We have watched your video and have purchased Stencils in duplicate. Thank you. We have also watched other videos and they are PARAMOUNT!!! EXCELLENT TUTORIALS AND ESPECIALLY YOUR ADVICE. YOU ARE DEFINITELY AN AMAZING PERSON. BTW I DUBED YOU THE SEFOU= WHICH IS MASTER ABOVE SENSEI...
Now I know why you are recommended by others very informative. Looking forward to putting this knowledge into practice. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You are very wise. The way you explain things shows you have quite a bit of experience also, it shows your expertise. I really enjoyed your video. Thank you.
Thank you Courtney, I'm glad you like the videos, I will be uploading more soon but right now I'm working on my webpage and it should be coming soon, it will have a lot of information.
Great video! I have seen the double templates at my lapidary workshop, but didn't understand it's usefulness. Thanks for clearing that up. I try to plan my cabs out to get the most pleasing designs as I would rather have one awesome cab than several average ones. Thanks so much!
This video was a real eye-opener for me.Delighted with the information and the approach.My one question is where you got the slabs on display in this video.Thank you very much for sharing.
It was very helpful! Thank you! I think you have just changed my approach to selecting the cab from the slab. Usually, I would just cut one cab from the slab with no plan for the remainder of the slab. In thirty years I have never seen a double template! I once cut an agate that had the image of a standing person in black. When the dome was finished, the head shrunk and no longer resembled the standing person. If I could predict the outcome through the entire stone, then that would be the making of some great cabs.
CincyPlasmaTech I'm glad the video did help, I will be uploading more tutorial that you will enjoy watching and mabe learning a thing or two, if you didn't subscribe to my channel yet, please do so to get notified first hand. Thanks again for watching.
Small flats on the dome of a cab don't get a good polish. I think I work way too hard to make a smooth transition from the side of the cab to the very top of the dome. Staying tuned for more great videos!
Thanks Gail for watching my videos, but you’re subscribed to the old channel, here’s the new channel you’ll need to subscribe in order to watch all the new videos. ua-cam.com/channels/3zSF2wGBv1pzuUYksU8d3w.html
I learned some good tips here, even having taken 3-4 courses at my local craft center. Thank you! Very few videos get into this kind of detail. One question for your expert opinion: I learned to create a dome on my cabs but am seeing lots of cabs with a flat table, including one picture jasper here. Is this a new trend? Do jewelers prefer this?
Donna, thank you for watching my videos and I’m glad it helped you, wether the dome is high or flat it really doesn’t matter as long as the finished cab looks good. However, the reason for that is the thickness of the slab you start with, let’s say you have a 3/8” thick slab and you’re cutting 2 cabs, one is 35x15 mm and the other is only 10x8 mm the larger one will end up with a flat surface and the small one with a higher dome even though both are from the same 3/8” slab, so the final shape will depend on the size and shape of the stone you’re cutting. Does that gives you the explanation for your question? Let me know if you have any other questions!!
@@ElieGhanimeEG yes that is very helpful! I think for the larger stones, I’ve been reducing the size of the girdle, which makes the stone harder to set!
Thank you for making videos! You have helped me to learn and advance my lapidary interests. I have a question, what is the largest cabochon I should be grinding on a 6 by 1.5 inch wheel? When I work larger pieces, I sometimes make contact with the edge of the wheel and gouge my work. Any advice is appreciated, thanks! -Gus
Thank you for watching Gus, you can cut any size you want, the trick is not to push hard on the wheel, let the wheel do the work for you and be extra carefull when you get to the edges, I know it's frustrating when it happens because I've done it too...Also bigger stones doesn't mean better or more expensive, you can cut smaller cabs that you'll have more control cutting with better quality that will be worth more. I hope this will help and good luck. Elie
I don’t sell my cabs, I keep them for myself, but to answer your questions, the price is based on the type of rock you’re working with, size and quality, you can’t sell a Jasper for the same price as an Opal, so if you find any for couple of dollars and not from a 3rd world country let me know.
Hello Don, the full version is on a DVD for $25 Also you’re watching my old channel, please subscribe to my new UA-cam channel in order to watch all the new videos, here’s the new link. Thanks ua-cam.com/channels/3zSF2wGBv1pzuUYksU8d3w.html
Hi Lee, most of my slabs are cut from my own rocks that I get while rockhounding. By the way you are subscribed to the old UA-cam channel, I can't upload anymore videos because Google screwed it up for me, so I created a new channel under my name (Elie Ghanime) so if you need to continue watching my new vidoes, you have to subscribe to the new channel. Thanks
Hum Raaz, it's called GEM-TEMP Templates and you can get them from Kingsley North. If you can't get the double templates you buy 2 of the same design and tape them from one end.
