Cerium Oxide.. Alternative anyone?

[Goldeneye]

At present I cold work using a bevel star lap wheel to trim my pendants finishing with Cerium Oxide polish rather than Fire polishing.. I really like the 'finish' and crispness this gives..

Cerium oxide has soared in Price, any suggestions as to an alternative that I could use on my Bevel Star Lap wheel?

Thanks..

[charlie]

it's probably soared because most of it comes from chinese sources, and they have stopped exporting so much raw materials as in the past.

[Yardic Glassworks]

You could use pumice prior to your cerium and you will find that you need to use much less cerium. Must have a dedicated pumice pad though; cannot use the same one for the cerium.

[Morganica]

I get a pretty good shine with cork. I agree with Tim; if you can prefinish well, you need much less cerium (or cork).

[Havi]

Where do you get pumice in USA?
Does hisglass carry this?

I mean for a foreigner like me..

THANKS,

HAVI

[Warren Weiss]

Hi Havi,
I'm sure you can get pumice in Israel. It is a very common abraisive. Also used in hand soaps to get grime off.
Warren

[Yardic Glassworks]

I picked up my last batch of pumice from Covington Engineering.
www.covington-engineering.com

[Havi]

Hi Havi,
I'm sure you can get pumice in Israel. It is a very common abraisive. Also used in hand soaps to get grime off.
Warren

Thanks Warren,
Do not be so sure.... I only managed to find places that sell blocks of pumice, not powder.
I assume it might be easier for me to buy it from Covington in USA....

Thanks anyway,

Havi

[Goldeneye]

Pumice comes in various grades.. You can get a very fine 'flour pumice.. less abrasive than the regular.. Funny I didn't even think about Pumice, I have a box of the stuff!