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Lapidary Steps. How to Make Cabochons - Every Step! Rough to Finished Piece in 4K video!
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CabKing machine: amzn.to/3rIEsii Trim Saw: amzn.to/3LSUkpm Thulite on Amazon: amzn.to/3tpWHcO T-Shirts: gotcharocks.myspreadshop.com/ If you would like to support this channel, please use my affiliate links above. A small portion of the funds go to this channel at no extra cost to you :) In this video shows how to do Lapidary work. I tell you about the Thulite stone I will be cutting. I show ho...
Rock Hunting Norway
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I went rock hunting in Norway and found some interesting rocks.
Amazing colors inside! Splitting Thulite jasper to make cabochons - Lapidary
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In this video, I am prepping Thulite jasper to make cabochon cut gemstones. I am splitting the stone along the natural cracks to get the most usable parts of the stone. Stay tuned for the second video where I cut cabochons. Cool Lapidary Graphic T-shirt design - gotcharocks.com/lapidary-t-shirts-and-gifts/
How to cut a rubber silicone mold for a sterling silver or gold ring.
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How to cut a rubber silicone mold for a sterling silver or gold ring.
The Best Rock Hunting Ive had In two years! Amazing Norway Rock Hunting!
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The Best Rock Hunting I've had In two years! We found some amazing stones in Norway. I can't believe these stones are just laying around. Pink Thulite Norway's stone, green fuchsite, and more. If you have ever wondered what kinds of stones you can find in Norway I found some awesome samples just walking around near the Alta River. I unpack a box of stones I mailed back to myself from Norway. Ti...
How to make a rubber mold FOR ANYTHING!
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In this video, I show all the steps to making a silicone mold to reproduce rings, pendants, or anything else. This process doesn't use any heat which makes it perfect for pulling a mold from a wax model or a plastic model. Freemans - Sil - RTV mold compound Cool Lapidary Graphic T-shirt design - gotcharocks.com/lapidary-t-shirts-and-gifts/
Lapidary 101 - My Opal Cracked! How I Fixed It.
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Lapidary 101 - My Opal Cracked! How I Fixed It.
Lapidary 101 - How to make a cabochon Opal Doublet
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Lapidary 101 - How to make a cabochon Opal Doublet
Cell phone photography trick that makes you look like a professional product photographer.
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Cell phone photography trick that makes you look like a professional product photographer.
How to fix a wobbly polishing wheel. - Lapidary 101 - CabKing 6" lapidary cabochon machine
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How to fix a wobbly polishing wheel. - Lapidary 101 - CabKing 6" lapidary cabochon machine
Lapidary 101 - How to use a slab saw 2020
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Lapidary 101 - How to use a slab saw 2020
Lapidary 101 How to fill in cracks in cabochon cut gemstones
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Lapidary 101 How to fill in cracks in cabochon cut gemstones
Lapidary 101 - HOW TO Remove your stone from a dop stick.
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Lapidary 101 - HOW TO Remove your stone from a dop stick.
Lapidary 101 - Easiest way to wax dop your jaspers, agates and gemstones.
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Lapidary 101 - Easiest way to wax dop your jaspers, agates and gemstones.
How to make an opal ring start to finish - Part Five
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How to make an opal ring start to finish - Part Five
How to make an opal Ring Start To Finish - Part Four
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How to make an opal Ring Start To Finish - Part Four
How to make an opal Ring Start To Finish - Part Three
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How to make an opal Ring Start To Finish - Part Three
How to make an opal Ring Start To Finish - Part Two
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How to make an opal Ring Start To Finish - Part Two
How to make an opal ring start to finish - Part One
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How to make an opal ring start to finish - Part One
Lapidary 101 - How To polish Jasper / Agate Guitar Picks
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Lapidary 101 - How To polish Jasper / Agate Guitar Picks
Lapidary - How to combine stones and make opal doublets using Starbond
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Lapidary - How to combine stones and make opal doublets using Starbond
Wax carving a ring for a garnet setting.
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Wax carving a ring for a garnet setting.
Prong setting princes cut gemstones and round diamonds.
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Prong setting princes cut gemstones and round diamonds.
Bezel and channel setting start to finish. Start setting gemstone and diamonds like a Pro!
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Bezel and channel setting start to finish. Start setting gemstone and diamonds like a Pro!
Silver Soldering Basics - How much silver or gold solder should you use for jewelry making?
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Silver Soldering Basics - How much silver or gold solder should you use for jewelry making?
Is it fuse flow?
I have a question do you use water or oil? I inherited a saw just like yours and they had oil rather than water.
How do you call the box? With on -off switches? I need to buy that thanks
As an apprentice jeweler...i so appreciate your vids. Great narration and explanations.
Great segment on fusing. Thank you so much!
I have this lortone automatic 14 inch, bought it just yesterday no idea how to use it lol
Thank you, kindly for teaching me how to use this machine. Great job.
You are welcome
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Very helpful for a beginner like me.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video! Would this work for fusing 2 pieces of 18k wire (same wire), to tey to make a thicker gauge wire?
It should work. You might just have a little clean up at the weld spot.
I'd argue this video is more important than the videos on how to get a stone *on* the stick.
Thank you. Prep is everything.
I am a new on this but the cost of machines made me wonder… There are cabochon for sale on Temu 30 pcs only $10.48 and free shipping.
You get what you pay for on TEMU...lots of fake "gemstones" and they don't look anything like the pictures. A few people on CZcams have videos of lapidary materials they bought on TEMU and it was mostly bad.