The key is to purchase quality material dont just grab specimens from the rock bin. Just because someone buys it doesnt make it a great cab. A jeweler could be buying Noreena Jasper for a customer request and you have one. He has no choice but to purchase it. Professional stone cutters dont use templates. You would never use a template on opal. You free form to keep as much stone as possible.
Disagree on Opal, most like to purchase calibrated pieces with no dead spots vs a free form that has imperfections or bad facing just because it weighs more
You are all correct...start with the best material you can manage/afford, plan and cut wih care, and learn to judge your outlets so as to maximize the value not only of your stone but also of your relationships with buyers and sellers.
We have watched your video and have purchased Stencils in duplicate. Thank you. We have also watched other videos and they are PARAMOUNT!!! EXCELLENT TUTORIALS AND ESPECIALLY YOUR ADVICE. YOU ARE DEFINITELY AN AMAZING PERSON. BTW I DUBED YOU THE SEFOU= WHICH IS MASTER ABOVE SENSEI...
Thank you, I do appreciate that and I'm glad to help!
Spectacular work. Excellent video. Thank you for sharing both your expertise and your caring.
Thank you Richard, very much appreciated and thank you for watching my videos!!
Now I know why you are recommended by others very informative. Looking forward to putting this knowledge into practice. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you Lem for watching my videos and your kind words, have fun making your great cabochon 😊
This is great help and advice. Thanks so much.
Thank you Mel for watching, I'm glad to be of help.
Wow! What a great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Really beautiful cabs too
Thanks Aran and thank you for watching my videos!
A clear, concise and informative video about the basics of selecting material and determining patterns for cabochons - much appreciated!
Thank you Patti.
Great video thanks people get in a hurry, no patience, no art in their veins good job!
Thanks Marty Hinnenkamp for subscribing and watching my videos and I do appreciate very much your comments.
@@ElieGhanimeEG I still remember the first cab I butchered (long ago) you are doing great work in educating
I love the way you explain in detail on the reason for the way you cut them. thanks for sharing. Be and Stay safe. ; )
Thank you for this informative video that reminds me of a lot of things to consider when starting to cut some cabs.
Thanks Robert for watching.
You are very wise. The way you explain things shows you have quite a bit of experience also, it shows your expertise. I really enjoyed your video. Thank you.
Thank you Courtney, I'm glad you like the videos, I will be uploading more soon but right now I'm working on my webpage and it should be coming soon, it will have a lot of information.
I especially like the advice with marking cracks. Thanks
Really helpful tips, thank you.
Thankyou so much for your videos, you are a great teacher with an eye for the details. I would like to see the full version of How to cut a cabochon.
Great video! I have seen the double templates at my lapidary workshop, but didn't understand it's usefulness. Thanks for clearing that up. I try to plan my cabs out to get the most pleasing designs as I would rather have one awesome cab than several average ones. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much excellent information. I am just starting to work with stones,
As am I....I'm loving this!
Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks I do appreciate it
This video was a real eye-opener for me.Delighted with the information and the approach.My one question is where you got the slabs on display in this video.Thank you very much for sharing.
Just found your channel, its fabulous! keep up the good work, I will be watching and learning from all your videos today!
Thank you.
It was very helpful! Thank you! I think you have just changed my approach to selecting the cab from the slab. Usually, I would just cut one cab from the slab with no plan for the remainder of the slab. In thirty years I have never seen a double template! I once cut an agate that had the image of a standing person in black. When the dome was finished, the head shrunk and no longer resembled the standing person. If I could predict the outcome through the entire stone, then that would be the making of some great cabs.
CincyPlasmaTech I'm glad the video did help, I will be uploading more tutorial that you will enjoy watching and mabe learning a thing or two, if you didn't subscribe to my channel yet, please do so to get notified first hand. Thanks again for watching.
Small flats on the dome of a cab don't get a good polish. I think I work way too hard to make a smooth transition from the side of the cab to the very top of the dome. Staying tuned for more great videos!
Thank you. Super helpful!
