Gem-quality opal poses special problems for the carver that are not encountered when working with low-quality material. Herein the author uses three examples to explore these differences and the implications for success or failure in the final piece.
Gem-quality opal poses special problems for the carver that are not encountered when working with low-quality material. Herein the author uses three examples to explore these differences and the implications for success or failure in the final piece.
