Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Dec 17, 2006 18:52:40 GMT -5
That is my personal best. Of course it was possible only thanks to diamond wheel and belts. I managed to make all 12 of them in little less then 6 hours. Here they are:  Top row (left to right): Boblia Picture Jasper (from one of my rock trips - same location where my orbicular jaspers came from). British Columbia Jade (thanks to Snowdog) Hungarian Agate (bought at Budapest rock fair) Ruby in zoisite (bought at Budapest rock fair) Orbicular Jasper (bought at Budapest rock fair) Middle row (left to right): Frushka Gora Agate Lapis lazuli (bought at Budapest rock fair) Malachite (bought at Budapest rock fair) Bottom row (left to right): Frushka Gora Agate with carbonate Letze Agate Letze Lace Agate Letze Agate Some close ups:       Thanks for looking Zocky |
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Dec 17, 2006 19:07:39 GMT -5
Holy Cabs Zotika,
Those are all stunning! I can't choose just one fav..they are all fantastic. Thanks for sharing them.
Steve
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Post by cina on Dec 17, 2006 19:17:01 GMT -5
Out of this world thank you for sharing!!!
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Post by Tweetiepy on Dec 17, 2006 19:17:56 GMT -5
That Hungarian is awesome (I'm part Hungarian maybe it's in my genes)
But that yellow one looks like the "Eye of Ra"
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Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Dec 17, 2006 19:25:17 GMT -5
Thanks. ...that yellow one looks like the "Eye of Ra" Yes, Tweetiepy, that was my thought also. |
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Post by joe on Dec 17, 2006 23:00:58 GMT -5
Diamond wheels and belts eh... How much coffee was involved in the making of these beauties? Lots I'll bet! They are all, every one of them, Smithsonian quality examples of cabs. They should be enshrined somewhere. The first one however is the absolute best.
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Post by rockds on Dec 17, 2006 23:41:10 GMT -5
Wow, those are nice - love the pic jasper. My personal best is 20 cabs in one day (a 10 hour day).
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llanago
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Post by llanago on Dec 17, 2006 23:53:05 GMT -5
Oh, my! Those are beautiful!!
llana
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Post by stoner on Dec 18, 2006 0:46:44 GMT -5
Very nice work Zotika. Love the shapes on all of them, but I have to say, the ruby in zoisite is my fav. Not bad for a days work(play).
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Post by rockyraccoon on Dec 18, 2006 1:06:45 GMT -5
i'm glad you put those close-ups in zotika! now i need to wipe my nose print off the screen as i didn't realize those were on there until i scrolled down. how did you polish that ruby in zoisite? i've read that one is hard to polish.
great looking cabs!
kim
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Post by parfive on Dec 18, 2006 1:18:45 GMT -5
No offense, Zocky, but I really didn't pay much attention to anything after #1.
That's definitely one of them 'holy crappers!'.
It's also neat having some new names for a change . . . Boblia . . . Frushka Gora . . .
Rich
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Dec 18, 2006 2:52:02 GMT -5
Awesome batch of cabs Zotica! I think I like the Hungarian Moss the best ( Matra Mountains material?) beautiful stuff! Nice cut on the RUby in Zoisite too. That's a toughie to work!....mel
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Dec 18, 2006 3:01:38 GMT -5
Fantastic cabs! That Hungarian agate is something, all are so finely done! Thanks for sharing!
dee
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Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Dec 18, 2006 4:53:50 GMT -5
Thank you all. how did you polish that ruby in zoisite? i've read that one is hard to polish. Kim, I used diamonds all the way. From grinding to polishing. Diamond paste works just fine. I tried earlier with SiC for grinding and sanding but it was real trouble. With diamonds it is much easier, you just need to be careful to apply absolutely light pressure while working on zoisite areas, because if you lose your concentration you lose your cab's shape. Mel, that is really Matra Mt Agate. You had to see how proud was the Hungarian girl (I think mineralogy student) that sold me Matra Mt Agate. Rightly. |
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dankore
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Post by dankore on Dec 18, 2006 10:16:50 GMT -5
Hi Zotika, WOW, You are a cabbing expert. Great designs, and great material, and outstanding craftsmanship. Thanks for posting the pix, Dan www.dbrockwerks.com |
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Dec 18, 2006 11:07:02 GMT -5
wow nice job,the variety is wonderful.
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Dec 18, 2006 16:30:28 GMT -5
Zotica: I've got a few books a seen a few websites with pics of Matra Mountains Moss Agate and I've got to say that young gal has someting to be proud about. I think that moss is hands down one of the top four or five varieties of moss agate in the world....mel
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blarneystone
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Post by blarneystone on Dec 18, 2006 21:14:38 GMT -5
Man that first one is spooky!! The material you're working is fantastic and the shapes are great! Looking good Z.
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Post by gemkoi on Dec 19, 2006 13:17:43 GMT -5
Nice lot indeed, I really like the "eye" in yellow and pink. Nice job Z!!
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Post by krazydiamond on Dec 19, 2006 19:03:04 GMT -5
fantasti-cabs! love the ruby in zoisite , but they are all superb!
KD
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