rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Jun 30, 2024 19:19:48 GMT -5
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Post by tribeunited on Jun 30, 2024 19:22:42 GMT -5
rockbrain - those are sick! Like terribly truly sick in the best way possible. So, I have a question.. Do you know what material these are?
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Post by Son Of Beach on Jun 30, 2024 19:37:41 GMT -5
I really like that last one, if you found it, all the better 
That first one should be named cheetah agate or something the like, it's pretty cool.
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Jun 30, 2024 19:51:04 GMT -5
rockbrain - those are sick! Like terribly truly sick in the best way possible. So, I have a question.. Do you know what material these are? Thank you. The first 2 are Cheetah agate. The 3rd is Jasper from the South Cadys, just across the expressway from Lavic Siding. The last one I'm not sure. I've got some pretty decent slabs of it. There is some porcelain Jasper in the area. I think it's Sci Fi Jasper. This doesn't look quite right for that. The dark part almost looks like basalt to me. I thought there might be some common opal in it but it all seems pretty hard. |
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Post by tribeunited on Jun 30, 2024 19:54:38 GMT -5
Thank you for those ID's. I still keep going back to this one and admiring the work. It's phenomenal  |
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Jun 30, 2024 20:21:46 GMT -5
Here's some more small slabs of the Jasper.  These are some more of whatever the last material is.  This is some other stuff I found in the same area.   |
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Post by liveoak on Jul 1, 2024 6:23:22 GMT -5
NICE ! I really like the red jasper. Even better, you self collected.
Patty
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johnthor1963
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Post by johnthor1963 on Jul 1, 2024 16:11:01 GMT -5
Rockbrain outstanding work well worth the time you put into them. Self collected rock is so exciting when you get a good one.Once again nice work can’t wait to see what you do next. Thx for sharing
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Post by tribeunited on Jul 1, 2024 18:00:42 GMT -5
rockbrain - thank you for posting pictures of the slabs of the material! I appreciate it!
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Post by pebblesky on Jul 1, 2024 18:35:40 GMT -5
They look great! I really love the last one. Masterpieces from your self hounds are super satisfactory.
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Jul 1, 2024 18:48:11 GMT -5
I really like that last one, if you found it, all the better 
That first one should be named cheetah agate or something the like, it's pretty cool.
Thanks, there's something special about the self collected stuff. NICE ! I really like the red jasper. Even better, you self collected.
Patty
Thanks Patty, small slabs but I thought they were beautiful. It polishes good too. I've got some amazing looking material from the same spot that won't polish. Rockbrain outstanding work well worth the time you put into them. Self collected rock is so exciting when you get a good one.Once again nice work can’t wait to see what you do next. Thx for sharing Thanks so much John. rockbrain - thank you for posting pictures of the slabs of the material! I appreciate it! Thank you, glad you enjoyed them. They look great! I really love the last one. Masterpieces from your self hounds are super satisfactory. Thanks so much. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 1, 2024 21:40:53 GMT -5
rockbrain - Those are all stunners! I loved seeing that first shape done by you! I've been pondering doing that 4th shape as I keep seeing it as I page through my stencils...and you made it look like it's worth doing for sure! Also...great choice on your backdrop for your pics!
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khara
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Post by khara on Jul 2, 2024 2:10:51 GMT -5
Really nice cabs and cool materials, especially the self collected stuff, those slabs are really neat.👍
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ThomasT
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Post by ThomasT on Jul 2, 2024 4:27:07 GMT -5
Your local desert locations have great looking material for sure. Lifetime supply...
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Jul 2, 2024 9:09:10 GMT -5
rockbrain - Those are all stunners! I loved seeing that first shape done by you! I've been pondering doing that 4th shape as I keep seeing it as I page through my stencils...and you made it look like it's worth doing for sure! Also...great choice on your backdrop for your pics! Thanks Jason. The 4th one is actually a shape I made. I drew the top of one of the shapes with the stencil and then flipped it over and drew the bottom part. I've done this a few times. I've been trying to get a shape something like one that Paul fencejumper uses a lot. I really like that shape that he uses (As well as a couple others) Really nice cabs and cool materials, especially the self collected stuff, those slabs are really neat.👍 Thanks Khara! Your local desert locations have great looking material for sure. Lifetime supply... There's a good supply but you never know when access will be shut down. I am in California! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 2, 2024 9:13:18 GMT -5
Nice finds, nice cabs and nice slabs-- home run!
I like the first CA cab. Beautiful material and well cut, for sure. |
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Post by NRG on Jul 15, 2024 15:19:15 GMT -5
rockbrain - those are sick! Like terribly truly sick in the best way possible. So, I have a question.. Do you know what material these are? Thank you. The first 2 are Cheetah agate. The 3rd is Jasper from the South Cadys, just across the expressway from Lavic Siding. The last one I'm not sure. I've got some pretty decent slabs of it. There is some porcelain Jasper in the area. I think it's Sci Fi Jasper. This doesn't look quite right for that. The dark part almost looks like basalt to me. I thought there might be some common opal in it but it all seems pretty hard. Found the east coaster! South Cady’s are across the “freeway” of you are a californian! 🤪 |
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Jul 15, 2024 16:29:13 GMT -5
Don't usually use the word expressway and yes it is a freeway. I haven't lived on the east coast since I was in the 4th grade and that was for one year. I'm 68 now. Don't think I qualify as an East Coaster, but I'm not that enthused about being a Californian these days either.
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Jul 15, 2024 19:45:12 GMT -5
First one from the desert looks like it could be chinese jasper. I know it’s not. But I’ve cut some that look very similar
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