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Re: Freeform? Cab? (or Facet, but I cant do that)
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 11:20 pm
by Artfldgr
but how do freeforms sell?
Re: Freeform? Cab? (or Facet, but I cant do that)
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 10:11 am
by gsellis
Just don't get a diamond cutter to facet your opal. The machines are very different and it will shred it. But they would tell you that.
If I faceted that, I could probably get a 5 mm stone out of the large end. Forget RI. You do not want reflection of light in an opal. The opal does that work already. The best pavilion angles would be between 25 and 35 degrees. It makes for less weight loss too.
Re: Freeform? Cab? (or Facet, but I cant do that)
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 4:29 pm
by Artfldgr
ah... that would be wonderful... but i have too much on my plate to learn faceting now.. sigh
what about something with a very large table, and a much smaller large angle triangle flats (forgot the name sorry) between the table and the girdle
what would someone charge to do that, or do some accept in trade? my work for theirs?
its just my wifes birthday coming, and i got the rough to do something a bit special...
we couldnt celebrate our 10th last year cause her father died and in indonesia/china you dont celebrate that year
so we couldnt
thanks so much for the answer..
when its something i need to learn i am all ears, so please, go on, do not let me stop you
