Sabre52
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Me and my gal, Rosie
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Post by Sabre52 on Jan 21, 2006 17:27:05 GMT -5
I'll post these in the ID section too but here's just a few of my finished pieces. Thanks for looking...mel Jade cabochons mostly 30x40. Clockwise from top: Zebra Jade ( nephrite and serpentine) from Washington, Black Nephrite Jade from Wyoming, Pink Jade ( thulite) from Wyoming, Dark Green Nephrite from Porterville, CA, Jadeite from Washington, Pink and Green Jade ( nephrite & thulite) from Wyoming, and middle Black Nephrite Jade from Porterville, CA. Poppy Jasper from Morgan Hill, CA A few of my small Woodward Ranch Plume Agate cabs from south of Alpine in SW Texas:
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Post by Condor on Jan 21, 2006 17:39:21 GMT -5
Hey S52, did you collect the plume yourself at WW Ranch? I used to go there often and have lots of good stuff from there. Haven't been there in a few years. Way to go on all of your cabs.
Condor
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ArkieRockhound
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Jan 21, 2006 17:41:55 GMT -5
Those are absolutely beautiful! Jade is one of my favorites, but those Plume Agates are out of the world! Trish
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Post by Cher on Jan 21, 2006 17:43:54 GMT -5
Nice work on all but the plume agates are amazing, I love those.
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Jan 21, 2006 17:55:53 GMT -5
Condor: All the plume was self collected. I've been to the Woodward Ranch three times. Love collecting there as you just never know what you'll find. The place is amazing and I've met so many neat folks while collecting there. One year I met and collected with a bunch of guys and gals from down in Cajun country. Never seen so many people sleeping in one camper in all my life but boy were they good plume collectors. Learned lots from them that trip! Working the plume biscuits is difficult but man you sure can make some pretty polished pieces...mel
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Post by stoner on Jan 21, 2006 18:15:02 GMT -5
Nice job on the cabs Mel. Don't have a favorite-love the all.
Ed
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littlejimie
starting to spend too much on rocks
A rolling stone gathers no moss
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Post by littlejimie on Jan 21, 2006 18:42:18 GMT -5
Excellent cabs and pix Mel! Thanks for sharing.
Jim
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lotarocks445
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by lotarocks445 on Jan 21, 2006 18:49:06 GMT -5
love that plume agate
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Post by joe on Jan 21, 2006 23:54:47 GMT -5
Looks like your putting those rocks to good use. Nice job.
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Post by parfive on Jan 22, 2006 0:46:58 GMT -5
They're all nice, Mel, but the Woodward plume's the winner.
Rich
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jan 22, 2006 9:31:49 GMT -5
Wow, that's all great stuff!! I'll bet alot of time went into those, looks like it definately paid off.
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Post by texasrockhound on Jan 22, 2006 10:56:57 GMT -5
Those are just incredible Mel...don't think i could pic a favorite from this group....
thanks for sharing those....
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Post by pinemountaintrader on Jan 22, 2006 17:39:11 GMT -5
Ummmm, let's see, which one is prettiest??? Oh, I give up those are all stunning, every one!
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jan 23, 2006 14:00:04 GMT -5
Mel- Love it all!!! What are you using for a cabbing machine? You have probably told me but When I turned 40 I think my brain warrenty expired!
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Post by rockds on Jan 23, 2006 15:09:15 GMT -5
very nice on all mel, the plumes really pop
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Jan 23, 2006 16:20:20 GMT -5
stefan: I use a Diamond Pacific Genie for all my cabbing. Too inpatient to use anything but diamond *S*
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Post by krazydiamond on Jan 23, 2006 16:28:46 GMT -5
i love the way you displayed the jade selection, love ALL the cabs, Mel, you have a great eye and some of the coolest rocks.
KD
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