Mounting an Agate

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Made sure I got a natural undyed slice this time, the dyed ones have been fading in the sun :cautious:

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Mark out the glass to the shape of the agate.

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Have to offer it back up and cut the glass a bit more to allow for the width of the lead came.

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That'll stop him going anywhere :D
 

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Ta MG :) That one only took 2 hours from start to finish :)

Was looking out the window at the flowers, and an idea came into my head, if it works i'll put it up :)
 
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This is very beautiful and creative. I must confess this is new to me but I have learnt something today.

Thanks for sharing your creativity.
 
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Beautiful work - you've done a very tidy job! (y)
 

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Ta good people, getting the hang of soldering better now :)
 

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