jasperblue
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Post by jasperblue on Oct 11, 2010 22:07:15 GMT -5
Tom, Susan and Paul!!! Alright! Congratulations! It was definitely a fun and interesting contest. Those were some tough rocks. Hope you all are basking in the light of 3 of the 5 world's greatest tumblers! Now back to those agates!! -Chris.
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jasperblue
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Post by jasperblue on Sept 29, 2010 22:40:13 GMT -5
Wargle, welcome to the best tumbling site there is! You will need to log in quite a few hours to get it right. By starting with those types of stones, you have jumped in with both feet! It will be trial & error for a little while. But don't be discouraged. It could be, as Toad says, those particular stones may just not want to polish all the way. It sounds like you got the coarse right, if they are already small. Coarse is mainly for shaping. You might want to start again in medium, 220 for a week or 2, recharging as the grits wear away. In med. is where you want to make sure your stones are blemish-free. Don't go on from here until you are satisfied. Then go to fine, 400, for at least 2 weeks, pre-polish for at least 2 weeks, also recharging if needed, and then on to polish. If you have really nice rocks/stones, polish first in aluminum oxide, a week or so, then another week or 2 in either cerium oxide or tin oxide. then burnish in ivory soap bar flakes for a day. Also, from 'fine' on, add plastic beads to keep your good stones from cracking each other. Simple enough? Really, it's not as complicated as it sounds. Now good luck! -Chris
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jasperblue
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Post by jasperblue on Sept 23, 2010 23:24:44 GMT -5
Real nice work there. Welcome. This site is great and the people are awsome! -Chris
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jasperblue
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Post by jasperblue on Sept 23, 2010 21:23:00 GMT -5
Alright, Paul! Looks like you got a real nice shine on them. Thank you for all your comments on mine as well. I'm gonna take more time on next years batch. I learned of this contest from Rock & Gem magazine. Good luck! - Chris.
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jasperblue
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Post by jasperblue on Sept 22, 2010 19:24:39 GMT -5
Ok, how about Plume or Flower agate?
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jasperblue
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Post by jasperblue on Sept 21, 2010 23:23:31 GMT -5
Hi Jo. There's something about that 2nd one. Kind of mysterious. Nice work. -Chris.
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jasperblue
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Post by jasperblue on Sept 21, 2010 21:57:49 GMT -5
I'm gonna guess Coprolite and Chalcedony. Thanks. -Chris.
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jasperblue
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Post by jasperblue on Sept 20, 2010 23:04:41 GMT -5
Very nice!! That Rain forest Jasper is fantastic!
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jasperblue
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Post by jasperblue on Sept 19, 2010 2:01:16 GMT -5
Hello. Finally finished the contest rocks. All the other pictures are over on the 'Competition Time' page under World Rock Tumbling Championship. Page 3. Hope I stack up. Thanks, -Chris.
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jasperblue
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Post by jasperblue on Sept 19, 2010 1:49:35 GMT -5
Finally! Hello everyone. Well, finally finished these contest rocks. This has been one of the tougher tumbles-due to the stubbornness of these babies to take a shine. Here are some photos for you to take a look and perhaps make a pre-contest judgment on them. The whole load beforehand. And after. Some close-ups. Before. After. Before. After. Before. After. The final 1/2 pound cut. And here are the bulk rox,. They came out much nicer! Thanks for looking. Let me know what you think. -Chris
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jasperblue
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Post by jasperblue on Sept 17, 2010 17:19:50 GMT -5
Well, got the photo in. Now I just have to figure out the text. Folks, please be patient with me, there will be more to come. These contest rocks are almost done. Thanks, -Chris.
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jasperblue
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Post by jasperblue on Sept 17, 2010 17:15:08 GMT -5
Giving photo posting a try Nvada Royal Jasper- rough.
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Post by jasperblue on Sept 9, 2010 23:41:10 GMT -5
Oh yeah. Lookin' real good!
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Post by jasperblue on Sept 4, 2010 0:30:01 GMT -5
I'm leaning with FrogAndBear. Look's a lot like aquarium gravel from here.
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jasperblue
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Post by jasperblue on Aug 31, 2010 0:14:46 GMT -5
Uh-Oh! Just pulled mine out of 'polish' today,Cerium Oxide, and it looks like they're going to have to go back in. The regular rocks I put in for bulk look great though. These pretty Jaspers are quite a challenge & time is running out! Anyone having any luck with these? -Chris
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jasperblue
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Post by jasperblue on Aug 25, 2010 22:39:27 GMT -5
WOW!!!
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jasperblue
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Post by jasperblue on Aug 13, 2010 22:15:05 GMT -5
Yes. I' a newbee here, but I did enter the contest. My rocks are in the fine (400 grit) stage right now and are lookin' pretty good. I may have trouble parting with them once they're done. I'll try to figure out how to post photos and see what you all think. -Chris
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jasperblue
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Hello!
Aug 13, 2010 21:19:40 GMT -5
Post by jasperblue on Aug 13, 2010 21:19:40 GMT -5
Hello Dave and Bill. Thank you for the welcome! It's amazing how many tumblers there are out there. I look forward to getting to know you all. And I know what you mean, Dave. I'm addicted pretty bad already and am now buying grits in bulk! But you're right..It's great! Again, a world-wide thank you. -Chris
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jasperblue
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Hello!
Aug 13, 2010 12:28:45 GMT -5
Post by jasperblue on Aug 13, 2010 12:28:45 GMT -5
Thank you for responding, Jo and Todd. I'm still looking for a good photo for my (avatar) icon. I will probably still need some help but will give it a try. Thanks again Jo!
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jasperblue
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Hello!
Aug 12, 2010 23:55:34 GMT -5
Post by jasperblue on Aug 12, 2010 23:55:34 GMT -5
Hello to everyone. This is an awsome site. I'm looking forward to posting some picts, and hearing from you all how I stack up. When I learn how to, that is. Also not sure how to upload an icon photo. Any help? Thank You, -Chris.
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