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| Re: Winged Tear (Ring) [message #54216 is a reply to message #54196 ] Tue, 18 September 2012 13:00 UTC |
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Very nice! I also find it more cost effective, if you want a good polish, to polish yourself.
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| Re: Winged Tear (Ring) [message #54218 is a reply to message #54216 ] Tue, 18 September 2012 14:10 UTC |
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What sort of tools are necessary to do the polish yourself? I attempted lapidary at one point, and it was terribly boring and slow. I'd like to think I have a reasonable amount of patience, but I guess that doesn't extend to cabbing by hand.
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| Re: Winged Tear (Ring) [message #54219 is a reply to message #54196 ] Tue, 18 September 2012 14:17 UTC |
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I used a dremel, with the polish wheel and polish material it came with. Then I used a cloth to get it to a real good shine. It took me a while, but I feel now I could do it in an hour or so.
The Mad Moder
michael@shapeways.com
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| Re: Winged Tear (Ring) [message #54222 is a reply to message #54196 ] Tue, 18 September 2012 16:13 UTC |
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That's a very sweet ring!
http://www.cedric.maria-sube.com
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| Re: Winged Tear (Ring) [message #55039 is a reply to message #54218 ] Mon, 08 October 2012 17:52 UTC |
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| TurtlesAreCool wrote on Tue, 18 September 2012 14:10 | What sort of tools are necessary to do the polish yourself? I attempted lapidary at one point, and it was terribly boring and slow. I'd like to think I have a reasonable amount of patience, but I guess that doesn't extend to cabbing by hand.
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I use a rock tumbler... with stainless steel shot, water and a drop of detergent... Brings up a wonderful shine.
Glenn
Glenn ------ My Website Third Dimension Jewellery
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| Re: Winged Tear (Ring) [message #55046 is a reply to message #55039 ] Mon, 08 October 2012 21:29 UTC |
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Yeah, I hear a rock tumbler is one of the better tumblers because it polishes the entire piece evenly. Have you gotten the same results with your rock tumbler? What kind/brand do you have? You know anything about the vibratory tumblers? I know those are more expensive but as fas as quality compared to the rock tumblers....?
For polishing, right now im using a dremel tool, with some polishing wheels and when the red rouge polishing compound ran out I purchased a bar of DIALUX NOIR - BLACK LABEL for my final polish. Its a black rouge and very pleased with the results.
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| Re: Winged Tear (Ring) [message #55057 is a reply to message #54196 ] Tue, 09 October 2012 01:29 UTC |
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Oh, yes, the rock tumbler does a fantastic job. I got a used Lortone from a local rockhead. Some advice: Buy true stainless steel shot in mixed shapes (I got mine from Rio Grande) - the stuff that doesn't rust. It really couldn't be easier to use; just turn it on and let it run anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours depending on the piece and what needs to be done (I also make fine silver jewellery).
I've read about vibratory tumblers and simply figure their cost can't be justified for my own limited use.
Glenn
Glenn ------ My Website Third Dimension Jewellery
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