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Post by stoner on Aug 8, 2006 23:16:11 GMT -5
Hi all. I've been playing with the grinder again. All these cabs are 30x22mm Ruby in Zoisite  Horse Canyon Agate  Some type of Moss Agate  Petrified Dino Bone  Gaudalupe Poppy Jasper  Thanks for looking. |
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Post by sandsman1 on Aug 8, 2006 23:49:13 GMT -5
wow ed that Gaudalupe is some real cool stuff they all came out great but that one stands out the poppys are bold man
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StompRocks
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Post by StompRocks on Aug 9, 2006 0:57:29 GMT -5
Those look awsome! I especially like the Horse Canyon Agate and the Guadalupe Poppy Jasper. I've gotta get some of that!
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Post by rockds on Aug 9, 2006 1:14:21 GMT -5
wow ed those are cool and hard to pick a fav for me so I'll go with the last three.
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HarryB41
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Post by HarryB41 on Aug 9, 2006 5:42:39 GMT -5
I love getting up and getting my coffee to come and see what beauties have been posted!
Awesome job and stones! My vote for best of show is...... Gaudalupe Poppy Jasper!
Harry
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Post by Tweetiepy on Aug 9, 2006 7:32:26 GMT -5
Gee I have no favorite! How can I, they're all wonderful! I like the first one best but they're all my favorites
Shamus a cab is a cabochon or shaped piece - you can make them with a grinder or a tumbler sometimes
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Post by krazydiamond on Aug 9, 2006 8:17:54 GMT -5
A-1 stuff, Ed. i have to say that gaudalupe really stands out, but i'm fascinated by the ruby in Zoisite.....as always, tho, outstanding cabs.
KD
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Aug 9, 2006 8:48:39 GMT -5
All are real cool,I like the moss agate I bet it was an ugly little stone that turned out great.
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Post by stoner on Aug 9, 2006 19:12:06 GMT -5
Thanks everyone, I was suprised by the Gaudalupe cab. It didn't show much promise in the rough, but as I started grinding away it really came to life. As for the ruby in zoisite, I've seen it for sale on ebay but had no idea what it was like or why the say "ruby", cuz I sure didn't see any reuby in there. It's really soft material and only takes a so-so shine. I'll have to try a few more to see what happens.
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Aug 9, 2006 20:14:09 GMT -5
Man oh man what a gorgeous batch!! I love them all. Ed, not surprised you had some problems with working the ruby in zoisite. Even worse when it has lots of ruby and so is the ruby in fucshite sp? ( sold as " Sultan's Ruby") Both gave me fits when I last tried some....mel
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Post by WyckedWyre on Aug 9, 2006 21:54:58 GMT -5
Gee, I like the Horse Canyon...HEY, did you ever cut that Botswana nodule I sent you?  S |
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Post by rocklicker on Aug 9, 2006 23:33:22 GMT -5
Wooowwwwie Ed, That's some Guadalupe Poppy Jasper cab there! I can't believe you found a piece so big intact! The horse canyon is cool too. Very nice work.
Steve
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Post by Cher on Aug 10, 2006 10:29:17 GMT -5
Holy Freakin' WoW! I've been scrolling up and down trying to decide but man they are all so awesome! I really like the Horse Canyon Agate Guadalupe Poppy Jasper Horse Canyon Agate Guadalupe Poppy Jasper Horse Canyon Agate Guadalupe Poppy Jasper ... Ok, it's a tie between the Horse Canyon Agate and the Guadalupe Poppy Jasper, as you can see, I can't make up my other mind. ;D I like 'em all Ed!!
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Post by deb193 on Aug 10, 2006 10:37:48 GMT -5
I go with the Poppy.
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Post by joe on Aug 10, 2006 23:23:19 GMT -5
They just get better and better.
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Post by rockyraccoon on Aug 11, 2006 0:25:45 GMT -5
wow stoner i like how you do that so by the last one i'm really making sounds lol. great stuff!
kim
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Post by stoner on Aug 11, 2006 15:40:53 GMT -5
Hey Kim, can you elaborate on those sounds you're making?
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kjohn0102
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Post by kjohn0102 on Aug 11, 2006 17:03:05 GMT -5
Dittos all of the above-the poppy looks like little fireworks exploding.
kj
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Post by Bikerrandy on Aug 13, 2006 16:26:44 GMT -5
Good lord, those are amazing Ed! I've never seen anything like any of those. The poppy in the last pic is way too cool!
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Aug 16, 2006 13:17:16 GMT -5
geeze de I almost missed these! Those poppies really ---well POP
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