Tru-stone shavings as filler?

[bneff]

I recently turned a pen using a Malachite tru-stone blank. As I was getting ready to clean the lathe I wondered if the shavings could be used at fillers in other projects. Much like brass filings, crushed torquoise, etc. It has a nice pale green color. I gathered it up and put it in a plastic bag. I'm going to give a try on a piece of scrap but thought I'd ask if anyone had ever done this.

Thanks!

Bill

 

[hewunch]

I have done this. I chop it up with a coffee grinder.

 

[fernhills]

I have done this. I chop it up with a coffee grinder.

I was thinking of coming to your house for cup of coffee,,,now i don`t know.. Carl

 

[Mark]

I've only tried it once on a White Turquoise that had an unintentional grab. The chip was pretty small, so I tried filling with shavings and CA. I ended up with a gray blob when it was dry. I cut it out and mixed white pigment and 5 minute epoxy. That blended much better. It even passed the "wife Inspection".

 

[hewunch]

I have done this. I chop it up with a coffee grinder.

I was thinking of coming to your house for cup of coffee,,,now i don`t know.. Carl

Well my coffee was bad before that too. I only drink ~ 4 or 5 cups a year. :wink: