Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Dec 21, 2006 17:36:21 GMT -5
Howdy folks, here's a few pieces I finished. Thanks for looking ....mel Made this pendant and a jade pendant for my mom. She kept the jade but didn't like the fossils even though they're from her home state of Texas. This is Crinoidal Limestone with stem sections and some coral from the CB Lambert Ranch, San Saba, Texas. Stone is a 30 x 40.  A very fine structured 30 x 40 red moss from Horse Canyon, Tehachapi, CA  Finally, this ones for me, 30 x 40 African Queen Picture Jasper bolo slide  |
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Post by akansan on Dec 21, 2006 17:56:39 GMT -5
LOL - the crinoidal limestone looks like something about to eat me! My, what big teeth you have...
But I love the other two. Did you do your own settings or are they purchased?
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Post by Tweetiepy on Dec 21, 2006 17:59:21 GMT -5
Those are nice even though the first one looks mighty scary!
Love the settings too
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Dec 21, 2006 19:27:58 GMT -5
*LOL* My mom thought the first one looked like bones ( of course they are skeletons). Guess she thought it was scary too. Myself, I thought that critter remains like 300 million or so years old were pretty cool.
arkansan: Those are all store bought settings. I barely have skills enough to set stones in those, much less make my own. Learning to silversmith is on my 'to do" list if I ever have the time....mel
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MichiganRocks
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Post by MichiganRocks on Dec 21, 2006 19:33:36 GMT -5
Hey Mel, I really like the crinoidal limestone piece. Partly because I really like that fact that I know what it really is, and second, I know how much it takes to make what you made from that kind of rock. I would find that piece to be the most special.
Ron
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 21, 2006 20:47:10 GMT -5
I've never heard of crinoidal limestone, but honestly, I'm pretty sure that's the coolest thing I've ever seen.  |
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Post by parfive on Dec 21, 2006 23:49:51 GMT -5
Mel - Guess your mom's not big on starry-eyed freaky-lookin' alien thingies with sharp teeth, but it's one cool lookin' cab. The setting is perfect for it.
And you'll be one spiffed-up dude wearing that bolo. (hint - updated 'this is me' pic)
Rich
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Post by cina on Dec 22, 2006 0:03:13 GMT -5
I like them all but that frist one is most cool even if it looks like a wild beast  |
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Post by rockyraccoon on Dec 22, 2006 1:24:02 GMT -5
oh that 1st one is great! looks like jimmy neutron's robot dogs teeth.
kim
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Dec 22, 2006 3:46:21 GMT -5
I think they are all really incredible, but what else could you expect.....
Look at the creator.
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Dec 22, 2006 3:46:55 GMT -5
That first cab is just awesome.
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Post by rockds on Dec 22, 2006 4:03:33 GMT -5
those are really nice but as the others have stated that 1st one is something to behold - looks like some crazed monster
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Post by cina on Dec 22, 2006 9:16:48 GMT -5
Holy cow Kim it is Jimmy neutron's dog the joy of having young kids with a tv remote *ok I like the show to* but don't tell anyone  |
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Post by krazydiamond on Dec 22, 2006 16:34:34 GMT -5
 yeh, kinda like Neutron's dog but, the first thing i thought was sponge bob on crack.  a cab only a rock lover could love. can't blame your mom, tho, it is kinda scary!!! they are all great cabs, tho. where do you buy your settings, Mel? KD |
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Dec 22, 2006 17:06:00 GMT -5
KD: I've had those findings for awhile but most my stuff comes from Eloxite Corp. I think their website is www.eloxite.com. I also get some stuff from www.kingsleynorth.com so they might be from there too....mel |
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blarneystone
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Post by blarneystone on Dec 22, 2006 17:14:27 GMT -5
Wow... that first one is freaky.. some kind of dimmented Picaso painting. the other two are beautiful! My favorite is the African Queen.. super nice.
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Post by joe on Dec 23, 2006 23:02:26 GMT -5
The first one is great!! Actually, I like them all, but that first one made me smile!
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Dec 24, 2006 10:58:56 GMT -5
Mel,
Great work there! I don't blame your Mom and you can't either for turning down the 1st one. She just didn't want to frighten the grandkids away...that is pretty scary with the fangy teeth and wicked setting. I like em' all though....you should post more of your work.
Steve
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Dec 24, 2006 11:01:41 GMT -5
Mel Awesome detail on that limestone!!!!! We get some like that around here- It is a hoot to work - but SMELLS SOMETHING FIERCE WHEN IT HEATS UP A BIT!!! oops- sorry caps lock-
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