Paul Gilbert
05-11-2014, 3:55 PM
When searching for a source of turquoise to grind up and use to fill cracks in wooden vessels I found several types for sale.
What should I use for this purpose?
Synthetic?
Stabilized? Will the epoxy used for stabilization interfere with the grinding/crushing operation and then rebounding with epoxy or CA glue?
Floor sweepings? - these seem to be mostly stabilized
Block cut offs? These seem to be stabilized rock that has been pressed into slabs.
The real, unadulterated turquoise?
Does color enhancement make any difference?
Could I just dye some ground white marble?
I know there are a lot of questions here. Maybe I should just ask where do you get yours and what kind do you use.
What should I use for this purpose?
Synthetic?
Stabilized? Will the epoxy used for stabilization interfere with the grinding/crushing operation and then rebounding with epoxy or CA glue?
Floor sweepings? - these seem to be mostly stabilized
Block cut offs? These seem to be stabilized rock that has been pressed into slabs.
The real, unadulterated turquoise?
Does color enhancement make any difference?
Could I just dye some ground white marble?
I know there are a lot of questions here. Maybe I should just ask where do you get yours and what kind do you use.