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Medusa
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here you all are!

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So I posted on the other site and no one responded to my cries for help, it was like I was on the naughty step! Luckily Pink Diamond gave me some pointers and here I am!

As background I'm a hobbyist jeweller (though I sell some niche products as well) in Cornwall. I don't really use stones in my stuff but I do love opals and I've had a go at cleaning up some cheapo rough (using a mix of hand and foredom) off eBay with some success. I now have a lovely polishing machine (though nowhere permanent to keep it yet) and some more rough on the way.

Hoping to mine you for tips and info as I cut a stone for the daughter's 21st present.

Liz
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Welcome to the forum, Liz. I hope you will show us your rough and the finished products as you go. Welcome aboard. ;)
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Welcome :)
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Lydia
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No tips, but a big welcome.
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Brightlights
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Welcome Liz, mine away!
First tip, expect to get poor from buying tools! :lol:
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Medusa
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heh, I am already poor from buying jewellery tools and bullion! My rough came today and a little laser pointer for me to play with, so will try and get some pics up tomorrow (assuming I can find some daylight!)
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