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Post by stardiamond on Sept 2, 2023 14:08:34 GMT -5
Some amazing Nipomo material, unusual amethyst lace and Tahomas I have been working with. Many slabs are 2d, but the Tahoma are 3d and I had to guess/calculate how to slab them because of thin layers of different materials.  |
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Post by stardiamond on Sept 3, 2023 13:49:26 GMT -5
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michiganpebbler
spending too much on rocks
Member since April 2023
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Post by michiganpebbler on Sept 3, 2023 14:40:20 GMT -5
That Tahoma is beautiful!
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Post by stardiamond on Sept 4, 2023 15:41:07 GMT -5
I dopped five and jumped the line on one. I like to start on one that I don't know what it will look like finished. The Tahoma on the right of the previous picture. I kept grinding the dome until I got the right layers. Cab is darker than the picture. I will have better ligth tomorrow.  |
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Post by stardiamond on Sept 4, 2023 17:15:23 GMT -5
I took some pictures outside. I have a very good camera with auto focus and the only good picture was holding the cab in my hand.  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 4, 2023 21:16:26 GMT -5
Love that Nipomo Stephen!!  |
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Post by stardiamond on Sept 4, 2023 21:58:10 GMT -5
I have a customer who makes jewelry and I have sold her some ring size cabs to make rings. I was running out and Nipomo has become hard to find and expensive. I did a facebook search and bought two nice slabs. The cab I made came from that slab. I have two preforms left that I will finish tomorrow. The pattern on the slab was outstanding. I checked Etsy and a shop has been selling similar material (not listing) for as much as $150. I don't sell for anything close but will get a great roi on the slab.
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Post by stardiamond on Sept 4, 2023 22:32:38 GMT -5
I just bought two more slabs. Check Etsy and eBay for price comparison. I am buying from: www.barnhouselapidary.com/Easy to cut with a bright finish and very messy. |
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Post by stardiamond on Sept 5, 2023 14:08:26 GMT -5
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Post by stardiamond on Sept 5, 2023 14:55:10 GMT -5
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