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Let's Rock => Opal => Topic started by: Pusscat on December 10, 2017, 06:13:42 AM
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Hi,
About a couple of weeks ago I tried my hand at creating a few opal doublets. The website was down at the time, got 10 mins to spare so thought I'd share here as well!
Never done it before, using Black Agate as a back. Tried it first with a blue bit of crystal / jelly stuff. The digital camera freaks out a bit with Blues but see what you think...? I've already had a few comments about them being too thick so I can grind the back down a little.
(http://aussielapidaryforum.com/forum/gallery/8/medium_54491-041217063747.jpeg) (http://aussielapidaryforum.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=8725)
(http://aussielapidaryforum.com/forum/gallery/8/medium_54491-041217063830.jpeg) (http://aussielapidaryforum.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=8726)
(http://aussielapidaryforum.com/forum/gallery/8/medium_54491-041217063912.jpeg) (http://aussielapidaryforum.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=8727)
(http://aussielapidaryforum.com/forum/gallery/8/medium_54491-041217063945.jpeg) (http://aussielapidaryforum.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=8728)
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Nice stone. Yes, it's too thick. Actually, it looks like that opal was thick enough to cut a solid, so if it were me, I'd grind down that black to just enough to cover the back of the stone.
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looking good!
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Thanks for the good feedback Robin.
Yep..thought as much with the thickness but it was good to go through the process. Also it gave it a darker back to bring the colours out a bit. I’ll take it back so it’s just a th8n backing...
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Cheers Edgar!