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Post by cpdad on Feb 10, 2014 21:50:47 GMT -5
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Post by deb193redux on Feb 10, 2014 21:55:47 GMT -5
I see one with a neat stripe
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Feb 10, 2014 22:10:49 GMT -5
you did better then I did that's for darn sure. Maybe the rotary is the way to go. I used the loto with crushed walnut shells and A/O polish per Shawn's (rockshed) recommendation and still scrapped a whole barrel full beyond repair. I would have been very happy with your results.
Chuck
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Post by cpdad on Feb 10, 2014 22:23:17 GMT -5
all wet tumbling
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Feb 10, 2014 22:33:46 GMT -5
Those are fabulous. What colors. I would buff a shine on those jewels.
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Post by pghram on Feb 10, 2014 22:34:59 GMT -5
I like it, the play of the light brings out a soft glow.
Rich
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tkvancil
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Post by tkvancil on Feb 11, 2014 13:51:05 GMT -5
Impressive ... beautiful pieces. Would you care to share your secret polish recipe, or is it closely guarded secret?
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carloscinco
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Post by carloscinco on Feb 11, 2014 18:24:36 GMT -5
That's a nice batch. Pretty tempting....
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timloco
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Post by timloco on Feb 11, 2014 19:32:43 GMT -5
Wow those turned out great! Love the colors on flourite.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Feb 11, 2014 19:43:25 GMT -5
Those look great, but I don't like secrets.
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snuffy
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Post by snuffy on Feb 11, 2014 20:17:31 GMT -5
Nice ones Kev! Makes me want to dig out my dull bag I stored for future tumbling.
snuffy
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jollyrockhound
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Post by jollyrockhound on Feb 11, 2014 20:55:09 GMT -5
Looks like something you would find in a pirates treasure nice batch!
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miander
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Post by miander on Feb 15, 2014 0:04:05 GMT -5
Those sure are pretty - I really liked the one that shows the green and purple colors!
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SirRoxalot
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Post by SirRoxalot on Feb 17, 2014 9:32:58 GMT -5
I have a flat of fluorite waiting to be tumbled... what's the secret? Please share!
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Post by cpdad on Feb 17, 2014 19:49:42 GMT -5
ok guys....sauce will be revealed shortly....i still have a little of experimenting to do...i am going back to polish with the flourite....i want to nail a batch of it.....which i was told i cannot do in a rotary tumbler....at least like i want it to shine....i already have some that have a killer shine...SO...i can do it . yaw just hang tight....being used on apache tears....and snowflake obsidian at the moment.....it is still in testing/experimenting stage...believe me...if i get this right i will share....i have been talking to one long time member....i think we can nail it. i have a lot going on right now with the ice storm and all....insurance claims and stuff...we have it bad at my house.....so hang tight....kev.
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daisyd681
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Post by daisyd681 on Feb 18, 2014 10:10:17 GMT -5
Those look like candy! I might have to get some of that.
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snowdog
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Post by snowdog on Feb 18, 2014 23:21:18 GMT -5
I've heard things go better if you use chicken noodle soup -- is that the secret sauce ? doesn't look like you need to do any thing more to them--I'd say WOW!!
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