Best CA or resin for crushed stone inlay

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Hi everyone
I’m looking for advice on the best material to use for two separate crushed opal inlay projects I’m wanting to try.
I have searched the archives on this topic, and can’t find anything more recent than perhaps 10 years ago on best brands for resin /epoxy / CA for inlay / crushed stone inlay.
Recommendations then tended to
A) 5 minute epoxy
B) HXTAL (museum grade glue)
C) hot stuff / special T CA glue (fills voids, polishes well)
My online research would add to this
D) ArtResin (new formula, strong resistance to UV yellowing)

I have 2 projects I am wanting to try crushed opal inlay with.
One is a channel of inlay in a river stone
The other is in the center of a domed shape ( a Kina shell casting), which I want the opal to be in a small dome, which suggests to me the need for a self doming resin…

Criteria would be non yellowing, durable, takes a polish, and in one case, doming
What you recommend? Any any tips would be gratefully accepted :grinning:

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I’ve used CA Special T for years with regular inlay as well as chip inlay with no issues.

Rick

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40+ years ago my brother and I did production chip inlay - 3,000pcs./week.
I wish that I could remember the specific details but it was an epoxy resin that had a 30 min. working life and was mixed by weight on a triple balance beam.

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It was made for fiberglass boat construction and repair.

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Go to https://shop.resinobsession.com or just search on resin obsession. You will find a lot of information…Rob

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Thanks rob, I’ve done that. I was just looking for feedback on what else is out there… I’ve ordered some crushed synthetic opal, and some ArtResin as a starting point. It appears to have the least yellowing over time.