ashley
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Post by ashley on Mar 16, 2023 11:27:27 GMT -5
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 16, 2023 12:02:55 GMT -5
Those are definitely some troublesome pieces...but you got a super shine out them!
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jone
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Post by jone on Mar 16, 2023 12:18:26 GMT -5
I have not tried to tumble chalcedony yet. (I barely learned how to pronounce it!) But these look cool! I have some that I got from the Rock Shed and they may be my next batch. How much time did you do in coarse?
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NRG
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Post by NRG on Mar 16, 2023 12:22:45 GMT -5
I have not tried to tumble chalcedony yet. (I barely learned how to pronounce it!) But these look cool! I have some that I got from the Rock Shed and they may be my next batch. How much time did you do in coarse? Coarse goes in until you like the shape. Have you tumbled agate before? Same thing.
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jone
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Post by jone on Mar 16, 2023 14:47:58 GMT -5
I was curious about how much time she did in coarse for THESE stones...
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rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Mar 16, 2023 15:41:04 GMT -5
Those are very interesting! Can see the banding and the clear spots are clear! Lots of shine on these for being so bumpy and shapey. Love them!
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Mar 16, 2023 20:57:56 GMT -5
jasoninsdThanks Jason! They were a real pain to clean between stages. The shine is much better in person but I couldn’t get good pictures.
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Mar 16, 2023 20:58:52 GMT -5
I have not tried to tumble chalcedony yet. (I barely learned how to pronounce it!) But these look cool! I have some that I got from the Rock Shed and they may be my next batch. How much time did you do in coarse? I have it wrote down I will look and let you know. What equipment are you using?
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Mar 16, 2023 20:59:39 GMT -5
Those are very interesting! Can see the banding and the clear spots are clear! Lots of shine on these for being so bumpy and shapey. Love them! thanks! I wish I had better pictures but oh well.
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jone
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Post by jone on Mar 17, 2023 7:45:57 GMT -5
I'm using a 3lb rotary for coarse then will switch to mini-sonic vibratory for the other stages.
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Mar 17, 2023 15:08:41 GMT -5
I'm using a 3lb rotary for coarse then will switch to mini-sonic vibratory for the other stages. I put it in rotary for a month and a week.
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dshanpnw
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Post by dshanpnw on Mar 17, 2023 16:27:14 GMT -5
Nice chalcedony. Great job on the shine.
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Mar 17, 2023 16:42:18 GMT -5
Nice chalcedony. Great job on the shine. thanks!
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Mar 18, 2023 9:27:07 GMT -5
LOL I just ran a load as well. I did mine in the vibe, very different results! Great shine on those!
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Mar 19, 2023 13:02:08 GMT -5
LOL I just ran a load as well. I did mine in the vibe, very different results! Great shine on those! Thank you! How did yours turn out?
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Mar 19, 2023 13:36:29 GMT -5
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Mar 19, 2023 20:43:34 GMT -5
stefanHow long did you do in rotary?
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Post by Starguy on Mar 19, 2023 21:14:05 GMT -5
Great batch ashley. I think I have some similar material around here somewhere. The shine looks good in the pictures. They must be amazing in hand.
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Mar 19, 2023 21:30:01 GMT -5
Great batch ashley. I think I have some similar material around here somewhere. The shine looks good in the pictures. They must be amazing in hand. Thank you Brent! They are so pretty, they have such character.
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Mar 20, 2023 16:55:41 GMT -5
No rotary just vibe
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