that Wolf sent me.
Shannon
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Mar 18, 2009 11:23:45 GMT -5
But John, Rust Never Sleeps. Hey, hey, my, my.... Keep your calicite away from Acid Rock or it will die. Chuck
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Post by mohs on Mar 18, 2009 11:56:36 GMT -5
Double double vision ? this thread is rock'n !!!
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