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Agree with Curly
"There is no one better way as blank making involves so many types"
I have used (and still do) single blanks, slabs, tubes right down to tube in blanks.
They all have different uses and drawbacks / benefits.
For hybrids I always make a slab, depending on the colours and style of blank it could be individual or slab

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Slabs a great for making a batch of similar colour blanks, though the patterns can vary so much even in a single slab.
Single blanks are unique and always a one off - same with tube blanks.
Picture blanks are always tube in blank.
Just experiment, you will find the best option for yourself, good luck

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[QUOTE="Gadget-UK, post: 347929, member: 1878"] Agree with Curly "There is no one better way as blank making involves so many types" I have used (and still do) single blanks, slabs, tubes right down to tube in blanks. They all have different uses and drawbacks / benefits. For hybrids I always make a slab, depending on the colours and style of blank it could be individual or slab [ATTACH]43742._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]43743._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]43744._xfImport[/ATTACH] Slabs a great for making a batch of similar colour blanks, though the patterns can vary so much even in a single slab. Single blanks are unique and always a one off - same with tube blanks. Picture blanks are always tube in blank. Just experiment, you will find the best option for yourself, good luck :thumbs::thumbs: [/QUOTE]

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