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Post by drocknut on Feb 4, 2023 12:37:34 GMT -5
Thanks for the information. Don't know if I'll be back to that guy since he deals mostly in large purchases but might try t buy some if I do go back. As for "spoils", I didn't get very much but will try to post a few pics sometime. It doesn't take many rock pics to get most of us excited...I think we're kinda like a 3-year-old with a cardboard box! LOL LOL |
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Post by aDave on Feb 4, 2023 12:56:31 GMT -5
Nicely done. There's really no point in making comments being this late, as I'd only be repeating what others have said.  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 4, 2023 15:05:57 GMT -5
Nicely done. There's really no point in making comments being this late, as I'd only be repeating what others have said. Thank you SO much Dave!  I'm working on a stabilization process/experiment right now...hopefully I'll get them done this weekend. Once that's over, I'll probably pump out a few more doublets...just a few though. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 4, 2023 22:41:16 GMT -5
Nicely done. There's really no point in making comments being this late, as I'd only be repeating what others have said. Thank you SO much Dave! I'm working on a stabilization process/experiment right now...hopefully I'll get them done this weekend. Once that's over, I'll probably pump out a few more doublets...just a few though. Define "just a few".  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 5, 2023 0:15:10 GMT -5
Thank you SO much Dave! I'm working on a stabilization process/experiment right now...hopefully I'll get them done this weekend. Once that's over, I'll probably pump out a few more doublets...just a few though. Define "just a few".  Ummm...I have a bunch of backing slabs already on hand and some more showing up on Monday. Oh...and ten pounds of Regency Rose showed up in the mail today. Oh...and I have a ten pound chunk of Basanite that will be used for backing material at some point.  (And seventeen glued preforms ready to be shaped on the wheels then onto dop. ) |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 5, 2023 9:00:05 GMT -5
Define "just a few". Ummm...I have a bunch of backing slabs already on hand and some more showing up on Monday. Oh...and ten pounds of Regency Rose showed up in the mail today. Oh...and I have a ten pound chunk of Basanite that will be used for backing material at some point. (And seventeen glued preforms ready to be shaped on the wheels then onto dop. )  That's what I thought! |
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 5, 2023 11:04:06 GMT -5
Ummm...I have a bunch of backing slabs already on hand and some more showing up on Monday. Oh...and ten pounds of Regency Rose showed up in the mail today. Oh...and I have a ten pound chunk of Basanite that will be used for backing material at some point. (And seventeen glued preforms ready to be shaped on the wheels then onto dop. )  That's what I thought!  |
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Post by rockbrain on Feb 5, 2023 11:40:32 GMT -5
Beautiful stuff. Makes me want to start doing doublets but I've got enough on my plate! I didn't see this until late because I was busy polishing scratched heart cabs yesterday. Today I'll be busy fixing them!
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Post by realrockhound on Feb 5, 2023 13:19:15 GMT -5
Beautiful stuff. Makes me want to start doing doublets but I've got enough on my plate! I didn't see this until late because I was busy polishing scratched heart cabs yesterday. Today I'll be busy fixing them! That reminds me. I need to learn how to cut one. |
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Post by Rockoonz on Feb 5, 2023 13:33:05 GMT -5
drocknut basinite is not exactly rare but perfectly jet black and silicified enough to polish well can take a bit of looking. There are also some good alternatives like the pieces of black agate you can find in the India Zebra agate and black jade. I also have some stuff called argyllite from near the CA/OR border that was collected by a NW rockhound retreat participant, a bit softer and good for backing or intarsia with the softer materials, I use it for Spencer opal triplets.
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 5, 2023 19:21:50 GMT -5
Beautiful stuff. Makes me want to start doing doublets but I've got enough on my plate! I didn't see this until late because I was busy polishing scratched heart cabs yesterday. Today I'll be busy fixing them! Thanks my friend! Wait...you were polishing them...and now you have to fix them? Can't wait to see these posted and hear the story!  Beautiful stuff. Makes me want to start doing doublets but I've got enough on my plate! I didn't see this until late because I was busy polishing scratched heart cabs yesterday. Today I'll be busy fixing them! That reminds me. I need to learn how to cut one. You and me both! LOL drocknut basinite is not exactly rare but perfectly jet black and silicified enough to polish well can take a bit of looking. There are also some good alternatives like the pieces of black agate you can find in the India Zebra agate and black jade. I also have some stuff called argyllite from near the CA/OR border that was collected by a NW rockhound retreat participant, a bit softer and good for backing or intarsia with the softer materials, I use it for Spencer opal triplets. I should start writing all this stuff down! LOL |
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Post by dillonf on Feb 5, 2023 20:18:09 GMT -5
The 2nd and 4th pics are my favorite - very beautiful!!
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 5, 2023 22:15:42 GMT -5
The 2nd and 4th pics are my favorite - very beautiful!! Thanks Dillon! I've been working on some more today...I'm not sure if I've found a "favorite" in the new batch yet...guess I gotta keep grinding some more to see if anything leaps to the front! LOL |
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Post by pebblesky on Jul 28, 2023 12:52:11 GMT -5
Hi Jason, if you are ever to wire-wrap this (or something similar - I am basically looking for white flowers pattern on black backing) and have it on the market for sale, could you ping me? I would like to buy it, whichever payment method that is the easiest and most cost-efficient for you.  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 28, 2023 21:14:54 GMT -5
Hi Jason, if you are ever to wire-wrap this (or something similar - I am basically looking for white flowers pattern on black backing) and have it on the market for sale, could you ping me? I would like to buy it, whichever payment method that is the easiest and most cost-efficient for you. Let me dig through what I've got for pieces like this...I think I still have this one. I'll get into my finished cab bags sometime this weekend and I'll shoot you a PM. If I've got any you like, I can wrap it and we can work something out! |
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Post by fencejumper on Jul 30, 2023 16:02:46 GMT -5
Those are killer!
I gotta try me one😊
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 30, 2023 21:31:43 GMT -5
Hi Jason, if you are ever to wire-wrap this (or something similar - I am basically looking for white flowers pattern on black backing) and have it on the market for sale, could you ping me? I would like to buy it, whichever payment method that is the easiest and most cost-efficient for you. I attached a picture of the doublets I have that are black with white plumes. These are all Nydegger Plume Agate. If you see one you like, let me know. I can wrap it in silver or patina'd copper. Those are killer! I gotta try me one😊 Thanks Paul, If you do make some, you're gonna get hooked!! LOL  |
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