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Post by miket on Sept 11, 2024 13:46:51 GMT -5
miket that’s really cool! Yet another material that I had no clue exists! Is that hematite in it?! It’s like a super thin layered BIF, it’s fascinating! Thanks! Yes, there is hematite... Beautiful cab miket ! Are you certain it's not tiger iron? Thats what I would have thought if I had been asked  Thank you Tommy! No, I'm not certain...now that I think about it more it might have come out of the auction box. We'll say Tiger Iron I guess... +1 to tiger iron... Very nice cab! Thanks! Whats tiger irons price per pound? Like $8 per pound? That was mean, I’m just screwing with you 😂. I’d actually argue in favor of you that if that is indeed tiger iron, it 100% qualifies for this theme. Haha, I know! I think we're going with Tiger Iron. |
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RockNerds
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Post by RockNerds on Sept 11, 2024 13:59:27 GMT -5
.Trying to dig thru stock and i am always procrastinating. I know i have some big self collected lighting stone and pudding stone sitting to be worked right now, need to figure this out quick or my first attempt will be next month  always dragging my feet haha |
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Post by gemfeller on Sept 11, 2024 14:05:31 GMT -5
Too confusing for me. I think of stuff that used to be reasonably cheap and when I check it's being offered for $15 a pound or more. Inflation (or plain old greed) has hit the lapidary rough market. I'm blown away by the prices being asked for some slabs on Facebook etc. By the time one adds the cost of postage it adds up to some pretty pricey rock. And how does one calculate the value of self-collected material? Especially if the same stuff is being sold for big prices by dealers? I'll probably skp this one.
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Post by miket on Sept 11, 2024 14:11:54 GMT -5
I just did a Google and mine is definitely Tiger Iron...but a similar slab of what I had is going for $35 on Etsy.
If I need to do something else let me know.
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Sept 11, 2024 14:18:53 GMT -5
I just did a Google and mine is definitely Tiger Iron...but a similar slab of what I had is going for $35 on Etsy. If I need to do something else let me know. Jason will have the final say obviously. However I’d personally still argue it’s (poor man) material. Stuffs a dime a dozen. |
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rocknrob
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Post by rocknrob on Sept 11, 2024 15:38:07 GMT -5
I just did a Google and mine is definitely Tiger Iron...but a similar slab of what I had is going for $35 on Etsy. If I need to do something else let me know. As much of my looking around at Etsy has provided as insight, just because it's listed for $35 doesn't mean it sells for $35 . |
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Sept 11, 2024 16:25:28 GMT -5
I just did a Google and mine is definitely Tiger Iron...but a similar slab of what I had is going for $35 on Etsy. If I need to do something else let me know. As much of my looking around at Etsy has provided as insight, just because it's listed for $35 doesn't mean it sells for $35 . A lot, and I mean A LOT of people over value their garbage. The best way to price your stuff (as far as I’m concerned) is 1. know your materials grade. 2. Look at lots of listings high and low, see what’s selling and what’s not, and set a price in between based on the quality of the material. Should give you a good idea of what it’s worth if you’re selling. I’ve seen stuff better grade in my junk pile compared to some prices people are asking for materials. |
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Post by RockingRuralMo on Sept 11, 2024 19:42:20 GMT -5
I just did a Google and mine is definitely Tiger Iron...but a similar slab of what I had is going for $35 on Etsy. If I need to do something else let me know. The last time I bought this in bulk I got a faced 21lb chunk with no matrix or junk for $137 shipped to the middle of the country from the West Coast (and shipping 21lb isn't cheap!), so I'd say you're well in the ballpark. |
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Post by Rockoonz on Sept 11, 2024 20:17:39 GMT -5
I just did a Google and mine is definitely Tiger Iron...but a similar slab of what I had is going for $35 on Etsy. If I need to do something else let me know. Search sold stuff, just because it's listed for $35 doesn't set the value there. |
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dshanpnw
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Post by dshanpnw on Sept 12, 2024 16:36:11 GMT -5
