Turquoise Money Clip

6" 10- to 12-gauge sterling silver square wire
pre-made sterling silver money clip
several slabs of turquoise (or shell or tile)
flux
silver solder
small paintbrush
5-minute epoxy resin
charcoal
wood skewer stirring stick
safety glasses and dust mask
lapidary unit with diamond wheels
trim saw with 6" diamond blade
acetylene tank with large torch tip
grinding machine with buffing wheel
metal files
ceramic block
toothbrush and toothpaste
tweezers