Fabrication
March 17, 2009
March 03, 2009
August 12, 2008
July 29, 2008
July 22, 2008
July 03, 2008
July 01, 2008
June 07, 2008
June 03, 2008
Laser Fabricated Lapis Pendant Part 5
13. Clean up the weld seams with a knife edge pumice wheel. Polish and clean in the ultrasonic.
14. Align the two sides of the bottom bail to be even and centered and then place clear tape on the bottom to freeze their position. Position the upper bail in the center and press onto the tape. Once it’s all aligned straight tack it with the laser through the tape. Once it’s all tacked straight remove the tape and finish the weld. Polish with a medium stiffness ¾ inch bristle brush wheel on your flex shaft. Then final polish on the polishing machine and clean with a toothbrush with a mild detergent. DO NOT place the Lapis in the ultrasonic. Lapis is often treated with colored wax which can leach out leaving the stone looking different. Rinse and towel dry.
15. The finished pendant is mounted on a 14K yellow gold 4 mm snake chain and is ready to deliver to the customer.
May 31, 2008
Laser Fabricated Lapis Pendant Part 4
10. The finished upper bail is now ready to have the set diamond attached.
11. Select a 3.5 mm loose diamond and set in a straight sided 14K white gold bezel. Polish the bezel and clean it in the ultrasonic.
12. Line up the head under the center of the upper bail and tack it into place. Check the position to make sure it’s straight, and then finish welding the bezel to the upper bail.
