[Jewelry making - Article 00006] - Re: [Orchid] Good quality stones at a good price?

[Beth Rosengard]

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Hi Noel,

>     http://1url.org/go/1m6aiu
>     http://www.heartofstonestudio.com/R142.jpg 

>     In both these stones, the top is pretty flat. When I cut stones,
>     I find it very difficult to get such a flat area evenly polished,
>     though I have no trouble with a higher dome. 

    I don't cut stones very often but I know what you mean. As long as
    there's *some* curvature, though (and there is), you can get a good
    polish without having to resort to a flat lap. Perhaps one of the
    real cutters on this list could give some tips? 

>     Just for fun, here's a piece I made...
>     http://noelyovovich.blogspot.com/ 

    Very cute :-)! 

Beth


 
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