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Tweetiepy
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Cabs finally done Aug 3, 2007 8:13:11 GMT -5

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Post by Tweetiepy on Aug 3, 2007 8:13:11 GMT -5

Well, well, I was on holidays 2 weeks in late June/early July and didn't even touch rocks (not much anyways).

Now that I'm back at work I need to get away and I've gotten busy. and I've managed to do a few of them... Here they are - I tried to get creative with the shapes but I had trouble getting out of my box

Here is a piece of some sort of green stuff from BC (flowerstone maybe)

I love this stuff starburst jasper

Here is a piece of double flow obsidian from that StoneAge Industries contest - it sure is pretty

This is a piece of pet wood from BC: the plank looks just like a piece of dark mahogony - I think it's not quite petrified enough as it smells like wood & doesn't shine up nicely like pet wood normally does - this one's still a little too fresh

Dumoterite (sp?) someone had the name at some point - it's a kinda dark somber bluey color - takes a nice shine

My favorite stuff - rainbow obsidian - I think this one's from Stoner (I can,t remember) - Ed if you're reading this, this one's the one with the unsandable scratches - I managed to capture the rainbow...

Jade from BC - is this snowflake jade6 it sure is GREEN & bright - it looks fake!

Some sort of coral from BC again I think (yeah I'm very good at IDing - how long have I been a member?

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Green moss agate (this one I'm sure of!) except the polish got into the cracks again.... DRAT and the surface is kinda pocky - but I made a freeformish - nice pillow shape...

Thanks for looking - comments & candies welcome! ;D

Last Edit: Aug 3, 2007 8:13:41 GMT -5 by Tweetiepy

BuiltonRock
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Cabs finally done Aug 3, 2007 9:07:16 GMT -5

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Post by BuiltonRock on Aug 3, 2007 9:07:16 GMT -5

They all are great but the double flow obsidian is my fav.
I have some mahagony and I'm having trouble with it. I can't get a smooth shape to the cab. I was thinking of throwing it in the tumbler for the last couple stages. Any advise?
john

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25

Tweetiepy gets rocks for Christmas Always looking in the wrong places... Member since January 2005 Posts: 5,421	Cabs finally done Aug 3, 2007 9:13:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tweetiepy on Aug 3, 2007 9:13:33 GMT -5 John the obsidian is very soft so use a gentle pressure on it - I'm still learning but it does "wear" down quickly if you press too hard I too have thought of tossing mine in the tumbler.... Great minds think alike!

rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	Cabs finally done Aug 3, 2007 9:19:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Aug 3, 2007 9:19:32 GMT -5 nice cabs tweetie! i like that green one whatever it is. could it be variscite? kim

krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	Cabs finally done Aug 3, 2007 9:24:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Aug 3, 2007 9:24:27 GMT -5 great stuff, Tweet, good to see you back! i've had similar experience with mahogony obsidian with mixed results by putting them into the tumbler. some came out better, some came out worse for wear. KD
	Come on you miner for truth and delusion, and shine!

joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Cabs finally done Aug 3, 2007 9:49:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Aug 3, 2007 9:49:14 GMT -5 Lookin' good! The double flow obsidian is awesome and the jade is impressive too.
	"Always keep a diamond in your mind"

spikeict fully equipped rock polisher Alba gu bra! In Promptu Member since November 2006 Posts: 1,413	Cabs finally done Aug 3, 2007 10:48:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spikeict on Aug 3, 2007 10:48:32 GMT -5 Great job on them all, have to agree the Obsidian stands out. Mark
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Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	Cabs finally done Aug 3, 2007 12:15:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on Aug 3, 2007 12:15:36 GMT -5 Nice cabs. I especially like the double flow and obsidians.

luv2hound freely admits to licking rocks I try & I try, but dang it! Those rocks just keep ending up in my pockets Member since June 2007 Posts: 890	Cabs finally done Aug 3, 2007 21:30:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by luv2hound on Aug 3, 2007 21:30:35 GMT -5 They're all beautiful but I have to say that double flow really stands out. Great job. ~~Mitzi~~

stoner
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Cabs finally done Aug 3, 2007 23:05:22 GMT -5

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Post by stoner on Aug 3, 2007 23:05:22 GMT -5

Well, it's about time! And you've been very busy too. They all look great. I thought you said you had trouble with freeform shapes? These are great shapes and the shine looks great too. Nice job on the rainbow even if you think it's got scratches. Good to see your cabs again.

SteveHolmes fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2009 Posts: 1,900	Cabs finally done Aug 3, 2007 23:10:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveHolmes on Aug 3, 2007 23:10:23 GMT -5 Tweet, Very nice cabs and really like your shapes. I'd have to agree wwith alot of the others..that double flow obsidian is really nice. Steve

ladyt Guest	Cabs finally done Aug 4, 2007 14:08:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ladyt on Aug 4, 2007 14:08:07 GMT -5 Wonderful to see your cabs again. They are all very nice! I think the shapes are great. I saw a few wrapped in my mind. Tonja

Tony W has started giving rock gifts Ahh, Opal. I love the fire and flash! Member since May 2007 Posts: 3,435	Cabs finally done Aug 4, 2007 17:09:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tony W on Aug 4, 2007 17:09:19 GMT -5 All really nice but that 5th one I really like and the double flow obsidian is a wow rock! T

rocklicker
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Cabs finally done Aug 5, 2007 2:35:52 GMT -5

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Post by rocklicker on Aug 5, 2007 2:35:52 GMT -5

Awesome cabs Tweet. I like the BC pet wood and jade. That subtle "V" pattern in your background looks familiar. It almost looks like the trick of a well known cabber here. ;D Ha ha. I like those diamond-y shapes by the way. The rainbow obsidian looks awesome in that shape.
Steve

Tweetiepy
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Cabs finally done Aug 5, 2007 9:53:27 GMT -5

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Post by Tweetiepy on Aug 5, 2007 9:53:27 GMT -5

rocklicker said:

Awesome cabs Tweet. I like the BC pet wood and jade. That subtle "V" pattern in your background looks familiar. It almost looks like the trick of a well known cabber here. ;D Ha ha. Steve

Yeah it was strongly suggested to spit out the gum & try this instead - but now I only need a camera that will be nice to me

Thanks everyone for the support

stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	Cabs finally done Aug 6, 2007 11:49:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Aug 6, 2007 11:49:47 GMT -5 Nice Tweet- looks like you got the mojo working!
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jjckitti freely admits to licking rocks Member since January 2007 Posts: 775	Cabs finally done Aug 11, 2007 0:01:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jjckitti on Aug 11, 2007 0:01:41 GMT -5 great cabs
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