rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Feb 24, 2024 8:29:30 GMT -5
I got this pair yesterday and thought it might be fun to try and create a butterfly out of them. I figure I can trace a generic template and mark the stone. I'd have to figure out best way to cut as it'll be curvy and I only have the trim saw, but I think I could use my wheels and dremel maybe to round out the wings? Another long stone for the body and wire for the antennae? It might be a bit ambitious and not something I'd start until warmer weather. Do you think it would be ok to put the two shaped slabs and body stone into the mini and fill with ceramics to polish? Wonder if they'd hang it up. Thank you!  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 24, 2024 8:36:22 GMT -5
I've tumbled Teepee Canyon Agate slabs in the UV10, and have had them hang up...so you'd definitely want to watch the action in the mini. Cool idea by the way!  |
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rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Feb 24, 2024 9:05:32 GMT -5
I've tumbled Teepee Canyon Agate slabs in the UV10, and have had them hang up...so you'd definitely want to watch the action in the mini. Cool idea by the way! Thanks Jason! That was my worry...Maybe i'll time it for when I know I'll be home and can hawkeye them. Thanks! If it works out I think it'll be a fun way to challenge myself. |
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Post by southernlakehuronguy on Feb 24, 2024 9:29:09 GMT -5
You may get some ideas by watching this video...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xohUKfhjPkE&t=4
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rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Feb 24, 2024 9:43:12 GMT -5
You may get some ideas by watching this video...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xohUKfhjPkE&t=4 Thank you!! I will check it out |
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rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Feb 24, 2024 9:53:01 GMT -5
Thank you again southernlakehuronguy. I thought I'd seen all of Rob's videos lol, but hadn't seen this. beautiful. This will by my summer project |
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Post by liveoak on Feb 24, 2024 10:12:05 GMT -5
Sounds like a fun project, Peta.
You could also polish the parts you can't get with the wheels with a Dremel & some diamond on felt points.
It takes time, but rewarding when you're done.
Patty
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rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Feb 26, 2024 8:44:57 GMT -5
Sounds like a fun project, Peta. You could also polish the parts you can't get with the wheels with a Dremel & some diamond on felt points. It takes time, but rewarding when you're done. Patty Oh, right! I have the sand/felt discs, but not points - will have to look into some. Thank you!! |
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