Featured Cutting opal by hand

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Hollyblue, Apr 13, 2018.

  1. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    It's easy enough for a 12 year to do in a pie tin while while watching tv.

     
    Hollyblue, Apr 13, 2018
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  2. QuincyAK10

    QuincyAK10 Well-Known Member

    :)....Is the pie tin for all the pieces...I have cracked my share of opals setting them in rings....
     
    QuincyAK10, Apr 13, 2018
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  3. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    I love Justin’s educational videos! I’d love to use his workshop or rather take courses there:)
     
    kyratango, Apr 13, 2018
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  4. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    In a pie tin you can cut and polish most opals.Opals still in their settings in many cases can be sanded and polished without removing the stone depending on the setting. Cracked and flaked stones can sometimes be saved depending on the crack/breakage.
     
    Hollyblue, Apr 13, 2018
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    What is a pie tin? Except for the thing used in cooking?
     
    Any Jewelry, Apr 14, 2018
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  6. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    That's what it is. Also can be used for transporting or carrying a pie. I didn't watch the video but assume it would show one.
     
    Figtree3, Apr 19, 2018
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Figtree.
    It didn't. I may have been half asleep though.:)
     
    Any Jewelry, Apr 19, 2018
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