Thanks Gail for watching my videos, but you’re subscribed to the old channel, here’s the new channel you’ll need to subscribe in order to watch all the new videos.
ua-cam.com/channels/3zSF2wGBv1pzuUYksU8d3w.html
Nice video. Do you sell cabochons?
Thank you but I don't sell my cabs, I use them for my jewelry.
I learned some good tips here, even having taken 3-4 courses at my local craft center. Thank you! Very few videos get into this kind of detail. One question for your expert opinion: I learned to create a dome on my cabs but am seeing lots of cabs with a flat table, including one picture jasper here. Is this a new trend? Do jewelers prefer this?
Donna, thank you for watching my videos and I’m glad it helped you, wether the dome is high or flat it really doesn’t matter as long as the finished cab looks good. However, the reason for that is the thickness of the slab you start with, let’s say you have a 3/8” thick slab and you’re cutting 2 cabs, one is 35x15 mm and the other is only 10x8 mm the larger one will end up with a flat surface and the small one with a higher dome even though both are from the same 3/8” slab, so the final shape will depend on the size and shape of the stone you’re cutting. Does that gives you the explanation for your question? Let me know if you have any other questions!!
@@ElieGhanimeEG yes that is very helpful! I think for the larger stones, I’ve been reducing the size of the girdle, which makes the stone harder to set!
@@donnaer You're exactly right, also in order to get a perfect girdle you can watch my other video on "How to mark the girdle".
Wow. That makes perfect sense!
Thank you for making videos! You have helped me to learn and advance my lapidary interests. I have a question, what is the largest cabochon I should be grinding on a 6 by 1.5 inch wheel? When I work larger pieces, I sometimes make contact with the edge of the wheel and gouge my work. Any advice is appreciated, thanks! -Gus
Thank you for watching Gus, you can cut any size you want, the trick is not to push hard on the wheel, let the wheel do the work for you and be extra carefull when you get to the edges, I know it's frustrating when it happens because I've done it too...Also bigger stones doesn't mean better or more expensive, you can cut smaller cabs that you'll have more control cutting with better quality that will be worth more. I hope this will help and good luck. Elie
Good advice
How much do you sell the cabs for, alot of work and time for a couple dollars.
I don’t sell my cabs, I keep them for myself, but to answer your questions, the price is based on the type of rock you’re working with, size and quality, you can’t sell a Jasper for the same price as an Opal, so if you find any for couple of dollars and not from a 3rd world country let me know.
Full version please
Hello Don, the full version is on a DVD for $25
Also you’re watching my old channel, please subscribe to my new UA-cam channel in order to watch all the new videos, here’s the new link. Thanks
ua-cam.com/channels/3zSF2wGBv1pzuUYksU8d3w.html
are you from Canada
where do you get your slabd
Hi Lee, most of my slabs are cut from my own rocks that I get while rockhounding.
By the way you are subscribed to the old UA-cam channel, I can't upload anymore videos because Google screwed it up for me, so I created a new channel under my name (Elie Ghanime) so if you need to continue watching my new vidoes, you have to subscribe to the new channel. Thanks
I want the cab in the thumbnail.
Thank you
You're welcome.
how thick my slabs bee to make a regular cab and the to make something like your hearts
Most of my slabs that I cut are 5/16” thick and that size works good for the majority of my cabs. Thanks for watching my video.
@@ElieGhanimeEG Thank you
Whats name is the template i want to buy online but when i scaech it i don't found it . Please can you tell me the full name of template ?
Hum Raaz, it's called GEM-TEMP Templates and you can get them from Kingsley North. If you can't get the double templates you buy 2 of the same design and tape them from one end.
Thank you sir
Quality, not quantity
You got it and thanks for watching.
The key is to purchase quality material dont just grab specimens from the rock bin. Just because someone buys it doesnt make it a great cab. A jeweler could be buying Noreena Jasper for a customer request and you have one. He has no choice but to purchase it. Professional stone cutters dont use templates. You would never use a template on opal. You free form to keep as much stone as possible.
Disagree on Opal, most like to purchase calibrated pieces with no dead spots vs a free form that has imperfections or bad facing just because it weighs more
Disagree on using templates- They are very helpful in identifying great patterns on less expensive stone.
You are all correct...start with the best material you can manage/afford, plan and cut wih care, and learn to judge your outlets so as to maximize the value not only of your stone but also of your relationships with buyers and sellers.