Nice Tiger Iron miket, I love that cab. |
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Sept 12, 2024 17:14:09 GMT -5
This is my affordable material cab. The slab was in a box of small slabs that I bought from someone downsizing their collection. Therefore I don't know where it comes from or exactly what it is. It is a moss agate with banded rhyolite (guessing) going through the middle because that part is very soft. You have to grind or work it going with the grain of the softer part, across width wise instead of length wise because particles from the middle section would scratch the agate. Hope you like it. Preform  Preform 2  Front view  Side view  Thats Carey plume. |
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Post by miket on Sept 12, 2024 17:53:12 GMT -5
Nice Tiger Iron miket , I love that cab. Thanks! |
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Post by miket on Sept 12, 2024 17:54:51 GMT -5
This is my affordable material cab. The slab was in a box of small slabs that I bought from someone downsizing their collection. Therefore I don't know where it comes from or exactly what it is. It is a moss agate with banded rhyolite (guessing) going through the middle because that part is very soft. You have to grind or work it going with the grain of the softer part, across width wise instead of length wise because particles from the middle section would scratch the agate. Hope you like it. Preform Preform 2 Front view Side view Very nice! |
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rocknrob
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Post by rocknrob on Sept 12, 2024 18:47:15 GMT -5
Dang dshanpnw that's a beautiful cab. Maybe I've got something in my "bargain bin" slabettes. I'm not feeling my sodalite vibes unless I get something with chatoyance in my slabs. |
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rocknrob
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Post by rocknrob on Sept 12, 2024 18:49:52 GMT -5
Ok I'll kick it off with what seems to be Tiger Iron...I've never worked it before so I can't be positive...    I can't believe I missed this one. That's a cool material as well for a cheapy.  |
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Post by miket on Sept 12, 2024 20:33:33 GMT -5
Ok I'll kick it off with what seems to be Tiger Iron...I've never worked it before so I can't be positive... I can't believe I missed this one. That's a cool material as well for a cheapy. Thank you sir! |
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dshanpnw
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Post by dshanpnw on Sept 12, 2024 22:13:29 GMT -5
This is my affordable material cab. The slab was in a box of small slabs that I bought from someone downsizing their collection. Therefore I don't know where it comes from or exactly what it is. It is a moss agate with banded rhyolite (guessing) going through the middle because that part is very soft. You have to grind or work it going with the grain of the softer part, across width wise instead of length wise because particles from the middle section would scratch the agate. Hope you like it. Preform Preform 2 Front view Side view Thats Carey plume. , OMG thanks for letting me know. I can hardly believe it. I will remove my entry and find something less rare. |
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Sept 12, 2024 22:17:31 GMT -5
realrockhound , OMG thanks for letting me know. I can hardly believe it. I will remove my entry and find something less rare. I wasn't going to say anything lol. Other than just telling you what it is haha. Nice cab btw. I like when a lil host is left in them that the plumes are coming off. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 12, 2024 23:13:53 GMT -5
I'M SO SORRY FOR THE DELAYED RESPONSES FOLKS! LIFE GOT INSANE HERE LATELY!!! I really didn't think this theme was going to be as confusing as it seems to have turned out to be. I had originally told Tommy "a couple bucks a pound...or thereabouts". I thought this would give enough "leeway"...but it hasn't seemed to do anything other than muddy the waters! LOL The "INTENT" of the theme was to show what could be done with material that ANYONE on the forum could AFFORD if they saw something they liked. I've narrowed down my own entry to either Prairie Agate or Montana Agate...for whatever that's worth! (Pun intended! LOL) Well i had an idea for my first time ever trying, went out to work on a test slab lol worked and was showing it to my wife and she dropped on the shop floor and broke in half lol...... at least it was only 1 hour wasted You actually need to thank her...she found the fractures you had missed while just looking at it!! LOL Sounds like