OMG Thank you sooooo much!! I've been searching "stone inlay" for at least a year now, and finally I was given the bright idea to search "crushed stone inlay".... Low and behold here you are!! So glad to find you. I can't believe your video has been up for 3 years and it hasn't come up till now. Can't wait to put your instruction to work!!!!! ❤❤🤗🤗 PS: a dental pick would work wonders for those small spaces
Thanks so much , I’ve been looking for a video with this technique in silver pendants like you show here. All the other videos were rings or wood . Love your work! Thanks again.
Thanks! I simply use a metal hammer on a steel base (that I can lift and pour the stone bits into a strainer) with a circular brass ring around the stone to keep it from flying across the room! This is a very basic set-up. The important thing is to wear eye protection in case any bits jump out at you. I use my hand to cover the top as much as possible while hammering the stone.
It really depends on the type of stone you use and how porous it is. The epoxy does tend to plastify the stone but when you sand it, that protective layer does get reduced. I would try to avoid the inlay when applying a patina, but if it does get stained, you can usually sand it back out with 1000 grit sand paper. Let me know how it works!
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OMG Thank you sooooo much!! I've been searching "stone inlay" for at least a year now, and finally I was given the bright idea to search "crushed stone inlay".... Low and behold here you are!! So glad to find you. I can't believe your video has been up for 3 years and it hasn't come up till now. Can't wait to put your instruction to work!!!!! ❤❤🤗🤗 PS: a dental pick would work wonders for those small spaces
Thanks, Karie, glad you found the tutorial helpful. Yes, dental tools work great for jewelry work!
Thanks so much , I’ve been looking for a video with this technique in silver pendants like you show here. All the other videos were rings or wood . Love your work! Thanks again.
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Great, glad it is helpful!
Great tutorial. I’m looking forward to trying this. What exactly are you using for your mortar and pestle?
Thanks! I simply use a metal hammer on a steel base (that I can lift and pour the stone bits into a strainer) with a circular brass ring around the stone to keep it from flying across the room! This is a very basic set-up. The important thing is to wear eye protection in case any bits jump out at you. I use my hand to cover the top as much as possible while hammering the stone.
Thank you ! Would the inlay be affected by ammonia patina and liver of sulphur ?
It really depends on the type of stone you use and how porous it is. The epoxy does tend to plastify the stone but when you sand it, that protective layer does get reduced. I would try to avoid the inlay when applying a patina, but if it does get stained, you can usually sand it back out with 1000 grit sand paper. Let me know how it works!