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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 16, 2022 17:23:02 GMT -5
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Post by liveoak on Sept 16, 2022 17:45:10 GMT -5
Of course they're all beautiful - but I like the first sagenite ( mist over the marsh) & the first Exotica.
The exotica is one I hadn't heard of before - it looks like porcelain, or old cracked marble or something.
Looks like you might have broken up an old plate, or statue & cabbed it ( hey doesn't jamesp do things like that  )
Obviously what ever trouble the stromatolite gave you , you whipped it this time, very nice polish.
Truth be told, I think it all could be used as an ad for the Rock Shed.
Maybe you should start asking Shawn for a commission 
Patty
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 16, 2022 18:00:09 GMT -5
Of course they're all beautiful - but I like the first sagenite ( mist over the marsh) & the first Exotica.
The exotica is one I hadn't heard of before - it looks like porcelain, or old cracked marble or something.
Looks like you might have broken up an old plate, or statue & cabbed it ( hey doesn't jamesp do things like that )
Obviously what ever trouble the stromatolite gave you , you whipped it this time, very nice polish.
Truth be told, I think it all could be used as an ad for the Rock Shed.
Maybe you should start asking Shawn for a commission
Patty
Thanks Patty! You know...I saw the same thing in that first cab...and almost entered it for the "landscape" themed contest! LOL The thing with that Exotica...it's finicky! There's areas that will take a polish and areas that won't get any better than matte (for me!). The red/purple areas are the same material that's in Crazy Lace that bleeds when you work it. The Stromatolite is another material where some of the mud was silicified more than other areas...so some areas take a great polish, while others kinda "pit" a bit! Hmmm....might have to approach Shawn about this next time I'm up there! LOL |
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Post by Son Of Beach on Sept 16, 2022 18:07:35 GMT -5
Those exotica look like some kind of alien space egg shell, very cool
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Post by jasperfanatic on Sept 16, 2022 18:07:40 GMT -5
They're all fantastic, truly...but your composition on those sagenite cabs really perked my interest, especially the third one with the pool of chalcedony in the center!! Great job, Jason!! And great craftsmanship, as always!
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 16, 2022 18:12:49 GMT -5
Those exotica look like some kind of alien space egg shell, very cool Thanks Chad! You were definitely right when you told me to "steer clear" of picking out the rough with the red crap in it! LOL They're all fantastic, truly...but your composition on those sagenite cabs really perked my interest, especially the third one with the pool of chalcedony in the center!! Great job, Jason!! And great craftsmanship, as always! Thanks Kevin! I was hoping the Chalcedony was going to be more clear than what it turned out to be...but it is what it is. The last Sagenite Agate I got from The Rock Shed was more purple than red/yellow...I was hoping for the some with this one...but alas... |
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Post by Starguy on Sept 16, 2022 18:20:54 GMT -5
Great looking cabs jasoninsd. You always match the cab shape with the rock pattern. Fantastic polish too. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 16, 2022 18:29:14 GMT -5
Great looking cabs jasoninsd . You always match the cab shape with the rock pattern. Fantastic polish too. Thank you my friend! For me, choosing the pattern in the preform is one of most fun parts of this hobby! |
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Post by pebblesky on Sept 16, 2022 18:40:23 GMT -5
These are truly marvelous! IMO, the misty feel of the chalcedony is a very nice feature on your master pieces.
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Post by eccman on Sept 16, 2022 18:40:24 GMT -5
Those are nice. I like the first one. It looks like the fog rolling in over the hills.
