[Jewelry making - Article 00920] - Re: [Orchid] [Source] Bell caps for opals

[Bruce Holmgrain]

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    While the ease of a glued bell cap might be enticing, might I
    suggest something a little more supportive. Either drilling small
    holes into the tops of the stones and using posts with or even
    without the caps or some kind of frame. Even wire wrapping. 

    My wife has an obsidian that I cut in virtually the same manner in
    1967. It is still in the very same bell cap with the very same glue.
    It hasn't been worn since 1970 when my mom passed away. I try to stay
    far away from that today. Opals are far more valuable, even if you
    feel like you saved a lot of money doing your own work. Don't give
    that work away by taking the "easier, softer way" at this point. 

bruce
Bruce D. Holmgrain
JA Certified Master Benchjeweler
goldwerx.us
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