[Jewelry making - Article 01281] - Re: [Orchid] Cutting Gem Silica

[melam1]

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>        Don't ya mean cyrptocrstaline Quartz? Silica is too broad of
>     term to truly give advice, a genie polisher should do what you
>     wish, flat laps are hard to give a good cabochon cut as it will
>     leave flats.   

    No, I don't mean cryptocrystaline quartz. It is also known as Quantum
    Quattro Silica. 

    And I have no problems creating a good cab of many different shapes
    with a flatlap. Yes it takes practice but it is worth the effort to
    learn. Also I am finding that using a product called "Holy Cow" is
    working out great as a final polishing medium. 

    You might try spending the time to actually find out why you are
    leaving behind "flats" on your cabs using a flatlap, rather than
    just deciding it is too difficult to do. Patience and perseverence
    works wonders. Or as my grand father used to say when he was asked
    what his wood working secret was," Make haste slowly." 

Ms. Terry Pettit

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