[Jewelry making - Article 00171] - Re: [Orchid] [Source] Opal cylinder

[Al Balmer]

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>     Any suggestions as to how one would cut such a form would be
>     welcome. I have pretty much the standard lapidary equipment. I've
>     cut and polished a variety of stones and shapes, but I've not cut a
>     round cylinder. The first question: how do you hold it? 

    Very carefully. That's expensive stuff. I'd probably chuck it in a
    slow-speed drill or handpiece and grind and polish against a wheel
    or belt. Delicately. I'd be very afraid that 4-5mm would break
    easily. 

Al Balmer
Sun City, AZ
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