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Post by BuiltonRock on Nov 27, 2011 20:20:50 GMT -5
A good friend said I have rocks back in my head and all was right with the world, but man I suck at polishing! Here are today's results. The keyring is okay! [a href=" "] [/a] I see so many new people on this board that I have not met yet and my posts lately, have been all about me. Don't judge me too harshly, as I am looking at your stuff and hope to meet you all soon! Thanks for looking! John
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jason12x12
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since October 2011
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Post by jason12x12 on Nov 27, 2011 20:47:46 GMT -5
Those are pretty good. You really have to experiment with things before you find your groove. and not every rock is cut and dry so to speak. I get the rock hot during polish but not so hot it can crack, on leather and cerium ox. You got it though... ♫ dont worry be happy♫
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Post by BuiltonRock on Nov 27, 2011 20:58:17 GMT -5
Thanks Jason.
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Post by kk on Nov 27, 2011 21:34:58 GMT -5
Don't worry John, keep experimenting and you will get there. Just this weekend, I finally realized that I had not spend enough time on 400 and 600grid. And boy; after doubling the time on them, what a difference in the final polish! I love the idea as to how you created the Owyhee (is that how you spell it?) pendant!
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Post by Toad on Nov 27, 2011 21:36:35 GMT -5
Really good start. You look close to me...
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Post by texaswoodie on Nov 28, 2011 7:08:53 GMT -5
KK is right John. The more time you spend on the first belts, the easier the polish will become.
Curt
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Nov 28, 2011 8:31:49 GMT -5
yep, I used to rush the first stages too,
take extra time at each stage and by the time you reach polish it does not take much to get that wet glass shine
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Post by mohs on Nov 28, 2011 10:47:59 GMT -5
key chain idea is great the snowflake shines what is that pinkish material? jade? anyway it looks like difficult material to shine so your on a roll! edmo
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Post by BuiltonRock on Nov 28, 2011 13:30:46 GMT -5
I believe the pink is rhodochrosite. Pretty soft and under cut badly. Thanks for the tips. I use to know this stuff, but I seem to always be in a hurry these days!LOL John
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Post by mohs on Nov 28, 2011 15:17:27 GMT -5
it'll all come together John part of the thrill is the learning curve which never end... at least for me ha ha you have lots of important priorities so that will be a great place to shine & unwind edmostly
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Post by talkingstones on Nov 28, 2011 21:19:06 GMT -5
At least your's aren't breaking on you! My biggest problem is that I see something in a rock, try to capture it in a cab and in the process...kind of forget the mechanics of what I'm doing...like fractures tend to really mess up a cab or, overhang on a slab or some rough edges were meant to be there so they are better off left alone... need I continue? Looks like you're doing very well to me!
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Post by frane on Nov 28, 2011 21:27:16 GMT -5
Hi John,
That pink one kind of looks like Peruvian Opal to me, also very soft. I suspect it will need to be worked to a higher grit level before you get a great shine on that one! The obsidian seems to also need to go to a higher grit level and then likes cerium if you cannot get a good shine with diamond. Glad to see you back at it John. I know the kids can really take you away from the hobby until they are a little older! Fran
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