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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..

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.

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.

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

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

I mean for a foreigner like me..

THANKS,

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

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

Warren Weiss wrote: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

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!