9 new cabs 10/11

rallyrocks
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9 new cabs 10/11 Oct 12, 2006 10:13:25 GMT -5

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Post by rallyrocks on Oct 12, 2006 10:13:25 GMT -5

Actually finished these a couple of days ago and took the pics yesterday

Some Texas Creek Limb Cast, (awesome stuff- much prettier in real life)

A few Bruneau Jaspers, first a brecciated;

This one had an interesting shadow orb near the bottom, complimenting the beige patterns;

And this is my fave of the Bruneaus;

A few Prudent Man agates, first a little triangle;

An "artsy" freeform shield shape;

(sadly this one also appears in the cabo-gone thread)

And a pointy one with a big old druzy pocket, I know stoner doesn't care much for the druzey cabs, but I have a jeweler friend that likes them so she'll get this one;

And finally a solid Spenser Opal, I had a more domed one that showed the fire layers as rings, but it crumbled in my hands the other day so this one was all that survived;

I've started working up a couple of "practice" triplets of this stuff- according to Shain's tutorial, so I should be posting those next week

(Oh and sorry I didn't get a chance to measure them yet, maybe tonight I can update with dimensions)

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Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,494	9 new cabs 10/11 Oct 12, 2006 10:27:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Oct 12, 2006 10:27:10 GMT -5 Wow! The Bruneau and the Prudent man are very kewl but that's the first time I've seen Texas Springs limb cast cabbed. It's really neat. Looks almost like pink pearls!...mel

Tweetiepy gets rocks for Christmas Always looking in the wrong places... Member since January 2005 Posts: 5,421	9 new cabs 10/11 Oct 12, 2006 10:43:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tweetiepy on Oct 12, 2006 10:43:44 GMT -5 The two last Bruneau's are awesome! - really like the opal

stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	9 new cabs 10/11 Oct 12, 2006 10:55:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Oct 12, 2006 10:55:20 GMT -5 WOW love them all- that limb cast is so cool- i also loved the jaspers- But the drusy Prudent man is the cake taker for me!
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rockds still telling self it's just a hobby Member since September 2005 Posts: 4,130	9 new cabs 10/11 Oct 12, 2006 19:03:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockds on Oct 12, 2006 19:03:22 GMT -5 Your fav of the Bruneaus is my fav of them all, but I must say you do a hell of job on your cabs, I'm very impressed! robert
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SteveHolmes fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2009 Posts: 1,900	9 new cabs 10/11 Oct 12, 2006 20:57:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveHolmes on Oct 12, 2006 20:57:25 GMT -5 Great Job Rally! You do some awesome cabs....really like those Bruneau's! Thanks for sharing and keep posting your work. Steve

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9 new cabs 10/11 Oct 13, 2006 14:31:20 GMT -5

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Post by stoner on Oct 13, 2006 14:31:20 GMT -5

Nice job Rally. I agree with Robert, you've been turning out some really nice work. I've seen his cab collection in person and I am very impressed with your work. Those limb casts look awesome. I've got a whole box of limbcast, maybe I should see what's inside some of the pieces.

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9 new cabs 10/11 Oct 13, 2006 14:57:25 GMT -5

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Post by desertdweller on Oct 13, 2006 14:57:25 GMT -5

Those are all beautiful, I love the druzy cab. Wish I could come up with some more creative shapes when I'm cutting a cab, they all wind up looking about the same, yours are very unique. Do you determine the shape before you start cutting or does the cab take shape as it is being cut?

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rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	9 new cabs 10/11 Oct 14, 2006 0:25:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Oct 14, 2006 0:25:49 GMT -5 i like the shapes. beautiful job on them all! kim

gemkoi Guest	9 new cabs 10/11 Oct 14, 2006 21:12:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by gemkoi on Oct 14, 2006 21:12:43 GMT -5 Your favorite Bruneau is mine too! Nice shapes on all them though. Way to go on that opal too! Gotta love the rainbow, very good job.

rollingstone starting to spend too much on rocks Member since July 2009 Posts: 236	9 new cabs 10/11 Oct 14, 2006 23:21:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rollingstone on Oct 14, 2006 23:21:50 GMT -5 Love the Bruneaus, but I don't see how that limb cast could possibly be any prettier in person that it is in the photo! -Don

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	9 new cabs 10/11 Oct 19, 2006 21:15:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Oct 19, 2006 21:15:41 GMT -5 I'm not sure what amazes me the most, the cabs or the way that you were able to capture the shine on those pics. Those look absolutely beautiful!!
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blarneystone spending too much on rocks Rocks in my head Member since March 2010 Posts: 307	9 new cabs 10/11 Oct 20, 2006 12:53:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by blarneystone on Oct 20, 2006 12:53:38 GMT -5 Man... those look great! That Texas creek stuff almost glows... I really like the shapes too.. The pointy one w/the Druzy bit looks pretty special... Awsome work Rally... Dan
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ladyt Guest	9 new cabs 10/11 Oct 25, 2006 20:25:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ladyt on Oct 25, 2006 20:25:36 GMT -5 WOW, those first couple look like carmel and chocolate swirl!! I like them. That opal is great and the druzy cab is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. Tonja

fatrichie has rocks in the head Member since July 2004 Posts: 651	9 new cabs 10/11 Oct 28, 2006 0:32:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fatrichie on Oct 28, 2006 0:32:03 GMT -5 The limbcast is the best. I've been contemplating cabbing some. Now it's for certain. Those are definately my faves.