Plume Agate Doublet - How It Was Done

[millievie]

Awesome work!  How many years of practice does it have to take to be able to do something this good?  Simply awesome.  I'm new at this so this is really amazing to me. Thanks for sharing this! 

[bobby1]

1. With the glass that I use to grind the pieces flat I move the agate or Basenite around to try and utilize as much of the surface of the glass as possible. Each sheet of glass is good for about 10 cabs. I get scraps from the local hardware store to cut up into smaller pieces for this operation.
2. I have been making cabs and such since 1958, doublets and triplets probably only 35 years or so.
Bob

[albertto]

I am impressed by the polished so perfect.
Agata is nice and it shows a very good technique

[Santa Fe Gem Guy]

I'm new here, and to lapidary work. But I know breathtaking work when I see it. The work you've demonstrated here is stunning. And inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your secrets so willingly and generously. You give us something to aspire to.