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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 23, 2024 16:20:11 GMT -5
Teepee Canyon Agate...totally out of place in his hands! LOL |
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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 23, 2024 16:20:50 GMT -5
Toilet paper canyon agate ...just 'cause it has fortifications instead of plumes! LOL |
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Post by pebblesky on Apr 23, 2024 16:23:44 GMT -5
Hello friends! I'll get in on this one. I made the 3.5 hr drive to "The Gem Shop" in Cedarburg WI to dig through their basement for rough and I wasn't disappointed (maybe my wallet). One of the rocks I bought was a 4lb chunk of this crazy lace. This cab turned out especially nice and I just so happened to take a pic of the slab before cutting! Here we go! Love the look of it! |
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Apr 23, 2024 16:24:10 GMT -5
Toilet paper canyon agate ...just 'cause it has fortifications instead of plumes! LOL Names fitting. Stinkin crap agate anyways 😂 It’s an inside joke between Jason and I. No one get your panties in a wad. I’m not trashing materials |
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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 23, 2024 16:39:37 GMT -5
...just 'cause it has fortifications instead of plumes! LOL Names fitting. Stinkin crap agate anyways 😂 It’s an inside joke between Jason and I. No one get your panties in a wad. I’m not trashing materials  |
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hypodactylus
spending too much on rocks
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Post by hypodactylus on Apr 23, 2024 16:52:05 GMT -5
Hello friends! I'll get in on this one. I made the 3.5 hr drive to "The Gem Shop" in Cedarburg WI to dig through their basement for rough and I wasn't disappointed (maybe my wallet). Very nice! I am jealous; I want to dig through their piles of rocks... |
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hypodactylus
spending too much on rocks
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Post by hypodactylus on Apr 23, 2024 16:53:53 GMT -5
Okay...I'm getting this one in on time...well...actually finished it period! LOL Crazy Lace Agate...had to dig DEEP for this one! LOL Your cabs always look so nice! |
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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 23, 2024 17:44:50 GMT -5
Okay...I'm getting this one in on time...well...actually finished it period! LOL Crazy Lace Agate...had to dig DEEP for this one! LOL Your cabs always look so nice! Thank you SO much!  You should see the "junk pile" of cabs that haven't made the cut! LOL |
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Post by Rockoonz on Apr 23, 2024 18:41:10 GMT -5
Okay...I'm getting this one in on time...well...actually finished it period! LOL Crazy Lace Agate...had to dig DEEP for this one! LOL     I'm about 87.9% certain that the specific variety of Mex Lace here is Laguna lace, from the same area as the original CL but a different mine. But I could be wrong. Definitely a nice one. Lots of nice ones here, still hoping to participate... |
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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 23, 2024 18:59:53 GMT -5
Okay...I'm getting this one in on time...well...actually finished it period! LOL Crazy Lace Agate...had to dig DEEP for this one! LOL I'm about 87.9% certain that the specific variety of Mex Lace here is Laguna lace, from the same area as the original CL but a different mine. But I could be wrong. Definitely a nice one. Lots of nice ones here, still hoping to participate... Thanks Lee! It definitely wouldn't surprise me if that was Laguna!! It's one of the most fracture-free pieces I've ever worked... |
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Apr 24, 2024 1:02:46 GMT -5
After the concern last month that the Contest was in trouble I decided to enter this month to support it arafter a very long absence. I actually cut two cabs and it was tough to decide which one to go with. There are some really great entries so far and I'm sure more are on the way. I finally decided on this Brazilian agate. I cut the slab several years ago and always wanted to do something with it. This challenge seemed "right," so here goes.    |
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agatewhisperer
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Post by agatewhisperer on Apr 24, 2024 7:26:14 GMT -5
gemfeller I'm glad you're back, that's a great cab!
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rocknewb101
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by rocknewb101 on Apr 24, 2024 7:32:16 GMT -5
Well I managed to get downstairs last night and work on my cab, only to have the polish highlight a crack in the upper part and the agate started to 'layer' - I'm not sure on the correct terminology, but it looks like crap...sooooo I've started all over. I am actually a bit more hopeful for the new rock and should have more chances to finish it - it's shaped, just need to dome and polish. This particular stone was Australian Crazy Lace - the specimen is phenomenal with a large crystal druzy section and the beautiful yellow - but I think I'll keep the remainder of it as a specimen. I do have one other preform, but it's got a bit of matrix and not sure it'll do any better....Bummer, but such is life.  |
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Post by chris1956 on Apr 24, 2024 9:18:43 GMT -5
After the concern last month that the Contest was in trouble I decided to enter this month to support it arafter a very long absence. I actually cut two cabs and it was tough to decide which one to go with. There are some really great entries so far and I'm sure more are on the way. I finally decided on this Brazilian agate. I cut the slab several years ago and always wanted to do something with it. This challenge seemed "right," so here goes. The little dark splotches are amazing! |
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Post by chris1956 on Apr 24, 2024 9:20:02 GMT -5
Well I managed to get downstairs last night and work on my cab, only to have the polish highlight a crack in the upper part and the agate started to 'layer' - I'm not sure on the correct terminology, but it looks like crap...sooooo I've started all over. I am actually a bit more hopeful for the new rock and should have more chances to finish it - it's shaped, just need to dome and polish. This particular stone was Australian Crazy Lace - the specimen is phenomenal with a large crystal druzy section and the beautiful yellow - but I think I'll keep the remainder of it as a specimen. I do have one other preform, but it's got a bit of matrix and not sure it'll do any better....Bummer, but such is life. Still looks great. |
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rocknewb101
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by rocknewb101 on Apr 24, 2024 9:42:46 GMT -5
Well I managed to get downstairs last night and work on my cab, only to have the polish highlight a crack in the upper part and the agate started to 'layer' - I'm not sure on the correct terminology, but it looks like crap...sooooo I've started all over. I am actually a bit more hopeful for the new rock and should have more chances to finish it - it's shaped, just need to dome and polish. This particular stone was Australian Crazy Lace - the specimen is phenomenal with a large crystal druzy section and the beautiful yellow - but I think I'll keep the remainder of it as a specimen. I do have one other preform, but it's got a bit of matrix and not sure it'll do any better....Bummer, but such is life. Still looks great. Thanks Chris. Not passing muster for me - I'm hopeful the next will be way better. |
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Apr 24, 2024 19:35:52 GMT -5
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roQhound
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by roQhound on Apr 25, 2024 12:18:43 GMT -5
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roQhound
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by roQhound on Apr 25, 2024 12:21:43 GMT -5
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Apr 25, 2024 12:56:38 GMT -5
We’ll see if I enter or not. Throwing some stuff out there as slab place holders. |
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