Thread: How to do Chip Inlays; The Icedog Method

Hi there, I'm new here. I did a search on how to create gemstone inlays into cement, and I got you all. I make jewelry with cement, and now am trying to get an inlay of Citrine to go across the top. I was successful in getting the pieces in, however, the epoxy (I used the same) is just weak for some reason. As I started to sand with my 100 grit, a couple of pieces fell out. I realize that your project above is with wood (and I'm totally into that too!!!), but I was wondering if you have any ideas with this for cement projects. And one last thing, how did you CRUSH the stone?? I like the idea of doing that, but have no clue how. I attached an image of where it is at right now. Would really love to get a handle on this. I had a blast making them.

Kind regards, Mikieskid.

Read this before but overlooked some applications. I have horn scales that are seriously riddled with worm holes... without this technique they are lost, now I'm thinking they can be saved! And not just saved but look really good!

I'm going to use copper shavings (or brass).
But I'm also curious as to how you guys pulverize/crush your filler material...

Originally Posted by mikieskid

Hi there, I'm new here. I did a search on how to create gemstone inlays into cement, and I got you all. I make jewelry with cement, and now am trying to get an inlay of Citrine to go across the top. I was successful in getting the pieces in, however, the epoxy (I used the same) is just weak for some reason. As I started to sand with my 100 grit, a couple of pieces fell out. I realize that your project above is with wood (and I'm totally into that too!!!), but I was wondering if you have any ideas with this for cement projects. And one last thing, how did you CRUSH the stone?? I like the idea of doing that, but have no clue how. I attached an image of where it is at right now. Would really love to get a handle on this. I had a blast making them.

Kind regards, Mikieskid.

A good way to crush stone is to take a large diameter pipe with a cap at one end, and a slightly smaller diameter pipe with a cap at the end. Pour your stone into the bottom of the larger pipe and use the smaller one to pulverize it. Less messy, easy to do... no lost materials.

Does anyone have a source for inexpensive scrap turquoise that they could share? Thanks!

Can you indicate if anything needs to be adjusted (and how if so) in order to apply this process to antlers?