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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 14, 2023 9:46:41 GMT -5
liveoak Patty, I missed this post before  I LOVE the earrings! That texture is awesome. Thanks for explaining the process. 
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Post by liveoak on Aug 14, 2023 9:56:49 GMT -5
Thank you Robin hummingbirdstones , I'm glad you liked them, me too.  Hope you're staying cool in the heat
Patty
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 14, 2023 18:01:13 GMT -5
Thank you Robin hummingbirdstones , I'm glad you liked them, me too. Hope you're staying cool in the heat
Patty
Attempting to stay cool is about as close as it gets. Especially when I have to be outside and not in air conditioning.  |
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Post by liveoak on Aug 14, 2023 18:29:23 GMT -5
Knowing how hot it is here Robin hummingbirdstones , I think real estate showing would have to be drive by's ! Unless they are really interested ! I'm thinking houses for sale have no AC on, sounds miserable. 
Patty
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Time
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Making something positive out of COVID restrictions by learning to create jewelry out of stones.
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Post by Time on Aug 14, 2023 19:14:25 GMT -5
My bench looks good on paper in “real life” it may be too heavy to move around. I hope it will function like the plan though. Heavy is good - makes it stable. Don't forget about adding a bench vice- sometimes I think that's the most tool I have. A good sturdy vice.
If your bench is to be mobile, put the biggest casters on it you can find - 4" min wheels ( so hubby says)
little wheels make mobility questionable they tend to jam on little pieces of dirt etc..
OTOH, now that I re-read, you said "portable" so does that mean roll around portable or pick up and carry portable ? Big difference - maybe you just need an engine crane if it's to pick up  .
Are you sure you don't have a spare bedroom ? It must be time for those kids to get out on their own, eh ?
Patty...... feeling happy she was able to take over the spare bedroom. The current idea is to be able to pick it up and move it around. If that works I will be able to work on the patio, kitchen table, of anywhere I have a surface to sit it on. It may get too heavy and I will have to go with a stand on wheels, hope not but time will tell. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 14, 2023 20:16:32 GMT -5
Knowing how hot it is here Robin hummingbirdstones , I think real estate showing would have to be drive by's ! Unless they are really interested ! I'm thinking houses for sale have no AC on, sounds miserable. 
Patty
Most do actually. I have a listing that's vacant and the a/c is on. Set to 78 so it's not awful when someone goes in. |
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Post by takecouragedesigns on Jan 18, 2024 8:08:05 GMT -5
Those are all beautiful! Your metal work is excellent, too!
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Post by liveoak on Jan 18, 2024 9:21:52 GMT -5
Those are all beautiful! Your metal work is excellent, too! Thank you
Patty
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ThomasT
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Post by ThomasT on Jan 18, 2024 9:52:12 GMT -5
Beautiful work and the copper looks great.
Be very careful working with that type of stone.
Pietersite is one of several minerals that is known to contain significant amounts of asbestos.
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Post by liveoak on Jan 18, 2024 10:30:39 GMT -5
Beautiful work and the copper looks great. Be very careful working with that type of stone. Pietersite is one of several minerals that is known to contain significant amounts of asbestos. Thank you, Thomas.
I do understand that about Pietersite, and I've always done it wet, so there is no dust.
Actually, the 3 cabs in this post were purchased, pre-made from India - just the copper work was mine. But I have since acquired somewhat lesser Pietersite that I have cut & polished - but thanks for bringing it up- important thing for everyone to remember.
Patty
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Post by ThomasT on Jan 18, 2024 10:42:43 GMT -5
Hi Patty,
You are welcome. I hate to hear of people unknowingly hurting themselves pursuing art.
Studies also show that the greatest source of asbestos and related fibers for jewelers and lapidarist was the cleanup of the area.
It appears that after cutting/polishing with water to keep the dust down, the lapidarist's sweep up/cleaning of the work area was the major vector for the air borne particles of asbestos.
The last thing you want to do is contaminate yourself, your home, family members, or shop with asbestos dust.
Take care!
Our shop cannot allow this material to be polished on site due to the potential health liability and property damages or potential site environmental cleanup costs.
The finished material is truly very beautiful for the wearer, and safe to wear.
Your work is beautiful.
Bests regards,
ThomasT
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Jan 19, 2024 11:49:23 GMT -5
Very nice. Those look great.
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Post by liveoak on Jan 20, 2024 7:24:30 GMT -5
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Post by dillonf on Jan 20, 2024 15:01:04 GMT -5
Very nice the tones in that blue are something else!
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Post by liveoak on Jan 21, 2024 7:34:58 GMT -5
Thank you, Dillon,
Blue Pietersite really is something else.
But I have found there are different grades of it.
I purchased a slab a while ago (Rock Shed), and although it has the beautiful color,
it doesn't quite have the same depth to it, as these cabs do.
Thanks for looking,
Patty
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Jan 26, 2024 10:12:54 GMT -5
There were some beautiful slabs of Blue Pietersite right next door to Tony's booth at Quartzsite this year. With prices of $750 and up I passed!
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Post by liveoak on Jan 26, 2024 11:06:15 GMT -5
Guess I'll be glad for the $25 slab I got from the Rock Shed a while ago. It's not QUITE as nice as my pendant cab, but I'm OK with that 
Patty
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Post by RWA3006 on Apr 4, 2024 20:41:09 GMT -5
Just stumbled across this thread liveoakI really like your work, it's beautiful. |
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Post by liveoak on Apr 5, 2024 6:06:12 GMT -5
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