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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 25, 2024 19:54:56 GMT -5
Thank you for reminding me about Pirate Ship, ladies! I just got the box today. I also have a new escrow so I haven't opened it yet. Been doing all my realtor duties and scheduling inspections. I'll probably open it tomorrow when I have better light to see it all in.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 25, 2024 19:46:02 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern Arizona! You've found some nice looking rocks.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 25, 2024 19:40:19 GMT -5
PM me your address and I'll send them to you. I really don't have a use for them and they'd be happier with someone who does.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 25, 2024 11:04:04 GMT -5
I have Books 1-7 and the Introduction to Meetpoint Faceting (in binder form) that I bought years ago. I never actually used them for any faceting. Jeff Graham's designs intrigued me more and by then you could pretty much get any design you wanted online. I haven't faceted in years now because when I moved to Arizona in 2009 (from the Chicago area, btw) the movers did a number of on my faceting machine and I never had it fixed (too much $$$).
Anyway, if you would like the Long and Steele binders, I'd be happy to send them to you. Just pay the postage.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 25, 2024 10:04:52 GMT -5
I have the 2nd and 3rd Editions, but not the 4th.
I would just stick with Tom's book if I were you. While the Vargas' book was a trailblazer back in the day, meetpoint faceting had not yet been developed. I believe it was Robert Long and Norm Steele who started that revolution in faceting with their development of the Datavue and raytracing computer programs. They published Introduction to Meetpoint Faceting in 1985.
Tom's books are current, complete and pretty entertaining to boot.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 25, 2024 8:45:01 GMT -5
Really nice shine. Beautiful!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 25, 2024 8:42:27 GMT -5
Pretty stones! Your puppy is a cutie, too.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 24, 2024 0:34:16 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern Arizona!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 24, 2024 0:33:07 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern Arizona!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 23, 2024 20:13:58 GMT -5
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 23, 2024 0:10:37 GMT -5
Warning: Expletives
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 22, 2024 12:05:22 GMT -5
Happy birthday, Pat! I hope you have a stunningly beautiful day! DO IT AGAIN NEXT YEAR!!!!!!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 21, 2024 22:22:34 GMT -5
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 21, 2024 22:21:07 GMT -5
jasoninsd pls. PM me your address. You're after me.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 20, 2024 18:36:06 GMT -5
Glad to see you back!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 20, 2024 18:34:08 GMT -5
Nice!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 18, 2024 8:56:39 GMT -5
khara, take your time. There is no deadline involved. It should be fun, not work!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 18, 2024 8:50:27 GMT -5
Striving for perfection is never a bad thing. Even if you don't always achieve it, it's a honorable goal to have. Good luck on your tumble! I'm as close to perfcet as I can get! LOL That's not saying much, is it? JK, my friend!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 17, 2024 10:10:10 GMT -5
Agree the yellow stuff is pretty. Can't help on the ID, though. To post pictures on the forum, you need to have a Cloudinary account (free). Here is the tutorial on how to do that: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/page/using-cloudinaryIt's a little time consuming and you need to follow each step in the tutorial exactly, but once it's done it works a treat!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 17, 2024 10:02:16 GMT -5
I don't tumble, but I know from reading a gazillion tumbling posts from the experts on this board that there is a method to be followed, including making sure you have enough smalls, cushioning or ceramics in the barrel in the correct amount to prevent a lot of that from happening, or at least drastically reducing it. The most important thing I've learned is that you need a LOT of patience (which is why I don't tumble) to do it right. If you have to leave them in extra weeks in a stage to get them to the point that they are flawless enough to proceed to the next stage, then that's what you have to do. Don't be afraid to ask if you're unsure if you should move them on or if you need any other help. I won't be able to answer your questions, but I sure can be here to root you on! BTW, you can re-tumble your last batch to improve them if you wanted to. Just a thought. Absolutely correct! I believe I’m over the learning curve hump and now is just abt dialing it in. I do have patience in abundance for tedious things, it was my excitement to push them through and see the shine. Also I only had the one tumbler so either they all went through or they all stayed behind for another grind and I did course grind until until I was worried abt grinding them away. Anywho, lessons have been learned and I followed Rob’s advice for 80% full for more grinding action and more cushion ie less fracturing for the 1st stage. The citrine was all pretty small so that was another reason throwing the rose quartz in there made sense.🤞🤞🤞 What do you do with your rocks? Jewelry? Cabochons? There will always be some rocks that are just duds, even if they look perfectly fine before you start tumbling them. Small internal fractures that you don't see blow up once some of the stress is released on them, etc. Best thing to do with them is to set them free in your rock garden or something so they don't mess up the rest of the batch. Rob is a great instructor and has helped so many people getting started with tumbling. If I ever got an itch to start tumbling, I'd probably start with him, too. I do cabbing, some freeform carving, wire wrapping and silversmithing. Haven't done much of anything in the last year due to some personal issues I am dealing with. Time to get back in the saddle and start being productive!
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