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Post by Titania on Mar 15, 2009 18:24:30 GMT -5
It was beautiful here today, even warm enough to dig the saw out and do some cutting. While I had sun, I thought I'd try taking some outdoor pics of my newest batch of cabs. Thanks for looking.  1-Massachusetts Rhodonite:  2-Red jasper:  3-I got this as a little piece of rough from Jack. I *think* it's turquoise, but perhaps a turquoise expert can chime in. It worked beautifully. This is a funny little cab. I wanted to make the most out of the rough, so this little guy looks a little like a Pringles chip. It's concave, rather than convex.  4-Polish flint:  5-Rainforest jasper:  6-Rainforest jasper:  7-Unknown...would love an ID:  8- Same material as before:  9-Brazilian...my husband calls this one "Jupiter":  |
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Post by Tweetiepy on Mar 15, 2009 18:40:02 GMT -5
WOw they just got better as I scrolled down - I really like the flint - then the unknown & then the brrrrazilian - Great job!
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Post by SteveHolmes on Mar 15, 2009 19:01:57 GMT -5
I must have been on the same Brain Wave Tweet was one! Almost exactly what I was thinking....Love em'....especially those last unknown ones. Although that Brazilian is simply amazing! Gotta love bright sunny warm days after a Winter Spell.
Steve
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Post by Bejewelme on Mar 15, 2009 19:44:38 GMT -5
I like the red jasper and those unknown blue ones!!! The Brazilian is outstanding, perfect circle!!!!
Amber
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Post by rockmanken on Mar 15, 2009 19:45:39 GMT -5
Looks like the blue and green ones are chrysocola and azurite. Whatever, they look great.
All of them look good.
Ken
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Post by bouldergal on Mar 15, 2009 20:23:13 GMT -5
#8 and #9 are my favorites. Nice shape, color, workmanship. You cabs are always really nice.
Susan
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Post by Titania on Mar 16, 2009 9:22:43 GMT -5
Good lord...I just realized how awful my cuticles look in that last picture!  Well, I guess that's what I get for spending the day with my hands wet!  Thanks for all the great comments, guys! |
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Post by bobby1 on Mar 16, 2009 9:58:11 GMT -5
Great cabs! Definitely worth sacrificing your cuticles for!
Bob
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Post by Tony W on Mar 16, 2009 22:33:16 GMT -5
Great cabs! Love, love the flint!! Super nice. T
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Post by sitnwrap on Mar 17, 2009 7:41:16 GMT -5
Wow, Those are beautiful. I love the shape and color of the Jasper. I too think the blue is Azurite and Chrysocolla and the Turquois looks like what I think they call Sleeping Beauty.
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Post by Tonyterner on Mar 17, 2009 7:47:43 GMT -5
Nice batch Nicole. I like your variety of shapes. Now I can't wait to get to the rhodonite you sent me.
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Post by Wolfden on Mar 17, 2009 11:54:46 GMT -5
Dang Nichole .. thats a great batch of cabs .. I LOVE the blue '' idontknowites'' and the Brazilian is outstanding ... that would make a great groove wrap ,it would be a shame to cover any of it up with a regular wrap , and the flint ... those are all my favorites ... isnt it nice to have Spring in the air ? the temps have been going up and the Maple sap is a runnin' up here ..
Thanks for sharing
Wolf
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2009 12:23:21 GMT -5
Yup, the blues definitely caught my eye but I also really like the Polish Flint. Great batch!
Shannon
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Post by BuiltonRock on Mar 17, 2009 12:52:17 GMT -5
WOw they just got better as I scrolled down - I really like the flint - then the unknown & then the brrrrazilian - Great job!
My thought exactly
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Post by BuiltonRock on Mar 17, 2009 12:53:07 GMT -5
WOw they just got better as I scrolled down - I really like the flint - then the unknown & then the brrrrazilian - Great job!
My thought exactly!! the orientation on the flint is exceptional.
John
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Post by frane on Mar 17, 2009 12:57:25 GMT -5
You have me ooohing and aaahing here all over the place! I love the blue azurite and chrysocola and the Rhodonite looks great too...Well, they all do.
You sure have a great batch and your fingers look like mine...well used ;D
Fran
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Well, I guess that's what I get for spending the day with my hands wet! 
Al Falfa