Brazil agate qualifies, I think the last 55 gallon drum I got was about $600. for about half a ton. Yes it would...as it's a "common" material. Yeah...ummm...NO!! LOL I wonder if Sodalite counts for this one or is it too bougie? I've got at least 12 slabs of the stuff looking for a cab to go with it. YES! Sodalite is a "common" material. Great question rocknrob ! I've heard people round here saying it's super cheap material so I wonder if it fits too!!! I've been watching this contest like a hound trying to figure out what people think is cheap and common! NOTHING YOU'VE BEEN POSTING!! LOL (Actually that's not true. Any of those Crazy Lace you posted would definitely fit the bill...) Haha I love how the “simple” theme has become the most confusing one! Guess sometimes it IS better to be more restrictive. NO SH!T!!! LOL Haha I love how the “simple” theme has become the most confusing one! Guess sometimes it IS better to be more restrictive. Right?!? I love the intent behind it though, trying to get as many people as possible without restriction! It's made it super interesting to follow though, so that's a plus. I wish I would have been on here more to try and keep up with all this, rather than taking a week to respond!! Sodalite shall qualify. I think the spirit is to rule out Ocean Jasper, Royal Imperial Jasper, Plume Agate etc (just to name a few). Thanks PS!! You nailed it!! plume agate would count. Just can’t be over $2 lb in bulk. There are a handful out there that are fairly inexpensive I think the intent was to stop you from blowing away the competition again 🤣 It wasn't the primary reason...but it didn't escape me that it would definitely make him be selective taking material out of his "junk" pile! LOL Ok I'll kick it off with what seems to be Tiger Iron...I've never worked it before so I can't be positive... Great cab...and great example of what I was going for with regards to the theme! Way to kick it off Mike!! Whats tiger irons price per pound? Like $8 per pound? That was mean, I’m just screwing with you 😂. I’d actually argue in favor of you that if that is indeed tiger iron, it 100% qualifies for this theme. Yepper Doodle!! LOL .Trying to dig thru stock and i am always procrastinating. I know i have some big self collected lighting stone and pudding stone sitting to be worked right now, need to figure this out quick or my first attempt will be next month  always dragging my feet haha Quit dragging your feet!! Both of those would qualify!! Too confusing for me. I think of stuff that used to be reasonably cheap and when I check it's being offered for $15 a pound or more. Inflation (or plain old greed) has hit the lapidary rough market. I'm blown away by the prices being asked for some slabs on Facebook etc. By the time one adds the cost of postage it adds up to some pretty pricey rock. And how does one calculate the value of self-collected material? Especially if the same stuff is being sold for big prices by dealers? I'll probably skp this one. Oh Rick...I didn't mean for it to be confusing. I'd say go with what you "know" is a common material...you know the dime a dozen type of stuff! (Oh crap! Now I just put another dollar amount into the mix! LOL) Seriously...whatever you know to be common is going to work. (See my "intent" comment above.) I'd hate to see you sit this one out... I just did a Google and mine is definitely Tiger Iron...but a similar slab of what I had is going for $35 on Etsy. If I need to do something else let me know. NOPE!!  I just did a Google and mine is definitely Tiger Iron...but a similar slab of what I had is going for $35 on Etsy. If I need to do something else let me know. Jason will have the final say obviously. However I’d personally still argue it’s (poor man) material. Stuffs a dime a dozen. I was advised not to title the contest "Poor Person's Cab Contest"...but it was my first choice! LOL I just did a Google and mine is definitely Tiger Iron...but a similar slab of what I had is going for $35 on Etsy. If I need to do something else let me know. As much of my looking around at Etsy has provided as insight, just because it's listed for $35 doesn't mean it sells for $35 . EXACTLY!! |
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dshanpnw
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Post by dshanpnw on Sept 13, 2024 7:32:41 GMT -5
Dang dshanpnw that's a beautiful cab. Maybe I've got something in my "bargain bin" slabettes. I'm not feeling my sodalite vibes unless I get something with chatoyance in my slabs. Thanks, I didn't realize this was a rarer agate so I am going to make another for this month. Sodalite would be fantastic. |
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always dragging my feet haha
always dragging my feet haha
