My January cabs

Zoran
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My January cabs Jan 26, 2007 19:56:42 GMT -5

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Post by Zoran on Jan 26, 2007 19:56:42 GMT -5

Since my girls are well again I am back cabbing.

Here are my latest cabs.
Amethyst agate from my trip to Letze area.

Ruby in zoisite (from Budapest rock fair)

My first egg. Silicified rodochrosite.

Obsidian from Letze.

Again.

Some people just adore heart shaped cabs.

Silicified rodochrosite.

Letze amethyst.

Rose quartz.

Chrysoprase

And now for something completely different.

Rose quartz - it is so difficult to take a good pic of rose quartz. This one is relatively sharp but do not have adequate color. The next picture is unsharp but have adequate color.

And finally my latest favorite - Fluorite from Serbia.
I had one piece of fluorite since I was student. One colleague of mine gave it to me. It looked pretty unattractive. I recently found it, actually my wife wound it and asked me - what I am going to do with it. Meaning, if you don't act rapidly she'll throw it away. Of course I acted rapidly and saved it. When I cut this piece I was so pleasantly surprised. I expected nice but this is more then I expected. I love it.

Excuse me for numerous pics. What can I say, I am addicted to cabs. Yes, and these are my first pics of cabs using homemade lightbox (there was a thread about it).
Thanks for looking.
Zoran

Last Edit: Jan 26, 2007 20:09:18 GMT -5 by Zoran

Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,494	My January cabs Jan 26, 2007 20:51:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Jan 26, 2007 20:51:48 GMT -5 Love that rhodochrosite. It's a very pretty and unusual stone and I think you've posted the only pics I've ever seen....mel

stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	My January cabs Jan 26, 2007 20:54:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Jan 26, 2007 20:54:49 GMT -5 Man that flourite is great- I have some very plain ugly grey stuff- But we do get some of the purple stuff around here- Wonderful cabs!!!
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flatumbler starting to spend too much on rocks Now totally addicted!!! Member since January 2007 Posts: 191	My January cabs Jan 26, 2007 22:30:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by flatumbler on Jan 26, 2007 22:30:02 GMT -5 Great cabs, my daughter was standing behind me when I started scrolling through them. Now shes begging me to have some of them lol. Nice work
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joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	My January cabs Jan 26, 2007 22:43:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Jan 26, 2007 22:43:01 GMT -5 Z, you let those babies get sick? How could you?!? I'm glad they are feeling better. I just adore ALL your cabs!
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Jurrasic Jonje driving up their electric bill Member since September 2006 Posts: 2,659	My January cabs Jan 27, 2007 0:24:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Jan 27, 2007 0:24:51 GMT -5 your cabs are stunning. Now get them wrapped!!!!
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rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	My January cabs Jan 27, 2007 0:51:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Jan 27, 2007 0:51:19 GMT -5 zotika they are all great! how'd you do the egg? kim

rockds still telling self it's just a hobby Member since September 2005 Posts: 4,130	My January cabs Jan 27, 2007 5:41:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockds on Jan 27, 2007 5:41:55 GMT -5 Zotika, those are some great cabs and with V day coming up, hearts are a great idea. I've been making hearts as well. I think your last one is my fav but interested in a 'how-to' on the egg. Robert
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Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	My January cabs Jan 27, 2007 13:04:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Jan 27, 2007 13:04:31 GMT -5 Those are all awesome!! I cut a bunch of pendants this morning, I'm trying to keep up with you. ;D
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181lizard Cave Dweller Still lurking :) Member since December 2005 Posts: 2,171	My January cabs Jan 27, 2007 14:32:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 181lizard on Jan 27, 2007 14:32:10 GMT -5 Zoran - The ruby in zoiste...wow! Don't think I've ever seen a nicer piece of material and it's a fantastic cab.
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My January cabs Jan 27, 2007 14:45:39 GMT -5

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Post by krazydiamond on Jan 27, 2007 14:45:39 GMT -5

those are all stunning, but that fluorite is really spectacular! glad you acted quickly and saved that piece!!!

the heart shapes are perfect, i find those quite difficult on my Genie.

those are all great photos, too, that light box works well. you sure can make just about anything you put your mind to, Zoran!

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SilverHeights
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My January cabs Jan 28, 2007 11:26:08 GMT -5

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Post by SilverHeights on Jan 28, 2007 11:26:08 GMT -5

Those cabs are fantastic!!

Glad your family is better.. nothing worse than a sick child, makes us feel helpless.

Any tips on getting such a fantastic shine on the fluorite? Any I've tried won't shine up as it's soft. Thanks for any advice.

Dorothy

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larrywyland3 Guest	My January cabs Jan 28, 2007 13:12:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by larrywyland3 on Jan 28, 2007 13:12:59 GMT -5 WOW Every string I check lots of great work ;D; nice to know there are lots of talented people on this board. Nice heart shapes; those can be challenging; especially the nice shapes you did.

freeform Guest	My January cabs Jan 28, 2007 23:09:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by freeform on Jan 28, 2007 23:09:06 GMT -5 the facet type Obsidian, elongated teardrop cab is killer. The Ruby is very nice too, Thanks so much for sharing ;D

jbrock off to a rocking start Member since January 2007 Posts: 9	My January cabs Jan 29, 2007 16:06:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jbrock on Jan 29, 2007 16:06:33 GMT -5 I love the ruby in zoisite! Such a strong pattern. How did you keep the softer zoisite from undercutting?

goofie1 starting to spend too much on rocks Member since June 2006 Posts: 189	My January cabs Jan 29, 2007 19:45:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by goofie1 on Jan 29, 2007 19:45:06 GMT -5 very pretty Fluorite, i love the color
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stoner no longer being taken for granite THE EARTH IS JUST A ROCK TUMBLING THROUGH SPACE Member since March 2003 Posts: 7,715	My January cabs Jan 30, 2007 21:39:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on Jan 30, 2007 21:39:02 GMT -5 Wow, I go away for 4 days and everyone starts posting some great looking cabs. I can't pick a favorite, they're all top notch. Hmmm....addicted to cabs? How can anyone get addicted to cutting cabs?