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rockbrain
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New cabs Jul 23, 2023 23:01:54 GMT -5 Pat, vegasjames, and 13 more like this

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Post by rockbrain on Jul 23, 2023 23:01:54 GMT -5

I haven't had a chance to grind anything for the last week or two. I was getting ready for my sale and besides the normal stuff I retaged all my wire wraps. About 50 of them. Also put my cabs in new bags and made cards that went in them with the name, country of origin and measurements. About 100 cabs! I'm going to try and stay caught up on them now so I don't have to do so many other time. Anyway, I had some time today. Cut a couple little slabs off a small piece of San Carlos Agate I had. I really like the moss in it. And ground a few other cabs. This is all new material that I've recently purchased from Brian Rhode lapidarycentral. I just redid and reposted the pics but can't get the sodalite to focus!

Last Edit: Jul 23, 2023 23:55:44 GMT -5 by rockbrain

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ashley Cave Dweller Member since February 2023 Posts: 937	New cabs Jul 23, 2023 23:04:33 GMT -5 via mobile Pat and Starguy like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ashley on Jul 23, 2023 23:04:33 GMT -5 Those are all really nice and shiny Gary, awesome job! I love the light reflection on the purple one it looks like cute little eyes!

Starguy driving up their electric bill Member since January 2014 Posts: 2,580	New cabs Jul 23, 2023 23:18:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Starguy on Jul 23, 2023 23:18:13 GMT -5 Wow! Amazing cabs Gary. They’re all great, but that last (plume?) agate is a real stunner. It has a lot of depth.
	Brent

rockbrain Cave Dweller Member since January 2022 Posts: 3,172	New cabs Jul 23, 2023 23:52:04 GMT -5 ashley likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockbrain on Jul 23, 2023 23:52:04 GMT -5 Thanks ashley, now if I could just get them to focus right!
	Bigfoot is often called Sasquatch, Yeti doesn't seem to care!

rockbrain Cave Dweller Member since January 2022 Posts: 3,172	New cabs Jul 23, 2023 23:53:03 GMT -5 Starguy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockbrain on Jul 23, 2023 23:53:03 GMT -5 Thanks Starguy, I wasn't happy with the pics and when I redid and reposted they're in a different order. The plume is San Carlos Agate.
	Bigfoot is often called Sasquatch, Yeti doesn't seem to care!

liveoak still telling self it's just a hobby Member since January 2022 Posts: 4,707	New cabs Jul 24, 2023 6:19:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by liveoak on Jul 24, 2023 6:19:26 GMT -5 Hard to pick a favorite they are all really nice. I think it's the uber shine that is throwing off your photos. Patty
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chris1956 driving up their electric bill Member since July 2022 Posts: 2,413	New cabs Jul 24, 2023 6:52:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chris1956 on Jul 24, 2023 6:52:32 GMT -5 Those are all spectacular. Thanks for sharing the pics.

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New cabs Jul 24, 2023 7:17:19 GMT -5 via Tapatalk

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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 24, 2023 7:17:19 GMT -5

Gary, I saw these last night, but had a "squirrel" moment and forgot to make a comment! LOL

These all look fan-freakin-tastic!! The workmanship is top notch...and the material is amazing! Wow! Thanks for putting another material on my "need to get" list! LOL

** Maybe try a different background on the Sodalite...or maybe you did already. Looks like the lens is focusing on the wood grain...

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gunsil spending too much on rocks Member since January 2023 Posts: 345	New cabs Jul 24, 2023 7:54:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gunsil on Jul 24, 2023 7:54:59 GMT -5 Very nice!

rockbrain Cave Dweller Member since January 2022 Posts: 3,172	New cabs Jul 24, 2023 8:22:53 GMT -5 opalpyrexia, jasoninsd, and 3 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockbrain on Jul 24, 2023 8:22:53 GMT -5
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rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,986	New cabs Jul 24, 2023 13:02:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Jul 24, 2023 13:02:45 GMT -5 Thanks for the eye candy! I like the second best- what is it?

rockbrain
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New cabs Jul 24, 2023 22:30:27 GMT -5 rockjunquie, jasoninsd, and 1 more like this

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Post by rockbrain on Jul 24, 2023 22:30:27 GMT -5

Jul 24, 2023 6:19:26 GMT -5 liveoak said:

Hard to pick a favorite they are all really nice.

