Banjocreek
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Post by Banjocreek on Jan 30, 2009 23:08:16 GMT -5
The wheels have just about 'pooped' out. My wife describes them as smoother than 'a babies butt'. So until I can get replacements, this will probably be the last ones for a bit. Who do you use for replacement Nova, and Galaxy wheels for a Genie, anyway? I'm looking to go with 'Ron's Rocks'. Any input is appreciated, and thanks for looking. A large Goldstone, and the first lesson teaching that there is a 'grain' to the sparkles, as you will see. Petrified wood, just because I liked the lines and thought that the 'yellow' was a nice contrast. What is hard to see real well is the transparency of this stone and the waves of black flow lines through it. This is just because I was trying to get another cab with a 'Yellow' look to it. This is Wyoming Dendretic Jasper. A simple Plume Agate and trying to decide whether to make a 'doublet ' out of it to show the depth a bit better. This stands in contrast with the Goldstone above. Cut at 90° from the first stone, the sparkles are much more prevalent. I had to hurry and get this put into Silver since I already dropped and broke off a chunk once. Thanks for looking -Banjo
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jan 30, 2009 23:14:22 GMT -5
Those are sweet! The third and the last ones are my favorite. Did you make that setting?
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Banjocreek
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Post by Banjocreek on Jan 30, 2009 23:16:35 GMT -5
Using my new and expanding silver smithing skills, i must admit...Yes, I made that setting. Thanks
-Banjo
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Post by sitnwrap on Jan 30, 2009 23:31:28 GMT -5
Those cabs are beautiful. That third one is my favorite and I definitely see a face clear as day to the left side in the middle of that cab, hairline, forehead, eyes and nose. A small part of the right side of the face is hidden.
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Jan 30, 2009 23:33:29 GMT -5
The 3rd is my Fav and that setting is very nice! Is that 3rd one Indian Paint?? About the wheels...I just bought some from JS Gems. Great Service too. Steve
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highplainsdrifter
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Post by highplainsdrifter on Jan 30, 2009 23:42:19 GMT -5
Nice cabs, excellent polish!! What a shine those wheels are giving.
I bought my Genie and a 220 Nova wheel from Ron's Rocks. Good service and fast shipping.
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Post by Tony W on Jan 31, 2009 1:11:11 GMT -5
Nice smithy work! I like the pet wood too. NIce set. Tony
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49er
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Post by 49er on Jan 31, 2009 1:14:04 GMT -5
What a shine on the Goldstone. Yes, did you make the setting? Thanks for show us your work Banjo
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Banjocreek
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Post by Banjocreek on Jan 31, 2009 1:33:22 GMT -5
The third one is Obsidian and it is pretty transparent, but hard to imagine the way the photo is taken, and yes, I see the face too. Sort of a sulking mystery novel writer sort of face The setting was made by me and as usual looks a bit better in real life. I'll check out the JS gems place for wheels straight away, thanks! -Banjo
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UtahRockHound
spending too much on rocks
Sometimes your the Windshield, sometimes your the Rock.
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Post by UtahRockHound on Jan 31, 2009 2:14:08 GMT -5
Very nice cabs, well done.
You should check out Rocklady1 on ebay. The wheels are a lot cheaper. Around $60.
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Post by catmandewe on Jan 31, 2009 2:57:49 GMT -5
I really like the 3rd one, but they are all very nice. That setting is cool, another thing to put on the to do list!
I just ordered some wheels from John at JSGems, also. I don't even shop around anymore, I just call or email him and place an order. The service makes the difference for me.
Tony
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Sabre52
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Me and my gal, Rosie
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Post by Sabre52 on Jan 31, 2009 9:17:55 GMT -5
Nice cabs! I really like the pet wood! I got my wheels from Ron's too.....Mel
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Post by Bejewelme on Jan 31, 2009 10:01:25 GMT -5
Very nice, I like 3 and 4!!! Nice settings in silver, I love goldstone !
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Post by krazydiamond on Jan 31, 2009 15:16:30 GMT -5
when my wheels started to get smooth, i concentrrated on all the soft stuff, seraphinite, etc. but finally got new wheels from Kingsley North.
great cabs, Banjo!
KD
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Banjocreek
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Post by Banjocreek on Jan 31, 2009 18:01:38 GMT -5
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Post by Tweetiepy on Feb 1, 2009 0:25:58 GMT -5
Yummy stuff - I really love goldstone, it's my favorite non-rock! - love the silversmithing and the double flow obsidian
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Post by frane on Feb 1, 2009 9:32:35 GMT -5
Yep, all are really pretty and I love the Silver setting you made! That is excellent! Fran
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