[Jewelry making - Article 00331] - Re: [Orchid] Faceted star shaped

[Mark Zirinsky]

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Hi Jay,

    a technique i developed will handle this type of shape. you need a
    strong set on 3 of the 5 points, so that you have 2 opposing 1. this
    will hold the stone in tension. then, some small depressions, ala
    Shep Waldman, and there you have it. Contact me off list. 

Mark Zirinsky, Denver
'private cutter buying rough and collections'
markzy AT covad.net


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