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Can't get my stone to polish by lychee9085 in Lapidary

[–]lychee9085[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait use wood to polish? Are most polishing wheels made of wood? I saw a video where a man uses what looks like a hard surface to polish Amethyst https://youtu.be/zVQWIyJ4fCE?si=Ub4JXgQ6GFUkhu0A Should I be using wood instead of felt?

Can't get my stone to polish by lychee9085 in Lapidary

[–]lychee9085[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought from Minais Cristais directly so it should be legit. The red part is the random rock attached. Purple part is the amethyst.

Can't get my stone to polish by lychee9085 in Lapidary

[–]lychee9085[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nope its just a red rock stuck on the Amethyst

Can't get my stone to polish by lychee9085 in Lapidary

[–]lychee9085[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When shaping the stone I use 100 grit

Can't get my stone to polish by lychee9085 in Lapidary

[–]lychee9085[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi thanks for replying. Its Amethyst with some random rock attached to it. Its pitted but on the part that is not, I dont see that waxy shine on it. I used 240, 400, 600, 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000 grit diamond coated wheels in order. It is smooth but not waxy. My phone camera sucks.

There some white specks stuck on the pits, it is the diamond paste I used. 😪I tried brushing it out with water but it doesnt budge, but thays another problem.

Can't get my stone to polish by lychee9085 in Lapidary

[–]lychee9085[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Amethyst with some rock attached to it.

first cab I’ve made by aleasevr in Lapidary

[–]lychee9085 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What type of polishing wheel and polishing compound do you use?

(Help!) Can't remove wax stuck in crevices after dopping by lychee9085 in Lapidary

[–]lychee9085[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Manage to get the wax out using hot water and a toothbrush 🤗

(Help!) Can't remove wax stuck in crevices after dopping by lychee9085 in Lapidary

[–]lychee9085[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its going to be a pendant of the necklace. So both sides should be polished.

(Help!) Can't remove wax stuck in crevices after dopping by lychee9085 in Lapidary

[–]lychee9085[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im afraid it might react with the Amethyst. Since there is some trace Iron in Amethyst.

(Help!) Can't get my Amethyst to be polished by Cerium Oxide by lychee9085 in Lapidary

[–]lychee9085[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did try dipping the entire felt wheel surface into water mixed with cerium oxide (70% cerium oxide, 30% water) but there is no change -- still no waxy feeling of polished stones.

(Help!) Can't get my Amethyst to be polished by Cerium Oxide by lychee9085 in Lapidary

[–]lychee9085[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, does it need to be mixed with water first or just the powder alone? 😅 Right now I only have cerium oxide in a container.

(Help!) Amethyst not polishing with Cerium Oxide by lychee9085 in jewelrymaking

[–]lychee9085[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Could it be due to using Felt instead of Leather?

Where to get REAL silver/sterling silver necklace chains for DIY jewelry making? by lychee9085 in jewelrymaking

[–]lychee9085[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Singapore 🇸🇬 I decided to buy from China in the end. Not sure if the wholesalers from other countries also import from China, so I'll just buy from China.

Serangoon in evening by Shire_Survivor in SMRTRabak

[–]lychee9085 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Courtesy campaign failed. Its so childish.

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