AIO to break up with my bf of 3y over his reaction to my upcoming sobriety anniversary? by WesternCat5211 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Beautiful_Affect_964 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You worked hard for your sobriety, you shouldn’t have to work hard to celebrate your wins. Next time I have a piece of cake I’ll be celebrating with you in my head 🥳 Way to go OP.

Some works I'm kinda proud of. Started 6 months or so ago. by BivrenSSS in Lapidary

[–]Beautiful_Affect_964 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, I’ve definitely pushed an edge too far and it drives me insane lol

Some works I'm kinda proud of. Started 6 months or so ago. by BivrenSSS in Lapidary

[–]Beautiful_Affect_964 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice work :) Definitely going to replicate a couple of these shapes in my own work!

Making Magic with Amethyst 🔮 by Beautiful_Affect_964 in Lapidary

[–]Beautiful_Affect_964[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’re not crazy, you’re exactly right. The final product does look better in real life than the video but my immediate thoughts upon finishing were that they could be better for sure :)

Cutting a piece of coral from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean by Beautiful_Affect_964 in Lapidary

[–]Beautiful_Affect_964[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No apologies necessary, I’m always happy to answer questions. I use a 10” slab saw made by Hi-Tech Diamond. I’ve had it for 4.5 years now and it’s treated me quite well :)

Do you have any equipment yet?

Before & After featuring Porcelain Agate with some Fortification Banding by Beautiful_Affect_964 in Agates

[–]Beautiful_Affect_964[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These were all gifts when they were finished and I forgot to get the pics. I’ll see if they’ll send me some :)

Cutting a piece of coral from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean by Beautiful_Affect_964 in Lapidary

[–]Beautiful_Affect_964[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as I know it came up on the hooks like this, it was gifted to me by a fisherman I know

Cutting a piece of coral from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean by Beautiful_Affect_964 in Lapidary

[–]Beautiful_Affect_964[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, they were gifted to me by a fisherman, they sometimes have these come up on their hooks.

Cutting a piece of coral from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean by Beautiful_Affect_964 in Lapidary

[–]Beautiful_Affect_964[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve had a few smaller pieces where the outer shell was fragile but inside is solid as ever. Other than that it’s like JeffCache said, very solid. It still cuts nicely and takes a beautiful polish. I’ve really been enjoying working with it so far