blarneystone
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Post by blarneystone on Apr 7, 2006 7:32:17 GMT -5
I really don't consider these 'cabs' because by comparison they don't come close to the quality of the true cabs i've seen posted here. So i always hesitate to post them in this section.... ....anyway here's some of my favorites from a batch that finished yesterday.... Central Texas Quartzite...   Rain Forest Jasper...this stuff undercuts pretty badly..   Not sure what this is but looks like Spider Web Obsidian to me....was found in some New Mexico river rock...  I have no clue what this is and I need to get more so if anyone knows please help!   Thanks for lookin'....hope y'all like 'em... ;D |
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Post by rockds on Apr 7, 2006 12:13:45 GMT -5
nice job, too bad about the rain forest jasper, I really like that stuff
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181lizard
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Post by 181lizard on Apr 7, 2006 12:56:20 GMT -5
Dan,
The one you think is spider-web...Don't know what it is, but I think it's worthy of giving it a name. (Not for you to give away...I just think it's one of those very special cabs .)
Looks like it could be a tsunami wave with a water spout above OR a double cliff waterfall. In any case...that's too cool!
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Post by rockyraccoon on Apr 8, 2006 13:14:56 GMT -5
dan for some reason i want to think you have a poppy jasper in the last pics whose poppies are missing lol. i maybe way off base but mel, stoner, and some others will know.
kim
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Post by sandsman1 on Apr 8, 2006 13:40:16 GMT -5
i think they came out great that rain forest jas is very cool ---good job now ya gotta fig out what your gonna make with them
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inflight22
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Post by inflight22 on Apr 8, 2006 13:43:19 GMT -5
I thought those had a poppy jasper look to them too, Kim.
jj
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RedwoodRocks
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Post by RedwoodRocks on Apr 8, 2006 19:51:21 GMT -5
The spider web obsidian caught my eye. It was a dark stormy night....
The rest are nice, too:)
Cal
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Post by rocklicker on Apr 9, 2006 2:13:26 GMT -5
Yeah, that spiderweb obsidian jumped out at me too. Very nice all around.
Steve
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blarneystone
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Post by blarneystone on Apr 10, 2006 9:44:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments everyone....I think the SpiderWeb is my favorite also. Maybe I'll do something with it....maybe not. I guess I could name it as Liz suggests....'Stormy Seas' ..or something like that...anyway...have a great one all...and thanks again!
Dan
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Apr 10, 2006 14:32:34 GMT -5
looks good from here!!!!! Don't worry about posting those here- they qualify as cabs- just tumble polished cabs- Nothing wrong with that!!!! That last rock looks like a poppy jasper- but I have a feeling it is really a Texas Plume Agate- any chance you know where it came from?
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blarneystone
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Post by blarneystone on Apr 10, 2006 14:49:04 GMT -5
Stefan - Texas plum would make sense 'cause they came from the Smithville, TX rock shop...one of the locals slabbed it and sold it on consignemnt. Texas Plum huh? Sweet....
Gotta get more...now where was that thread? hmmm.....
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Post by Cher on Apr 13, 2006 14:07:53 GMT -5
That one does look like a waterfall, very cool whatever it is. Those turned out really nice Dan. And BTW, I sure don't see any problem with posting them here, not everyone has a grinding unit so free-forms should be allowed too.
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blarneystone
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Post by blarneystone on Apr 13, 2006 14:23:24 GMT -5
Thanks Cher! ;D  |
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Post by Cher on Apr 13, 2006 14:38:52 GMT -5
*smile*
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fatrichie
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Post by fatrichie on Apr 13, 2006 22:56:35 GMT -5
I really don't consider these 'cabs' because by comparison they don't come close to the quality of the true cabs i've seen posted here. So i always hesitate to post them in this section.... I am refreshed to hear someone else mention the difference between "tumbled" cabs and "real" cabs. I get so excited to see nice hand domed and polished cabs. At so many of the shows you find "go-Zillions" of flat top machine polished (aka tumbled) cabs. I have to admit that (I don't mean to hurt any feelings) tumbled cabs really disappoint me. It's only shaping a piece of rock to me. I love the high dome of a nicely worked cabochon, or a well shaped cabochet, with it's sharp edges and clean look. Sorry if I p-oed anyone, I guess it's the "old fashioned" leaking out of me! Fatty |
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Post by Cher on Apr 14, 2006 18:21:53 GMT -5
That's ok to have your opinion and preferences. No difference than having a preference for a certain kind of rock. I guess I enjoy it because that's all I can do too so to any others, don't let this stop you from posting your pics ... I'll stilll be looking and making them the same way too.
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blarneystone
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Post by blarneystone on Apr 18, 2006 14:06:58 GMT -5
It's all good Ritchie...I titled the post that way 'cause I understand the difference....
....And don't worry Cher...I'll keep posting pics of my tumble polished freeforms...
I have a batch turning right now that I think would be very difficult to reproduce on a Cab grinder... long, deep concave curves...I'll post 'em soon...
Dan
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