MikeS
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2009
Posts: 1,081
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Post by MikeS on Mar 1, 2009 22:23:06 GMT -5
Hi all....here are a few I've working on...I collected all this material locally myself.... Casper Mtn. Red agate...love this stuff, it's colorful and takes a wicked shine, but it chips, cracks and shatters easy when working on it... Teardrop... Onyx tree leaves....epidote and snowflake jade....I'm disappointed with the jade, it deformed and undercut pretty badly....
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49er
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since February 2008
Posts: 753
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Post by 49er on Mar 2, 2009 0:56:33 GMT -5
Wow, first time I seen a post of Casper Mtn. Agate, very impressive rock. Interesting shape on the onyx. Leaves are great. Words of encouragement; re-work the jade but this time take your time. Breath deeply and focus I see a great set of leaves hidden in there some place.
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Post by frane on Mar 2, 2009 9:22:20 GMT -5
Hi Mike, Wow! Everything looks great! I like your casper mt. agate and you have some great shapes and shine! They all look great! Fran
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Post by Bejewelme on Mar 2, 2009 9:39:11 GMT -5
That teardrop is my fav!! That Casper Mtn is beautiful material!!! Your leaves look great!!! Jade is a tricky soft stone to work!! It will break your heart just like opals!!! Nice set, so glad to see you posting your work! Amber
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adrian65
Cave Dweller
Arch to golden memories and to great friends.
Member since February 2007
Posts: 10,777
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 2, 2009 9:47:28 GMT -5
Beautiful cabs, and beautiful leaves too! I even like those jade leaves, it doesn't matter they undercut, their shape look very much like real leaves.
Adrian
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