Cast Resin Scales

I shut her down late last night. Spent some time making some cast resin "Jade" scales. I'm wondering if anyone else has experimented with cast resin "semi precious stone" handle scales ?

 

I have not, but I must say that looks pretty good to my eyes.

 

I was looking into making the one that is a light blue stone, can't think of the name right now. Turquoise maybe?

Have a project on hold until I can buy or duplicate a Scottish stone that is black with green striping, sort of like

 

That would be turquoise. I'll be ecstatic when I can find a formula for Lapis Lazuli.

 

like this? http://www.webexhibits.org/pigments/indiv/recipe/ultramarine.html

And found out where the color Ultramarine comes from. just realized that was for making the pigment, very nice rock for a handle.
just what I needed another little project

 

Lol, yes there are way too many ideas, and not enough time.