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Groom Cufflinks by Bill Gallagher From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-605

In this third episode of "Bridal Baubles" guest Bill Gallagher creates fashionable and handsome cufflinks for the groom made of granite and silver or gold.

Experience Level: Advanced

Materials and step-by-step instructions are below.

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Guest jewelry artist Bill Gallagher demonstrates how to create these groom cufflinks.

Materials --

Rough granite
1/4" acrylic rod sticks, cut into 4" lengths

Tools --

Lapidary saw
Lapidary grinding/polishing machine
Instant glue (cyanoacrylate adhesive)
Protective eyewear
1/4" acrylic rods, cut into 4" segments

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Here's a sample of some other great cufflinks.

Groom Cufflinks

1. Use the lapidary saw to cut the rough rock into slices.

2. Cut the slices into smaller chunks, closer to your desired final shape (figure A).

3. Glue chunks of rock onto acrylic sticks with instant glue.

4. Use the lapidary grinding unit to grind the chunks into a cabochon shape (flat on bottom, rounded on top).

5. Change discs on the lapidary unit to sand and smooth the stone (figure B).

6. Continue changing discs with progressively finer grit until all sanding marks are gone and a polish is achieved.

7. Snap the finished cabochon off the stick. You now have a beautiful gemstone. All that's left is to construct a setting for it with silver or gold.

RESOURCES :

Hi Tech Diamond Products
Website: www.Hitechdiamond.com

To purchase any of this equipment, made by Hi Tech Diamond Products, contact Bill Gallagher through his website (link, below) or the manufacturer (link, above).

GUESTS :

Bill Gallagher
Owner
BillyBob Nonessentials
Email: info@billgallagher.net
Website: www.billgallagher.net