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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 20, 2018 15:28:20 GMT -5
Here are this weeks Moctezuma agates. Like I mentioned before these are a crap shoot. Some are killer and some are duds. This is a complete loto batch. The rest of the material was mixed ceramics. I treat these like a load of cabs due to the flat faces I am trying to polish. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Backside Thanks for looking Chuck
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saxplayer
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Post by saxplayer on Oct 20, 2018 15:30:58 GMT -5
Chuck these are really cool. I agree some are better than others but not duds . Nicely done
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 20, 2018 15:38:18 GMT -5
Chuck these are really cool. I agree some are better than others but not duds . Nicely done Thanks - Dud is a relative term with these agates. The killer ones spoil me. Chuck
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 20, 2018 17:12:10 GMT -5
Of all the lovelies- I like 6 the best. Not sure why, though. It just floats my boat.
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Post by MsAli on Oct 20, 2018 17:13:17 GMT -5
They are all pretty but #8 steals the show
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 20, 2018 17:15:06 GMT -5
Of all the lovelies- I like 6 the best. Not sure why, though. It just floats my boat. #6 is really unique. I am glad you noticed that one. Not the crazy colors and banding but still really cool. Looks a bit like amethyst in there. Chuck
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NRG
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Post by NRG on Oct 20, 2018 18:10:43 GMT -5
Bitchin!
#6 for me too
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Oct 20, 2018 18:56:15 GMT -5
#6 is cool, but #8's the winner in my book. Nicely done!
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Post by Jugglerguy on Oct 20, 2018 19:54:51 GMT -5
Number 8 is my favorite by far. Is that kitty litter in the background?
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 20, 2018 20:06:20 GMT -5
Number 8 is my favorite by far. Is that kitty litter in the background? Thanks Rob So glad you noticed. Yes, I finally found a use for kitty litter in my rock tumbling process Chuck
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Post by Garage Rocker on Oct 20, 2018 20:23:06 GMT -5
Number 8 is my favorite by far. Is that kitty litter in the background? Thanks Rob So glad you noticed. Yes, I finally found a use for kitty litter in my rock tumbling process Chuck Not so fast. I would argue that something less busy would work better to show off the intracasies of those rocks. For instance, the rock in number 8 has a lot going on. The distraction of the individual clumps of litter camoflauges the detail in the rock. I feel like a solid background would set the rock apart, instead of blending in. If nothing else, throw that litter in your trunk, or truck bed, for extra weight in the snow and keep it handy to throw out on slippery sidewalks this winter. If it didn't cost to ship, I'd buy it. I know it works in my tumbling process.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 20, 2018 20:31:37 GMT -5
Thanks Rob So glad you noticed. Yes, I finally found a use for kitty litter in my rock tumbling process Chuck Not so fast. I would argue that something less busy would work better to show off the intracasies of those rocks. For instance, the rock in number 8 has a lot going on. The distraction of the individual clumps of litter camoflauges the detail in the rock. I feel like a solid background would set the rock apart, instead of blending in. If nothing else, throw that litter in your trunk, or truck bed, for extra weight in the snow and keep it handy to throw out on slippery sidewalks this winter. If it didn't cost to ship, I'd buy it. I know it works in my tumbling process. These tumbles have to be photographed standing up perpendicular to the camera. Kitty litter was on hand so it was an easy choice. My first thought was sand but I did not have any on hand. Some really fine black art sand would be great. I was hoping someone would catch the irony of it. Chuck
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Post by Garage Rocker on Oct 20, 2018 20:54:05 GMT -5
Not so fast. I would argue that something less busy would work better to show off the intracasies of those rocks. For instance, the rock in number 8 has a lot going on. The distraction of the individual clumps of litter camoflauges the detail in the rock. I feel like a solid background would set the rock apart, instead of blending in. If nothing else, throw that litter in your trunk, or truck bed, for extra weight in the snow and keep it handy to throw out on slippery sidewalks this winter. If it didn't cost to ship, I'd buy it. I know it works in my tumbling process. These tumbles have to be photographed standing up perpendicular to the camera. Kitty litter was on hand so it was an easy choice. My first thought was sand but I did not have any on hand. Some really fine black art sand would be great. I was hoping someone would catch the irony of it. Chuck Black sand would be awesome, that's a great idea. I've been looking for something that I can adjust the angle of presentation easily, for the reason you mention. Some rocks are difficult to photograph without too much glare. Regardless, they are beautiful rocks and I'm extremely jealous I don't have a bunch to play with.
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Post by Garage Rocker on Oct 20, 2018 20:55:38 GMT -5
#4 and #8 are my favs, by the way.
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Post by doublet83 on Oct 20, 2018 21:49:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the pictures! 8 is quite nice, but it looks like a laguna rather than a moc, judging from its colors, plumes, and the fact that mocs have an outer layer of clear agate.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 20, 2018 21:57:06 GMT -5
Thanks for the pictures! 8 is quite nice, but it looks like a laguna rather than a moc, judging from its colors, plumes, and the fact that mocs have an outer layer of clear agate. I have cut about 100 and no two really look like they should have been found near each other. I do not guarantee I.D.'s on rocks unless I collect it myself but these were all bought as Moctezuma. Very possible that items get mixed up at a rock shop though. Chuck
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Post by orrum on Oct 21, 2018 5:50:22 GMT -5
I like those, that Loto really put the shine on!
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Post by fernwood on Oct 21, 2018 6:23:20 GMT -5
#8 is my fav. All are nice.
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Post by bsky4463 on Oct 21, 2018 7:28:15 GMT -5
Very cool 'zuma agates Chuck, you got some real nice patterns in that batch. Thanks for sharing. Cheers
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Post by mossyrockhound on Oct 21, 2018 9:50:20 GMT -5
Great batch! My picks are #4 & #10.
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