Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Jan 11, 2006 12:58:27 GMT -5
Finally, first batch of cabs, preforms and some baroque. Almost all of pieces were shaped on rough grinder. After they were thrown in the rotary tumbler. 8 days in 120/220 9 days in 500 7 days in 1200 SiC 10 day polish 4 days burnishing And here are the results: My doughters' hand (she is 4) Close up Some orbicular jaspers Selection of cabs Thanks for looking Zotika
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Post by texasrockhound on Jan 11, 2006 13:03:43 GMT -5
Zotika - I love that stuff! I haven't tumbled any of the stones that I've cut into shapes but it's encouraging to see your results! Just beautiful. Keep it up and thanks for posting the pics!
-dan
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Post by texasrockhound on Jan 11, 2006 13:06:09 GMT -5
Zotika - I'd be interested to know what your process is for creating these little gems. I can probably learn some things from you.
-dan
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jan 11, 2006 13:08:40 GMT -5
Nice job- I have some cabs in 500 right now- Can't wit to see the results!
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drupe
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Post by drupe on Jan 11, 2006 13:28:49 GMT -5
Zitika
Nice job, what will you do with the polished stones?
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JKowalski33
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Post by JKowalski33 on Jan 11, 2006 14:17:52 GMT -5
were these vibe'd, or rotary'd? I'm guessing vibe, since they held shape good
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Pebbles
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Post by Pebbles on Jan 11, 2006 15:35:16 GMT -5
Wow!!!
Now that's a sight to behold! Those cabs are wonderful!
Pebbles
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Jan 11, 2006 15:47:13 GMT -5
The extra work paid off! Nice job Zotika. I think I'll try pre-forming some for my next load. I've got to start working on my fishies....they're gonna be X-mas presents for next years Family Members. Steve
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jan 11, 2006 17:11:56 GMT -5
Hi Zotika A great Batch lovley greens the heart especialy well done
I also pre cut and tumble from a rough grind shape, I have had good results also
Jack Yorkshire UK
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jan 11, 2006 17:37:46 GMT -5
zotika you are amazing. you have lots to work with now. can't wait to see the results.
kim
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Post by sandsman1 on Jan 11, 2006 17:46:48 GMT -5
hey zot very nice batch you got there,, i see a ton of nice jewlery in there very cool cabs they came out great
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Post by stoner on Jan 11, 2006 17:52:48 GMT -5
Wow. Very nice job. I really like the poppy jasper you have in that part of the world. Do you find a lot of that material? They all look great and seems they didn't lose much of their shape going thru the cycles. I see your daughter likes rings.
Ed
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thehawke
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Post by thehawke on Jan 11, 2006 18:13:47 GMT -5
WOW impresssive! Very nice! You give me something to aspire to.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jan 11, 2006 18:15:42 GMT -5
Those look great!! Very nice job on the shaping, I've learned that's the part that pays off in the end. The ocean jaspers look sweet!
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wil1213
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Post by wil1213 on Jan 11, 2006 18:20:06 GMT -5
these all look very good
grats!
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Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Jan 11, 2006 18:37:16 GMT -5
Thank you, all. Kowalski, it really was rotary tumbler, not vibe. Ed, it is not only my daughter that likes rings, my wife likes them to. So I am obligated to buy some silver adjustable rings. I also plan to make some earrings and, off course, pendants. By the way, I had big problem to take this photos, because both of my daughters like to rearrange my setting. So that I made some pictures with some candies, toys etc. I finally manage to make some decent pictures when my younger daughter went to bed. Jack, one of my favorites, from this batch, is, also, that chrysoprase heart. Zotika
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Jan 11, 2006 18:49:46 GMT -5
Zotika: Wow, what a nice batch of cabs! Love the poppy jasper and the unusal gray and gold moss. keep up the great pics...mel
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Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Jan 11, 2006 18:54:28 GMT -5
Ed, sorry, I forgot, about poppy jaspers. I found them at one single location which is not mined. In fact, exploitations of gem minerals and rocks does not exist in my country, though some prospection and explorations were carried out. So we don't know the exact quantities of that poppy jasper. Zotika
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Post by jdennis on Jan 11, 2006 19:11:40 GMT -5
WOW!!! looks GREAT!!! ~jody~
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Post by joe on Jan 11, 2006 21:22:15 GMT -5
What an awesome batch Zotika! Your shapes are wonderful.
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