I think it's the uber shine that is throwing off your photos.

Patty

Thanks Patty, yeah sure, that's it, the shine!

Jul 24, 2023 6:52:32 GMT -5 chris1956 said:

Those are all spectacular. Thanks for sharing the pics.

Thanks chris1956, I enjoyed grinding them. Just did 3 sets of matching tiny cabs for earrings. Didn't enjoy them nearly as much!

Jul 24, 2023 7:17:19 GMT -5 jasoninsd said:

Gary, I saw these last night, but had a "squirrel" moment and forgot to make a comment! LOL

These all look fan-freakin-tastic!! The workmanship is top notch...and the material is amazing! Wow! Thanks for putting another material on my "need to get" list! LOL

** Maybe try a different background on the Sodalite...or maybe you did already. Looks like the lens is focusing on the wood grain...

Thanks, jasoninsd. I've been going on some FB auctions and buying a ridiculous amount of amazing material. lapidarycentral has some really nice stuff!

Jul 24, 2023 7:54:59 GMT -5 gunsil said:

Very nice!

Thanks, gunsil I appreciate it.

Jul 24, 2023 13:02:45 GMT -5 rockjunquie said:

Thanks for the eye candy!

I like the second best- what is it?

Thanks Tela rockjunquie. I've been saying it's petrified palm root but I was second guessing myself earlier today. Besides, I like the name maggot agate better!

Bigfoot is often called Sasquatch, Yeti doesn't seem to care!

fencejumper Cave Dweller Member since May 2021 Posts: 441	New cabs Jul 24, 2023 23:07:43 GMT -5 via mobile jasoninsd likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fencejumper on Jul 24, 2023 23:07:43 GMT -5 That second one knocked me off my barstool!!

rockbrain Cave Dweller Member since January 2022 Posts: 3,172	New cabs Jul 25, 2023 15:17:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockbrain on Jul 25, 2023 15:17:07 GMT -5 Thanks fencejumper, (hope you didn't get hurt) I just saw a slab for sale, I did ID it properly. Indonesian palm root.
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New cabs Jul 25, 2023 15:48:45 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by khara on Jul 25, 2023 15:48:45 GMT -5

Ahhhhhhh… people changing your profile pic!… Totally messes me up! There needs to be a transition period with both pictures. “New look! Same great rockbrain!” 🤓
Oh, by the way, nice cabs and I’m impressed by the organization project.👍🙂

lapidarycentral starting to spend too much on rocks (Brian Rhode) LapidaryCentral.com - Fueling your Lapidary Addiction. Member since August 2021 Posts: 218	New cabs Jul 27, 2023 18:51:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lapidarycentral on Jul 27, 2023 18:51:59 GMT -5 Those are awesome Gary! Thank you for the dub too. Love the shine you put on some of those! Crazy how ugly Apple Valley Jasper can look in the rough, but oh so beautiful once cut and cabbed!
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dshanpnw fully equipped rock polisher Member since December 2020 Posts: 1,160	New cabs Jul 28, 2023 7:57:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dshanpnw on Jul 28, 2023 7:57:46 GMT -5 Beautiful cabs! Well done. I'm glad you got the sodalite to focus. I love the moss agate #4, wow, it's the best. Is the last one charoite? It's awesome too. Good luck with the show, that's a lot of preparations. TFS
	Last Edit: Jul 28, 2023 8:00:15 GMT -5 by dshanpnw

rocknewb101 fully equipped rock polisher Member since October 2022 Posts: 1,368	New cabs Jul 28, 2023 9:45:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rocknewb101 on Jul 28, 2023 9:45:02 GMT -5 Lovely! Well done with these. Beautiful material!
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