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Post by MsAli on Jan 24, 2019 11:53:20 GMT -5
Taking on this one I love the heart shape so much! looks like the color layer is right on top on this one. Go delicately. if it were mine, I think I'd start with 325g diamond paste and bristle brushes. I went bubble by bubble very carefully and now am going to work on polishing I do need to get some various diamond paste. I have 1 tube but I cant recall what grit it is
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Kai
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Post by Kai on Jan 24, 2019 12:32:15 GMT -5
Wow, love the heart-shaped one!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 24, 2019 22:25:12 GMT -5
looks like the color layer is right on top on this one. Go delicately. if it were mine, I think I'd start with 325g diamond paste and bristle brushes. I went bubble by bubble very carefully and now am going to work on polishing I do need to get some various diamond paste. I have 1 tube but I cant recall what grit it is Is it white or is it colored diamond paste? If it's colored I can tell you what grit it is.
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Post by MsAli on Jan 25, 2019 0:08:50 GMT -5
I went bubble by bubble very carefully and now am going to work on polishing I do need to get some various diamond paste. I have 1 tube but I cant recall what grit it is Is it white or is it colored diamond paste? If it's colored I can tell you what grit it is. Pink
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 25, 2019 8:52:22 GMT -5
The pink is most likely 600 grit. Here's the color breakdown:
325 - brown 600 - red 1,200 - blue 3,000 - orange 8,000 - yellow
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Post by MsAli on Jan 25, 2019 9:05:26 GMT -5
The pink is most likely 600 grit. Here's the color breakdown:
325 - brown 600 - red 1,200 - blue 3,000 - orange 8,000 - yellow
Thank you!
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Don
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Post by Don on Jan 25, 2019 19:16:12 GMT -5
The pink is most likely 600 grit. Here's the color breakdown: 325 - brown 600 - red 1,200 - blue 3,000 - orange 8,000 - yellow
Unfortunately color codes can vary by manufacturer and their is no standardizaton so far as I am aware. For instance, my 325g is green.
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hummingbirdstones2
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Jan 25, 2019 21:06:15 GMT -5
Test it on rock that's been ground or polished to a known grit. Maybe as you're working a new piece up through the grits. You'll be able to figure out what you've got that way.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 25, 2019 21:17:19 GMT -5
The pink is most likely 600 grit. Here's the color breakdown: 325 - brown 600 - red 1,200 - blue 3,000 - orange 8,000 - yellow
Unfortunately color codes can vary by manufacturer and their is no standardizaton so far as I am aware. For instance, my 325g is green. True and some are not color coded at all. There are a few who use the the color codes I put up, including Crystalite, but not all follow them. It's too bad, really, because it would make it easier for everyone to know at a glance what they have. Who manufactured the one you have?
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Post by MsAli on Jan 26, 2019 15:57:21 GMT -5
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Post by MsAli on Jan 26, 2019 15:58:11 GMT -5
No where close to being done polishing Waiting till I can order some paste
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zekesman
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Post by zekesman on Jan 26, 2019 18:02:09 GMT -5
WOW that thing is massive. It will be stunning when you are done. Vic
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Post by MsAli on Jan 26, 2019 18:55:15 GMT -5
WOW that thing is massive. It will be stunning when you are done. Vic I hope so
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 26, 2019 21:44:02 GMT -5
Love the video! It's gonna be awesome when you're done.
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Post by woodman on Jan 26, 2019 22:26:08 GMT -5
Ah, now I got to set up a foredom and get to work!! AT least I can sit down and do this. Easier on the bad back!!
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Post by miket on Jan 27, 2019 5:58:14 GMT -5
Bigger than it appeared That will make a nice heart The video looked good, thanks for sharing
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Post by 1dave on Jan 27, 2019 7:14:25 GMT -5
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Post by MsAli on Jan 27, 2019 8:17:38 GMT -5
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hummingbirdstones2
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Jan 27, 2019 10:02:15 GMT -5
Yep, in my opinion working around the edges of fire agate, opal rough, or anything with layers is the best first step.
If you expose the edges of the rough before flattening the back you can avoid problems with orientation and cab thickness. If starting with slabbed material you just have to live with whatever's there.
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Post by 1dave on Jan 27, 2019 11:09:24 GMT -5
Just posted by Don on facebook -
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