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 16, 2022 18:45:06 GMT -5
These are truly marvelous! IMO, the misty feel of the chalcedony is a very nice feature on your master pieces. Thanks PS! It was a pretty decent sized agate...and I haven't finished slabbing it yet. I'll be curious to see if there's anymore "worthwhile" areas in the rest of the rock. (Man...that makes me sound like a rock snob! LOL) Those are nice. I like the first one. It looks like the fog rolling in over the hills. Eccman Thanks Eccman! Dangit!! I KNEW I should have used that one for the contest this month! LOL |
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Post by Son Of Beach on Sept 16, 2022 18:46:30 GMT -5
Those exotica look like some kind of alien space egg shell, very cool Thanks Chad! You were definitely right when you told me to "steer clear" of picking out the rough with the red crap in it! LOL They're all fantastic, truly...but your composition on those sagenite cabs really perked my interest, especially the third one with the pool of chalcedony in the center!! Great job, Jason!! And great craftsmanship, as always! Thanks Kevin! I was hoping the Chalcedony was going to be more clear than what it turned out to be...but it is what it is. The last Sagenite Agate I got from The Rock Shed was more purple than red/yellow...I was hoping for the some with this one...but alas... *Hinted, you are the rock whisperer not me lol. But you wouldn't have gotten the ones you pulled out of it, so I'd say its win-win  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 16, 2022 18:52:32 GMT -5
Thanks Chad! You were definitely right when you told me to "steer clear" of picking out the rough with the red crap in it! LOL Thanks Kevin! I was hoping the Chalcedony was going to be more clear than what it turned out to be...but it is what it is. The last Sagenite Agate I got from The Rock Shed was more purple than red/yellow...I was hoping for the some with this one...but alas... *Hinted, you are the rock whisperer not me lol. But you wouldn't have gotten the ones you pulled out of it, so I'd say its win-win Whisperer? Not so much on some of these...I was more like the Rock Yeller...a few of them learned a few new words they hadn't heard before! LOL |
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Post by Starguy on Sept 16, 2022 19:16:20 GMT -5
Great looking cabs jasoninsd . You always match the cab shape with the rock pattern. Fantastic polish too. Thank you my friend! For me, choosing the pattern in the preform is one of most fun parts of this hobby! I wish I had your eye for it. I’ve been slabbing like crazy the last couple days. Maybe I can practice getting the best pattern into the best shape. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 16, 2022 19:29:28 GMT -5
Thank you my friend! For me, choosing the pattern in the preform is one of most fun parts of this hobby! I wish I had your eye for it. I’ve been slabbing like crazy the last couple days. Maybe I can practice getting the best pattern into the best shape. Are you gonna post some pics of the slabs?  Remember the old "Cab that Slab" threads? Those were fun to see what people would come up with out of the same slab of material!! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2022 19:33:58 GMT -5
They are all awesome! The first three are amazing! Love the foggy look on the third one. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 16, 2022 19:39:22 GMT -5
They are all awesome! The first three are amazing! Love the foggy look on the third one. Thanks Ashley! There's a lot more Sagenite in the rest of what's left of the rock...I'm hoping there's some more Chalcedony areas! I took several pics of that third one until I remembered it really was "foggy" and not just out of focus! LOL |
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 16, 2022 19:57:42 GMT -5
I think they are all outstanding, but the 4th sci fi really takes it for me. Your composition just keeps getting better and betterer. |
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Post by Starguy on Sept 16, 2022 20:10:17 GMT -5
I wish I had your eye for it. I’ve been slabbing like crazy the last couple days. Maybe I can practice getting the best pattern into the best shape. Are you gonna post some pics of the slabs? Remember the old "Cab that Slab" threads? Those were fun to see what people would come up with out of the same slab of material!! I’ll post some photos soon. I cut a very dark but cool Montana agate, some Bruneau, I’m working on a rock that was sold as Brazilian but it looks like something else. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 16, 2022 20:22:34 GMT -5
I think they are all outstanding, but the 4th sci fi really takes it for me. Your composition just keeps getting better and betterer. Thanks Tela! I was aiming for gooderer...but I'll take betterer! LOL I really like those last two Exoticas. I was hoping that design wasn't going to grind away during doming! Are you gonna post some pics of the slabs? Remember the old "Cab that Slab" threads? Those were fun to see what people would come up with out of the same slab of material!! I’ll post some photos soon. I cut a very dark but cool Montana agate, some Bruneau, I’m working on a rock that was sold as Brazilian but it looks like something else. I'll watch for 'em! Now you've got me curious about the "not" Brazilian! I think I remember you posting a pic of the group of supposed Brazilians. |
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