djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Nov 6, 2016 16:48:33 GMT -5
Welcome from Middle Georgia! You will find the folks here to be most helpful. I never hesitate to ask questions and look for advice. Don
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Nov 1, 2016 13:32:13 GMT -5
All the boxes are sold. Thank you all. I'll probably have some more up for sale in a few days if there is any interest. I will be interested and will check back daily ! thanks, dj
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Nov 1, 2016 13:30:03 GMT -5
Hi djaxon, Jamest1961 PMed about this lot a few hours before you posted your interest. If he doesn't take the lot then it's yours. Regards, Larry C. Thanks - just let me know. dj
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Nov 1, 2016 8:23:25 GMT -5
$25 + shipping
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Oct 6, 2016 9:59:21 GMT -5
You can hound Graves Mountain, Savanna Agate, Hogg mine tourmaline, rose quartz, aquamarine, Alabama chert and flint. On Ebay Check out Escirocks. On here pm, Catmandew, Roy, Kap( he is in Ga too), list on and on! Search thru old for sale on here then pm them. You need to be proactive! Thanks orrum, I will take this advice. Searching through old "for sale" lists and be more proactive on this front. COPD - so hounding is out, but the sale lists will be a good source. thanks again.
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Oct 5, 2016 11:21:36 GMT -5
After many months of looking for material (rough and slabs) to work, it occurs to me to ask here: Is there any place east of the Mississippi that sells lapidary rough? I am a little frustrated at seeing a beautiful $4 rock and being asked to pay $16 shipping to me in middle Georgia. Any place? Thanks!
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Oct 3, 2016 17:40:39 GMT -5
These are very good. I especially like the sodalite and ammolite! And I would love to see your wraps from the side and back view also. I've been wrapping for almost a year and have very few that I am proud of. Am using silver plated craft wire and can not seem to get the "hang" of it. Using tutorials and YouTube videos hasn't helped and am just frustrated. I'll not give up but boy this learning curve is way steeper than I thought it would be. Thanks again for sharing.
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djaxon
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by djaxon on Sept 19, 2016 10:20:47 GMT -5
Very pretty, very "out of the box" - I like that these are truly unique and show off your talent at seeing the possibilities of utilitarian and beauty.
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Sept 19, 2016 10:05:46 GMT -5
Giving the rest of us something to strive for !!!! Love these!
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Sept 18, 2016 13:03:08 GMT -5
Great advice rocks2dust! I'll do some research in tesserae and mosaic techniques. This gives me a good place to start. I appreciate your input. thanks
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Sept 18, 2016 12:08:32 GMT -5
I have several small pieces of broken Chrysocolla-Shat​tuckite from recent cuts and a post I read this morning made me think: Can I grind (mortar and pestle) these small pieces and then mix the powder with some 330 > to make a composite stone? Anyone with experience in this area? Any and all responses are welcome. thanks, Don
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djaxon
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by djaxon on Sept 18, 2016 11:55:11 GMT -5
These are wonderful. Between you and Tommy : I just want to give up! Then I remember - its not a competition and just looking at y'alls results gives me something to aim for. Beautiful work - I particularly like the Mary Ellen and Red Lace. thanks
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Sept 18, 2016 11:44:23 GMT -5
Absolutely Gorgeous _ Well Done !
thanks for sharing your work.
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Sept 1, 2016 17:47:37 GMT -5
Great first effort! I have been trying for months now and don't feel that I am improving - but still trying!
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Aug 30, 2016 18:03:52 GMT -5
Wonderful, I love this chalcedony. Good Job!
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Aug 30, 2016 16:20:58 GMT -5
Me too !!
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djaxon
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by djaxon on Mar 31, 2016 18:36:57 GMT -5
Thanks to all who have ordered - lets see some slab pics! Just finished 3 slices (one is an end cut) of the first Brazil Agate from your "find" and it is beautiful - black and white with some fortification (?) bands. Extremely hard stuff ! Has a great shine and I am thrilled. Will post some photos when I have more ready. Hate to bring out the camera for just these three. But they are really pretty. Thanks
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Mar 26, 2016 14:22:24 GMT -5
I have some Shattuckite (from Barnhouse) and it is beautiful. Also have some Sonora Sunrise ordered. Can't wait. As far as the Cat Pee smell - I would find another rock - lol. Thanks for the photos! dj
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djaxon
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since February 2015
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Post by djaxon on Mar 26, 2016 14:19:08 GMT -5
Help ..... is one kind of cerium oxide better than others for polishing agate cabs? I have looked and see so many brands. I just get baffled. I baffle easily but this is ridiculous.
My frustration is with not knowing if I am getting the BEST shine on agate (and jasper). It may be that I am and that will be ok. Also I have a piece of Noreena Jasper that I am sure will take a better shine than I have now. It's pretty but should be better. Thanks again, Don
As usual: Any and All Advice is Welcome.
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djaxon
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Mar 21, 2016 11:41:44 GMT -5
Post by djaxon on Mar 21, 2016 11:41:44 GMT -5
Watched about 30 seconds of the vid and it just bothered me. I have the "off" button and used it. This is a very friendly forum and if you take the time to 'fit in' you might find that out. Jumping in to sell or trade is rude. Maybe that's just Minnesota rude. We have rude in Georgia too but they are usually politicians. Attitude!
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