[Jewelry making - Article 00073] - [Orchid] Getting even contours

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    hello, regarding finishing of precious metals, either a casting or a
    fabricated piece:when filing or sanding, how do you keep a rounded?
    or domed contour free of flat spots, even, & symetrical? do you
    check to see if the light doesn't shine off of the gold etc in a
    snake like fashion, as you would with a cabochon. or does the
    tripoli? cure this problem? ive read a few articles saying that the
    sanding paper should be glued to a flat surface for finishing, but
    i'm assuming this is generally only for a sprue on a casting. ive
    never worked with gold so dont have the experience of this. ? 

    thanks for any advice in advance 

joel
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