how to dop a stone
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Another combination method of dopping the stone is todip the stone in a solution of alcohol and dop waxand then let it dry. Once it is thoroughly dry the stone can be glued to the dop. When the stone is finished it can be soaked in a solvent until the wax is loosened.
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How do you Dopping stone With DOPS?
Another dopping method that The Gem Shop has used is super glue and brass or aluminum dops. It is important to make sure that the top of your metal dop is flat. Use one drop of super glue to adhereyour stone to the dopstick.
How do you Dopping a gemstone?
Another dopping method that The Gem Shop has used is super glue and brass or aluminum dops. It is important to make sure that the top of your metal dop is flat. Use one drop of super glue to adhereyour stone to the dopstick. Allow adequate time for your glue to set. you can then use a metal dop holder to hold your dopped stone for working.
How to wax a dop stick for gemstones?
Continue coating the dop stick until you have a sufficient amount of wax. Once you have your dop wax applied to your dop stick, you can fasten your stone to the dop stick. Slowly heat the dop wax that you have just coated over the dop stick until it is runny. Before it starts dripping push the gemstone into the wax.
How do you glue Dopping stones to metal?
Dopping. Use one drop of super glue to adhereyour stone to the dopstick. Allow adequate time for your glue to set. you can then use a metal dop holder to hold your dopped stone for working. When your cabs are finished it is necessary to soak the stones in acetone to remove them from the metal dops.
