Wil Stones

Cabachons

Free form Cabachons, some may look like standard calibrated stones but they are not. Also due to the abilities of the photragrapher the stones do not look ad deep and rich in color in the pictures as they do in real life.
Just click on this link ( http://picasaweb.google.com/dubyacay/WilStonesCabachons?authkey=Gv1sRgCM6b3ZbLw9nkHQ# ) and it will take you to the cabachon album.

From Wil Stones Cabachons

Wil Stones process and goals

When cutting stones I often start out with a large rock. I then take this rock of several pounds and place it in an auto feed rock slicer that has a 12 inch diamond saw blade. I cut the rock into slabs about ¼ inch thick. Then I cut the slab into smaller shapes, using these smaller stones, I grind, shape and polish each one by hand. Then I wrap them in 14 carat gold filled or sterling silver wire to enhance the natural beauty of the stone. The part I love best about this process is that you never know what you are going to find inside of a rock. Sometimes the stone tells a story, other times it is the amazing beauty of the stone that grabs the eye. My stones are like snowflakes, every one unique in pattern and color; some are so exquisite that it is hard to believe that they occurred naturally.

Wil Stones

Cabachons

About Me

Wil Stones process and goals