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Welcome aboard David

Hi Deeks here is the main lapidary group on facebook , just make sure to answer the questions asked or you will not be accepted , https://www.facebook.com/groups/1413911112256201/
John

If I was going to attempt this I would file the outside edge of the tubes at a slight angle before soldering so there is a slight gap when soldered together , if that makes sense

Cheers Andy

Hi Evie , I cut a lot of Australian opal and am happy to have a look for you no charge , Here is my instagram please feel free to message me .
John

After someone making enquiries I thought it was time for another post , I try and sell stones that I have hand-cut myself not ones bought in from india etc already done , I can cut custom cabochons ,...

Cheers Dennis , You can also contact me on 07470089299 to discuss
John

Looking at the translucency they are all Labrodorite

Hi Deb spectrolite only comes from Finland , 11976 It is a darker based stone almost looks like slate in its rough form as you can see from the pictures , Unfortunately you get a lot of people...

Beautiful Piece Deb , Labrodorite not Spectrolite though
John

I have been experiencing the same problem I now only use it as a bath with a toothbrush

Hi Deb Yes I plated the silver over copper , I think Gateros plating now have one that can form silver without the need for the copper , but I think it has cyanide in it which I am not too keen to...

Hi Some lovely work there , trying to figure out the soldering copper platforms , I just glue my stuff to the silver then form over it , if its a thick enough plate it wont go anywhere , also with...

I usually dry mine in the greenhouse

That Black is rather special as it is an N1 which is as black as they come

Calling all Jewellers !! . Hi I am a lapidarist that cuts / polishes stones ,I specialize in Australian opal but also cut other stones , I can also remove scratches from cabochons or re cut any that...

Hi Theresa I bought a set of these...

Both the lapis and the Malachite /Azurite on this page have been made up with Reconstituted materials sorry to say http://www.designercabochons.co.uk/Variety%20of%20Designer%20Cabochons.htm

Should have given me a shout Dennis , I have a load of Azurite / Malachite I could have cut you some 11809

Welcome to the Forum , some lovely pieces there

https://www.ganoksin.com/ has some useful pages etc

Hi unfortunately I am on the South coast otherwise I could have , if you ask on this facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1413911112256201/ , someone may be able to help . Failing that you...

Hi Janey I have built all my own machines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM_z4dnWNrw&t=10s cabbing machine and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX9FdRulW60 Flat lap , It depends on exactly what...

Have you got a picture , I could do it for you £7.50 plus postage

Pretty sure there was someone selling one recently in one of the facebook groups