Shalini’s First Cabachon Attempts

My wife Shalini recently started out of the grand voyage of learning to make cabachons, now I can’t get near the cab machine . She is doing really well and was quite bold in the fact that she used a variety of material with different results.

Here is a taster:

The first . . . → Read More: Shalini’s First Cabachon Attempts

Lapis Lazuli Wire Wrapped Pendant

Lapis Lazuli, I have until recently found this a very difficult stone to work as I have never been able to achieve a nice polish at the end of the process, my finished item have always had a very dull finish with almost no shine. . . . → Read More: Lapis Lazuli Wire Wrapped Pendant

Blue and Golden Labradorite Collection

With this method of stone mounting you only use wire and a few hand tools, there are no glues or soldering involved and at times it does present a challenge but the finished items are always very unique and rewarding. . . . → Read More: Blue and Golden Labradorite Collection