When I was looking for ideas, I decided to see about jewelry. Then inspiration struck. I found a supplier carrying agate that had been edged in gold and been prepared as a pendant. It was a beautiful piece, in green. Green is my oldest daughter’s favorite color.
Hrmm…
She is (or has been) obsessed with turtles for a long time.
I’m pretty much set for her for Christmas, once I get a chain for it. The downside? I can’t post it publicly or to my store, because the girl is smart. If she sees me with a piece of green agate engraved with a turtle, she knows what Christmas will be.
Would be glad to share my supplier for this piece. I plan for them to be my supplier for most pieces like it. It will have to wait until after work, though. They run an Etsy shop, and I’m sure they’d love the business.
That was dropped straight into the laser unmasked. I did use some magnets just for positioning, but no other prep was required. I need to dial in my settings, though. My first try required a second run to come out that clearly.
Really nice, and great to see that agate engraves so beautifully. I had wondered about semiprecious stones, and I’m delighted to see some positive results.
