Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Aug 20, 2023 14:19:39 GMT -5
The RTH Benefit Cab Contest in honor of long time forum community member Ed Mohs is open for entries but only for a limited time. Ed left an indelible mark on the forum and all of his friends here, and we are working to preserve his memory with the purchase of a permanent bench and name plaque at the Phoenix zoo. The prizes currently stand as follows: $300 for the 1st place winner along with a custom silver Tela Formosa wire wrap pendant (you supply the stone) by rockjunquie , $125 for 2nd place prize. *~ IF ~* we reach our goal of 16 entries I will add the following cabochon ready preforms to the prize package.
First Place will receive these 16 agate preforms consisting of (4) Needles Blue, (4) Tahoma, (4) Mexican sagenite, and (4) Prudent Man plume. Second Place will receive 8 agate preforms consisting of (1) each of Linda Marie plume, Big Diggins sagenite, Crazylace, Dryhead, Riviera plume?, unknown lace, Mexican sagenite, and cotton candy agate. By joining this contest, you have the opportunity to showcase your incredible talent and skill, while also contributing to a meaningful cause. Every cabochon you create is a brushstroke on the canvas of history, a testament to the enduring spirit of lapidary artistry. Don't miss your chance to make a difference and be a part of this remarkable tribute. Join the contest today, and let your creativity shine in honor of a true friend of the forum community. Click here for details and together, let's honor the past, celebrate the present, and shape the future. Join us in this artistic journey, and let your cabochon making skills be a part of something greater than yourself.
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 20, 2023 18:08:18 GMT -5
Thank you for doing the add-on Tommy! Those are all amazing materials...and the Needles Blue pieces in particular are amazing!!!
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Aug 20, 2023 19:25:33 GMT -5
+1 Some nice looking preforms! Every one of those should make a great looking cab.
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Aug 20, 2023 20:08:19 GMT -5
+1 Some nice looking preforms! Every one of those should make a great looking cab. Yeah those came from the top drawers of my stash cabinet I intended to make a cabochon out of every preform in every drawer or it wouldn't be there. You would think I would have realized at some point I couldn't possibly live long enough to get through that many preforms
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Aug 20, 2023 20:12:16 GMT -5
Thank you for doing the add-on Tommy! Those are all amazing materials...and the Needles Blue pieces in particular are amazing!!! Lets twist some arms brother! Maybe we can pull a few master-cabbers out of contest retirement and get the wheels spinning again.
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Aug 26, 2023 20:12:36 GMT -5
*~ bUmP ~* We got the first contest cabochon in the mail today I'm dying to look at it but I will 100% behave and stick to the plan which means that Eva confiscated it quick before I had a moment of weakness
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Post by Rockoonz on Aug 27, 2023 11:02:52 GMT -5
I got the trim saw cleaned up, new blade installed, and cut up the slab into Elizabeth approved preforms. I even roughed them out and got them ready to dop Friday. I say them because we had a "discussion" about where the best cab will come from, so I will make more than one, the boss will prejudge, and only one will be sent. Happy to see I still have a month, based on the speed I'm progressing at so far. Yeah, there's pics. No I won't be posting them anywhere any time soon.
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 27, 2023 12:27:11 GMT -5
I got the trim saw cleaned up, new blade installed, and cut up the slab into Elizabeth approved preforms. I even roughed them out and got them ready to dop Friday. I say them because we had a "discussion" about where the best cab will come from, so I will make more than one, the boss will prejudge, and only one will be sent. Happy to see I still have a month, based on the speed I'm progressing at so far. Yeah, there's pics. No I won't be posting them anywhere any time soon. I'm torn. I'm getting direction from my own "in house" judge to leave my finished cab as it is...but I'm thinking I should do something different with it. LOL
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Aug 27, 2023 13:38:11 GMT -5
I'm torn. I'm getting direction from my own "in house" judge to leave my finished cab as it is...but I'm thinking I should do something different with it. LOL Always trust your gut. Also always listen to your wife
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khara
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Post by khara on Aug 27, 2023 18:43:40 GMT -5
Wow, really nice winnings potential here! š Iām impressed people have already gotten cabs done or in the works! I still āneedā to do my August cab contest first. š¬ Hope to see the full 16 slots filled up!!!
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Post by drocknut on Aug 27, 2023 21:04:03 GMT -5
I would join in on this but unfortunately my cabber and saws are all in storage right now so I can't use them. Moving stinks especially when you don't have a clue where to move to in the first place.
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Post by Pat on Aug 27, 2023 23:30:52 GMT -5
drocknut. Thatās got to be hard. There is a lot of freedom in not knowing/aiming for a particular place, but still difficult. Good luck and best wishes.
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Post by drocknut on Sept 2, 2023 8:20:56 GMT -5
drocknut. Thatās got to be hard. There is a lot of freedom in not knowing/aiming for a particular place, but still difficult. Good luck and best wishes. It is definitely hard. Thanks.
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Sept 12, 2023 9:02:18 GMT -5
Not that I'm too concerned with ending up in first place with the talent level of cabbers that have signed up, but Tommy am I correct in assuming that this extra prize is off the table since we didn't get the 16 participants in the contest?
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