I would be suspect. I havent heard good things.
Dose it matter if its 91% or 99%
Thank you so much, I have watched a lot of informative videos for this craft. Without a doubt yours is very easy to follow and helpful. You are very much appreciated.
Thank you so much.
Hey man just got into gemstones I have a certified Ruby gemstone that's 955 carat I wanted to know if there is somehow I can send you the rock so you can shape and cut it for me🙏🙏 please
Now I know how, the question is why ?
what is the rpm ?
1800
"It's a freestyle move." xD
What if you do get some glue on the stone itself, rather than just the desired small crack?
You can clean it up with some nail polish remover.
Great video. I am thinking of buying the machine. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us
Thank you, I would love to have you as a customer. I offer free shipping on these machines and I throw in some great starter stones with the purchase. Here is my link gotcharocks.com/cabking-lapidary-machine/ All the best, Michael
thanks fot this information and detailed video! A lot of this information is gatekept or really hard to find such a detailed explanation. I've purchased everything to make some RTV silicone molds and seeing this gives me confidence that it's not as hard as it seems
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video. Good guide for beginner like me 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Great presentation. Thank you
You are welcome!
Mine didn't come assembled with wheels on it do you have a video on how to assemble to put the wheels on
Thank you. Everyone shows how to putnit on but you are them only one i found who shows how to takenit off 😊
Your welcome.
Health. Wrap this machine with a spare set, maybe for 4 wheels.🧐✍️🔥
Giday 😊 With the cabking do you need to be connected into a water main or is there an option where you can put a container of water for it to use?
You just need a bucket for clean water and one for dirty water. It comes with a water pump.
Many years ago at a rock & gem club meeting, one of the members demonstrated his method of grinding - sanding cabachons on a home-made lapidary machine. When he got to the polishing stage, he used a disc of shag rug rubber cemented to a spin disc and Cerium oxide for the polish. I have used the rug/cerium oxide method for years. The polish shine is very high/lusterous on all the cabs I did, especially agates. Just a suggestion.
Thanks for the tip.
Enjoyed the video very much. Your explainations are very good.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just found your channel Do you ever freeform your stones?
Yes, all the time. They are fun.
There was something swimming in your water reservoir. 🐟
Great information and delivery, but the music was so distracting I almost clicked away. Lots of great creators do this - the loud obnoxious music; does anyone know why? Is there a why?
Im sorry about that. I made that one early on with this channel. I have not repeated this practice. I plan on making another one without the music. All the best, Michael
Great video. Thank you. Subscribed.
Thanks for the sub!
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You just gave me hope. Thanks. This is going to make cutting my opals so much easier, as I have been cutting them by hand.
How could you fix a large moonstone cabochon that cracks across after being set? Is there a way to stabilize it so it looks ok as it is a beautiful stone?
I would slowly add the epoxy in layers and allow it to dry in between each layer until it looks good. I may not be perfect but it will hopefully be stable.
Would this work on larimar stone ?
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Yes it would. Sorry I missed your comment. All the best Michael
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Does it use water/ oil? And wherevdo you putvthe water/ oil in at?
This one uses oil.
I have one just like yours that I never have used. Im so happy I found your video. I'll probably have a ton of questions.😁
Such a good video ..did this at college years ago with the old red rubber but using clear silicone is a great Idea I’m still interested in ‘ proper’ casting ,ie vaccuum or spin ..but still can’t afford the gear …I bought it all second hand once ..had to sell before using as my storage space dissapeared ….sold it to another student on the goldsmiths business (1998 I think )course…he took all the gear..then never paid me…(he was from Manchester in case anyone knows him )ho hum …at last I’ve got a decent smith little torch for delft clay …and I still dream really well made video thankyou
Do you feel like a trim saw will work for making slabs for cabs versus using a slabbing saw. I don't know how difficult it is to get an even cut for cabbing without a slabbing saw because I've not used a trim saw before.
How long would you say one of those kitty buckets of water last when cutting half hour, hour. I suppose you would learn quick while cutting.
Great video! You mentioned the type of blade was important, but I didn’t hear what type of blade you are using, other than a 6”? Thanks😊
Do you wear breathing protection when you are grinding cabochons?
Very good video where your explanation are precise. I learned something new and just subscribed to your channel. Thank you for sharing 😊👍.
I just ordered this machine and you presented such a great video!
Do u have templates for sale?
Gemstones that are repaired with glue are prone to fractures and discoloration. A veteran lapidary artist told me that it ruins an artist's reputation, and he has seen it for himself. They can't compete in a gem show, according to him. Some were even asked to leave according to him. Also, coating gemstones is a big no-no. It will fail too.
Hello, thank you for your comment. Yes, I agree. You should not try to sell treated stones or gems as natural stones. That would indeed ruin someone’s reputation. However if you’re cut a stone for yourself and you would like to preserve a beautiful pattern that has a crack the starbond glue may be a good option. Another common treatment is a two part epoxy called Opticon that has a refractive component which is pretty interesting. It is best practice to let people know that they have been treated. Have a good one and keep on making cool art. 😊
This has been a helpful video as I am just getting started. On some stones, like Amethyst, I get sort of a ragged edge around the cab. The 80 wheel doesn't seem to take it off but the 220 wheel seems to make it worse. Is there a technique for this?
Good!
Thanks!
Now here's where I feel like a dope. I know the saw trick ok, but I usually anneal the ring to get the ends together well enough, then use the half rounds. Ring bending pliers! They SIT THERE on my rack, and I don't even want to think about the time I have wasted not using them for this. Ugh!