[Jewelry making - Article 00383] - [Orchid] Stone trays

[PtandAu]

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    Thought I'd post this bench tip. I've been using these stone trays
    for over fifteen years now. After getting tired of sending stones
    flying with trays designed as catapults I took pop cans and cut the
    bottoms out with solder snips leaving about 1/4" above the bottom
    (beer cans work just as well and can make the project more fun
    especially when done in large quantities). Now pour lead into the
    base leaving 1/8 to 1/4 inch unfilled (usual disclaimers, good
    ventilation etc.). After cooling take small hammer and pound edge
    over and your done. These trays don't tip, they stay where their put.
    Also they are flat enough to arrange your stones but have just enough
    curve in the bottom that you use your finger if you like to slide a
    stone out. 

Matt Powell

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