Five Easy Steps To Cut A Round Cabochon
Gemstone cabochons can be flat on one or both sides and they are typically cut with a dome-like shape. The art of cutting cabs goes back hundreds of years, but modern methods have made it even easier to cut and polish your own cabochons at home in just 5 steps! Step one: gather your materials Gather your materials - Cabochon gemstone, Epoxy Resin, and nail polish remover. Find the size that fits your gemstones this can be done by cutting out pieces of paper in the desired sizes for each circle and setting them around the circumference of your stone. Choose the one that fits best or has the least amount of overlap from other circles. Cut this piece out and place it on top of the gemstone you have chosen. Step two: measure and mark you’re stone -Measure your stone with a ruler and mark the measurements onto your stone. -Mark the center of your stone. -Get out your saw and use it to cut along the lines you drew on your stone. -If you need to, use sandpaper or another material that...