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Post by larrywyland3 on Sept 11, 2007 11:36:36 GMT -5
I slabbed this nodule two ways. Here is the face of the nodule  I cut off the bottom to create a second face cut  This is what was cut away  I decided to cut a slab to get the image of the first face cut and this is what was behind it.  This is the slab size cab  This photo I tried to show both faces at once. Its hard for me to believe that in one small space you can get two completely different images. I got lucky with the cut.  The next cab slab is the one behind the sunset tree image.  I should note that this nodule had some pits  They are like pin pricks and are through out. I started cabbing and they do show a bit. Big bummer as the scene/image is so nice. This is my second nodule. I have heard that they were pit vug free for the most part; so I don't want to generalize from my two nodule experience, but felt it worth mentioning. |
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Post by Tonyterner on Sept 11, 2007 14:40:35 GMT -5
Seems like each cut is an entirely different piece. Cool. To bad about the pin holes though.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2007 23:06:24 GMT -5
Nice scenic nodule you have there Larry. Do you have any gap filling glue? You can get some at a hobby shop with a accelerator. You just put some on the pits and spray the accelerator on it then grind away. Its like magic and works really well.
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Post by spikeict on Sept 11, 2007 23:24:41 GMT -5
The "the image of the first face cut and this is what was behind it." Just blows me away, the draw with brush on both sides is way too cool. I would be afraid to try to cab it for fear the good features would be ground away. If it were mine I would try to flat lap it and put the slab on display.
Spike
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Post by larrywyland3 on Sept 12, 2007 18:38:47 GMT -5
nephrite... I use hotstuff. I use the real runny stuff and put on several coats. I have tried the thicker stuff, but it does not seem to stick as well as the runny stuff. I think the runny stuff gets deep into the pits, cracks and gets a hold from there.
On this one I 'll fill em; if I decide to sell them at the bead shop; I'll just disclose it. So far no has objected to the use of the liquid acrylic. I think it is only an issue if you need to solder around it. Anyone that wants to post thoughts on the use of these type of fillers; feel free. I like to hear different perspectives on it; pros cons. As far as the pits on this nodule; I'm just trying to honestly communicate what I am finding from my limited experience with the material; so if others are looking to buy some they can more informed. I am learning a lot. If this nodule had been faced from the other it would of had all those rings and I would not have bought it thinking it would not have a scene or image; that's my thing. the rings will work up nice and make a great cab; someone else's thing. Now when I buy more I know that I can get lots of different looking stuff from the same small nodule. Based on what I knew before I figured the patterns would run all the way through; with some variation.
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Post by stoner on Sept 12, 2007 19:44:16 GMT -5
That's a really nice looking nodule Larry. It's amazing how different the inside looks depending on how it's cut.
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Post by firewalker45 on Sept 12, 2007 20:21:02 GMT -5
Wow that is amazing Larry, thanks for sharing. Daniel
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Post by Tony W on Sept 13, 2007 0:47:16 GMT -5
I love the tree/bushes. You got some nice material, for sure.
I got to grind on mine some yesterday and I really like the way it works up. T
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They are like pin pricks and are through out. I started cabbing and they do show a bit. Big bummer as the scene/image is so nice. This is my second nodule. I have heard that they were pit vug free for the most part; so I don't want to generalize from my two nodule experience, but felt it worth mentioning.
