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How can I turn a flat glass stone into a charm or pendant?

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:45:07 +0000

I have some flat glass stones/marbles and want to turn them into a pendant or earrings. I’ve tried searching online and found only a few instructions but I tried and came out fruitless. Perhaps there are findings for such material? Like a silver flat finding with a hoop to string it? Please help? Thanks.

Yes, there are hundreds of styles available at jewelers, craft shops and on-line. Artbeads.com has instructions on different types.
Sometimes when looking for a unique item you can visit a pawn shop. In this case check out any costume jewelry they have. You may find an end cap that you can then remove from the item it is on and mount it onto your pendant/ earring.

What are some stones that people would use in Science?

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:54:05 +0000

What are some stones that people would use in Science?
I have down
Sandstone, Limestone, Marble, Mica, Granite
But what are some others that may be mentioned in Science?
Also could you tell me if there a mineral etc & i don’t know weather the ones ive listed are minerals or what
So little help!?
Thanks!

Calcite is a mineral that is used to bend light in science.
Quartz is used to make prisms. Fluorite is used to help melt metals (a flux) and in ceramics which are used in science. Many minerals are used in science in different ways.
Sandstone, limestone, marble and granite are rocks: Mica is a group of minerals which are used in various ways in science.
Of course all sorts of materials that are extracted from rocks and minerals are used in science – metals, refractories, fluxes etc.

Is this pink, flat, round hard "marble", a gall stone?

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:41:56 +0000

I am on a special diet since having an operation for gall stones. Yet to have my gall bladder out but have been drinking my own vegetable juices and no fat diet, etc. and am feeling 100% better. This morning I "passed" what looks like a round, flat, pink, marble and I certainly have not eatten anything that would connect with this. Have searched the web but cannot find pictures that show same color, or shape as this one.
Any ideas out there?.
Taking a second look, it is a tan color not pink.

I have had my gall bladder removed. Gallstones come in different colors. Mine were whitish and they looked like pebbles you find on a beach. My brother also had his gall bladder removed and his stones were black. I think you should talk to your doctor. If you have the stone with you, you can show it to him/her. Passing galstones can be dangerous because they cab get stuck in the bile duct and cause jaundice.

http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/gallstones/GS_symptoms.html

http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068740/

which is least expensive marble or granite? which is a better stone?

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:28:57 +0000

I am trying to choose a headstone for my father’s grave and I dont know the difference in price and quality.

My father has a flat granite stone on his grave with a bronze plate over it with his name, military rank upon retirement, and his birth and death dates. I would think granite is less expensive. I’m sure the grade of both is different for grave markers.

I’m very sorry for your loss.

Why does marble etc stay cold to the touch, even when it is in a warm environement?

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:46:52 +0000

My living room table top is marble, and I’ve often wondered why it remains cold–does that mean stone buildings are cold?

Marble has a higher specific conductance than the air which means it can obtain heat or cold better. Air temperatures can change quickly but materials with higher conductance take longer to change.

You will notice on a hot summer day after the sun goes down, the pavement will still be very warm even if the air has cooled signifcantly. Your table is just on a smaller scale.

Can Marble tile be used for sort of outdoor applications?

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:41:11 +0000

HI,

I need to put stone tiles down on the balcony floor of my condo. Not a large surface area, only 36 sq ft. When it rains, it does get wet.

I saw some Marble tiles that were tumbled (not polished) . I was told that if I seal the marble with some kind of protectant that it can be used for the balcony.

Is this true? Can I really use marble tiles for a balcony if I seal them?

Yes you can.You will need to glue them in with a waterproof glue,and then grout with a waterproof grout.Be careful though,they get very slippery when wet.

HAS any one ever painted their concert floor to make it look like marble or a stone slab floor?

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:41:05 +0000

If so what kind of paint did you use??? Did you put a sealer on if??? Does it wear will?? Does it peel or chip of???

I just painted my concrete porch and painted a faux area rug on it. After I was done I painted to coats of matte concrete sealer with non skid in it to prevent any paint chipping. I used a latex base paint made for concrete for the main porch floor, for the "rug" I used leftover house and trim paint (my house is federal blue, trim is burgundy) I did it this way so the colors would coordinate. There are many methods and design styles for concrete patterns. Whichever method you choose @ paints or concrete stain, be sure you put at least 2 coats of sealer over it.

How do I treat unglazed marble?

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:45:52 +0000

I would like it to have a gloss finish and it is VERY porous. I put 3 coats of sealant (for marble tile) and 3 coats of gloss top coat (for ‘stone’). I gave all top coat layers, and the … Continue reading →

What are the lines in marble (i.e. stone counter top) called?

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:50:58 +0000

Like say you wanted to "call out" (as in building plans) that the marble should be set with the _________ verticaly. other than veins… Vein is the most appropriate word. If they are more round, they are vugs. If an … Continue reading →

What are the lines in marble (i.e. stone counter top) called?

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:50:57 +0000