[malem]

Hi,
I have been playing with encasing quartz and love it.
I wonder if there is a way to encase the quartz so it doesn't create all the bubbles around it?

I also see some encase opals. Any kind of opal would do? or only Gilson Opals?

I also tried a few other stones and semi precious but so far they all look like the quartz. A turquoise became ugly grey.

Do any of you have tried different other gems? or semi precious stones?

I had success with CZs though and not bubbles. I tried the quartz in a tube or between 2 marias. Still bubbles.