SOFT-STONE LAPIDARY ADD-ON KIT: K-1002 (Soft Stones: Mohs 7.5 and under)
FOR CABOCHONS AND FLAT PIECES
ABRASIVES
FOR SOFT STONES (under 7.5 MOHS)
SHAPING & POLISHING STEPS
STEP 2
REFINE the shape and
remove scratches:
Use
3M
Microfinishing Diamond
abrasives
to finalize the shape and
remove any leftover scratches.
Speed:
Medium-High speed with water
STEP 1
GRIND and SHAPE your stone
Use
3M
Flex-Diamond
(COARSE ) abrasive
Speed:
Medium/-High speed with water
1
FINAL STEP
HIGH-POLISH your stone.
Use
3M
Cerium Oxide to get a final polish
WARNING:
Do NOT use on porous surfaces
Speed:
Very Low (with a lot of water)
Pressure:
Use gentle but consistent pressure.
ALTERNATE FINAL STEP:
POLISHING
Some stones polish easily with our
FELT DISC
Try this after step
for Turquoise,
Opal and other soft stones.
Speed:
High Speed. DO
NOT
USE WATER
ALTERNATE STEP
SOFT LAPIDARY
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This 4-
Gr
ade K
it I
tem# K
-3600-4
FOLLOW FROM
TOP TO BOTTOM
X Coarse
I
tem# D-36250-1
1
Coarse
Item# D-3074-2
2a
Medium
Item# D-3045-2
2b
Fine
Item# D-3030-2
2c
Very Fine
Item# D-3020-2
2d
FINAL STEP:
Cerium Oxide
Item# AT-13000-2
3
Apply CUSHIONS to BACKPADS.
FLEX DIAMOND & FELT don’t need cushions
Apply abrasives onto BACKPADS
(with the CUSHIONS applied).
Use Water Tray to apply water to the
workpiece during every step.
SETUP
1
2
3
SAFETY FIRST!
Always wear eye
and respiratory
protection.
USE WITH COMPOUND
Item#: C-103
FELT DISC
I
tem# B-301
+
TO REMOVE SCRATCHES OR CHIPS
CLEANING:
Clean abrasives with damp cloth for longer life & performance.
Repairing scratched or chipped stones is similar to working on rough stones.
For DEEP Scratches: Start at
Step 2c
, then continue up to
FINAL STEP.
For LIGHT scratches: Often, the
FINAL STEP
is enough to get rid of light scratches. Also try
ALTERNATE FINAL STEP.
ANIE’S TIP:
To avoid scratches on finished piece, follow ALL steps THOROUGHLY & inspect your piece after each step.
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