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Post by opalpyrexia on Dec 6, 2023 22:23:17 GMT -5
1. Plasma Agate — 35 x 32 mm This was an alternate Bench Contest cab that I didn't submit. Its prominent druzy "pearl" (or "bean"?  ) really tends to catch the eye. I'll be making a pendant with it.
2. Willow Creek Jasper — 39 x 30 mm I see a view looking out from inside the mouth of a large cave. The gray banding was originally pretty much straight across the preform, so it was a very pleasant surprise that, for once, the patterns shifted to strengthen the design as I was removing material. Unfortunately, this cab has a few saw marks on the back that couldn't be removed.
3. Blue Tide Seam "Agate" — 34 x23 mm I don't see this material very often any more. I backed it with 3M DP420 epoxy for strength.
4. Pacific Picasso Jasper — 49 x 33 mm I couldn't make the abstract patterns work for any more or less conventional shapes, so then I just let them determine this cab's shape.
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Post by chris1956 on Dec 6, 2023 22:53:13 GMT -5
The symmetry of the Willow Creek Jasper and Blue Tide Seam Agate are amazing! Thanks for posting.
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 6, 2023 23:05:02 GMT -5
Gary, it's great to see you back on the wheels! I missed your eye candy cabs!! That Willow Creek turned out fantastic! The symmetry of the lower half leading up into the slightly asymmetrical swooping gray area balances that out fantastically well! The inside curve on that Plasma is wicked narrow! Was that on the wheels, or rotary tool? I'm jealous!  I love it when you pull out that Pacific Picasso! It always gorgeous!! |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 6, 2023 23:27:21 GMT -5
Gary those are awesome cabs! Love them all. Regarding the Willow Creek, G_d made closed back cab settings for a reason!  |
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Post by rockbrain on Dec 7, 2023 9:59:45 GMT -5
Four beauties! Love the pattern matchups to the shapes.
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Post by liveoak on Dec 7, 2023 10:17:28 GMT -5
Beauty shapes !! I'm particular to the Picasso Jasper.
Thanks for sharing,
Patty
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Post by opalpyrexia on Dec 7, 2023 12:08:59 GMT -5
The symmetry of the Willow Creek Jasper and Blue Tide Seam Agate are amazing! Thanks for posting.
Thank you, Chris.
Gary, it's great to see you back on the wheels! I missed your eye candy cabs!! That Willow Creek turned out fantastic! The symmetry of the lower half leading up into the slightly asymmetrical swooping gray area balances that out fantastically well! The inside curve on that Plasma is wicked narrow! Was that on the wheels, or rotary tool? I'm jealous! I love it when you pull out that Pacific Picasso! It always gorgeous!!
Thank you, Jason. I draw inspiration from every one of your cab postings — they're the reason that I've started to work with inside curves. The Plasma curve was done on wheels, switching from my Genie to the Pixie.
Gary those are awesome cabs! Love them all. Regarding the Willow Creek, G_d made closed back cab settings for a reason! Thank you, Robin. You've convinced me to put the Willow Creek in silver.
Four beauties! Love the pattern matchups to the shapes.
Thank you, rockbrain!
Beauty shapes !! I'm particular to the Picasso Jasper.
Thanks for sharing,
Patty
Thank you, Patty!
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Post by pebblesky on Dec 7, 2023 12:59:09 GMT -5
The colors of the Plasma Agate is amazing!
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 7, 2023 21:26:45 GMT -5
opalpyrexia - Gary...just so there's no misunderstanding: Ever since I joined the forum and jumped down the cabbing rabbit hole, there are a few people that I have paid very close attention to their work because I knew they were setting the bar for what I wanted to achieve. You my friend are one of those people!
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 8, 2023 19:24:04 GMT -5
Beauties all, as expected. But, that willow creek capture is just sooo perfect. Way to go!
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Post by victor1941 on Dec 9, 2023 9:12:51 GMT -5
Opalpyrexia, beautiful work and especially like the multi sided Pacific Picasso Jasper.
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) really tends to catch the eye. I'll be making a pendant with it.
