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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 18, 2024 19:47:04 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 18, 2024 17:24:41 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 18, 2024 10:25:53 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 17, 2024 21:02:38 GMT -5
I have to make two 14K pendants for a nephew's wedding, one for his bride and the other for his sister. I can make the settings but I'd rather purchase the bails. I just logged into Rio and I am presented with Wholesale pricing for quantity 1.
The last time that I had purchased from Rio was January of 2022.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 17, 2024 20:45:44 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 15, 2024 19:59:45 GMT -5
Thank you!
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 15, 2024 17:48:06 GMT -5
1. I have no idea where I got this, so I don't know what its name might be. It might have been from a slab in a random parcel.
2. And, With its small pattern, I wonder if it's more correct to call it a plume agate or moss agate.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 14, 2024 15:02:11 GMT -5
I just sat staring at your cab with a big grin ... before remembering to read your post. So well done!
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 12, 2024 9:16:47 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 11, 2024 9:24:22 GMT -5
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 10, 2024 20:44:46 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 10, 2024 13:59:02 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 7, 2024 17:30:15 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 7, 2024 15:14:28 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 7, 2024 15:13:13 GMT -5
I've cut only one Ethiopian opal and I didn't so anything different from what I do with Australian or US opal. goldfinder has some good advice regarding the use of superglue dopping. Loctite Super Glue Ultra Gel Control works great. If you have a good gram scale you may be able to determine if the opal is in fact hydrophane. Remove it from water storage, dry it with a towel and weigh it. Now leave it in a warm place for several days and weigh it again. Same weight or has there been a loss? And if drying causes crazing, well, then you wouldn't want to make jewelry with it.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 5, 2024 17:30:56 GMT -5
Such nice gifts you give! Your pieces look great. Thanks Gary.
Yeah, I think I got tricked into this one by my sister
I experienced enameling in middle school and hated it: I tried several designs on copper and every one turned to mush. Never did it again despite a high school opportunity.
An odd thought just occurred: might there be potential to enhance a cab? A type of mixed media?
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 5, 2024 12:05:43 GMT -5
Such nice gifts you give! Your pieces look great.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 5, 2024 11:52:19 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 3, 2024 15:53:59 GMT -5
For some reason the photo isn't visible on my PC. ? That's strange. I'm on my laptop and it shows fine.
I saw it shortly after you posted it, but now I can't see it on my PC, too. Truly strange...
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 3, 2024 8:13:22 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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