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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 17, 2024 14:58:24 GMT -5
I'm pretty wiped out by cabbing all day yesterday, so I thought I would slow it down and do some soft ones. I had one of those days where everything wanted to break or fall of the dop- except these two. I worked on a Graphic Granite that Jean sent to me. It kept breaking and I only have a little piece left. But, Jean sent it to me after I expressed my interest in it after seeing hers. It has sentimental value now. Yes, a rock.
I got a ruby in fuchsite and an Indian paint stone finished. Both can be challenging, but they were fun and didn't come off the dop. If anyone knows where I can get GOOD ruby in fuchsite let me know. The stuff I'm seeing lately is ugly. I get a real kick out of doing it. The fuchsite is ridiculously soft and, of course, the ruby is hard, so it makes a fun grind.
Thanks for looking!
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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 17, 2024 17:40:25 GMT -5
Well Hells Bells to the ones that didn't want to cooperate today! It sounds like Jean was having a little fun at your expense today!  I have never worked Ruby in Fuchsite...but I love saying it. I doubt I'm pronouncing it correctly...but I like the way I say it! LOL |
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Post by realrockhound on Apr 17, 2024 17:43:01 GMT -5
I knew as soon as jasoninsd read “a couple soft ones” he’d be the first to respond 😂 |
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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 17, 2024 17:44:39 GMT -5
I knew as soon as jasoninsd read “a couple soft ones” he’d be the first to respond 😂  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 17, 2024 17:58:43 GMT -5
Y'all ain't right. LOL!
fooks ite- pretty sure, anyway.
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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 17, 2024 18:35:11 GMT -5
Y'all ain't right. LOL!
fooks ite- pretty sure, anyway.
That's TOTALLY different than how I pronounce it! LOL |
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Post by realrockhound on Apr 17, 2024 20:02:24 GMT -5
It’s pronounced F- -k it. Because after you battle the soft and hard contrasts long enough, you finally just say F it 😂
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Post by RWA3006 on Apr 17, 2024 21:29:03 GMT -5
I got this one from markymark.  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 17, 2024 21:45:48 GMT -5
I got this one from markymark. That looks pretty nice. Do you know if he has slabs? |
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Post by RWA3006 on Apr 17, 2024 22:09:38 GMT -5
I got this one from markymark. That looks pretty nice. Do you know if he has slabs? I don't know, except he has access to a lot of nice stuff. I keep it in my display of florescent rocks and the rubies light up like fireworks. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 17, 2024 22:20:55 GMT -5
That looks pretty nice. Do you know if he has slabs? I don't know, except he has access to a lot of nice stuff. I keep it in my display of florescent rocks and the rubies light up like fireworks. Hmmm... I guess I need to talk to him. Thanks. |
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Post by liveoak on Apr 18, 2024 6:30:28 GMT -5
Nice ones - nothing like soft stones to slow you down. 
I really like the finish on the Indian Paint stone & look forward to trying my hand delicately on some soon !
The shape of the ruby in fuchsite is interesting, simple & graceful at the same time. Nicely done.
Thanks for the show-keep 'em coming !
Patty
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 18, 2024 7:15:43 GMT -5
Thanks! I like that shape, too.
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 19, 2024 13:02:00 GMT -5
The soft ones are SO hard ... to put a shine on! Great job! Adrian |
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Post by roQhound on Apr 19, 2024 14:09:22 GMT -5
Those are both great. I love them.
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 19, 2024 17:34:26 GMT -5
The soft ones are SO hard ... to put a shine on! Great job! Adrian Thank you Adrian! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 19, 2024 17:34:48 GMT -5
Those are both great. I love them. Awesome! Thank you so much! |
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Post by wanderingrockhound on Apr 19, 2024 21:41:45 GMT -5
that looks fantastic. without much of any proper equipmentim still shaping with a grinder in a clamp tumble finishing, but I am interested in some of the softer rocks.
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 20, 2024 16:42:29 GMT -5
that looks fantastic. without much of any proper equipmentim still shaping with a grinder in a clamp tumble finishing, but I am interested in some of the softer rocks. Rhodochrosite is really soft and a blast to cut. What ones have you done? |
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