Two posts in a day... playing catch up!
Yesterday, I had a day away from preparing the house for sale and took a trip to the country for a Lapidary and gem show at Yarragon, Victoria.
I have always wanted to try and set a cab in silver but needed to buy a cab to try it! I couldn't help myself and bought a few cabs to try and also the tools that help fold/push the metal over the stone.
Next step... the silver, the bezel and the instructions.....
I have no idea if these are 'good' or not.. I just chose a few from the ones available that I liked.
Fossilised coral x 2, dendritic agate, Botswana agate, Purple Chalcedony and an Australian Garnet
Tools for pushing the edges of the metal over the cab.
Now to make the time to put these babies together!
Linking up to Lori's for I Heart Macro
Cheers for now,
Beautiful cabochons! I have a friend that cuts, polishes and sets Lightning Ridge opals into silver.
ReplyDeleteThe soldering skills learned in Deryn's class will come in handy. The fossilized coral looks intriguing. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI would love to learn some silver skills I can't wait to see them!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stones. The corals are lovely. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI just love the Purple Chalcedony!
ReplyDeleteI would like some for my
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