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Post by akansan on Sept 12, 2007 20:02:31 GMT -5
After the recent discussions on dopping, I realized I can really up my quality and quantity on my cabs if I dop from start to finish. So, I dug through my preforms, set up about fifteen on dops, and jumped in. Among those I set up were two of the Iris Agate preforms I bought from BearCreek during his liquidation. They've been sitting in my drawer of cabs for when I became more proficient. While I still feel less than proficient, I decided to go ahead and try.   I haven't seen a lot of Luna Agate recently, so I thought I'd post a couple.   And finally, a couple pieces from Robert (rockds): Picture Tigereye  Idontknowite - this has a nice spot of blue in the upper corner  |
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Sept 12, 2007 20:15:21 GMT -5
Those look great. Hard to pick a favorite.
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firewalker45
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Post by firewalker45 on Sept 12, 2007 20:30:41 GMT -5
I like the Luna and the picture Tiger Eye the best, nice work Ronda! Daniel
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Sept 12, 2007 20:51:51 GMT -5
Really like the picture tiger eye and the Luna. Don't see that one much anymore....mel
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Post by Tony W on Sept 13, 2007 0:49:54 GMT -5
I have never seen picture tigereye. I really like that piece! Now, I have something else on my list to get some of  Nice work. T |
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stonesnbones
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Post by stonesnbones on Sept 13, 2007 7:55:16 GMT -5
The 2 agates are top shelf cabs,the one on the right is fantastic.I am a Luna agate hoarder and your right the stuff is getting hard to find,there is some pale white material out there but the good violet material is not easy to find.
I believe your Idontknowite is possibly Succor Creek Jasper,it has all the earmarks of it.
Brad
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Post by Tweetiepy on Sept 13, 2007 8:49:33 GMT -5
I got some picture tiger-eye from Kim - it just shines up awesome and the images are fabulous - I really like yours too - though it is hard to get the hematite to polish up nicely - yours looks nicely done
Dopping is the best way, more control over the stick and you can rotate the cab on all angles much better - until mine go flying off
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Post by Tonyterner on Sept 13, 2007 9:29:25 GMT -5
Never seen picture tiger eye before, its cool. That luna is really nice too. Actaully they are all nice. Good job Ronda.
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Sept 13, 2007 11:00:18 GMT -5
I like all of them but the first one really caught my eye - both the teardrop shape and the pattern!
Adrian
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Sept 13, 2007 11:22:34 GMT -5
nice cabs--- really like the Iris Agates
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Post by stoner on Sept 13, 2007 22:57:25 GMT -5
Excellent cabs Ronda. You're right about dopping, you have much better control of the dome and getting all the scratches and flat spots out. Those 2 preforms are awesome. Your picture tigereye looks like Marra Mamba to me.
I'd say you're very proficient at cabbing these days.
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Post by krazydiamond on Sept 14, 2007 14:52:23 GMT -5
i'd say you are past proficient too! excellent work! love that Iris Agate!
KD
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jjckitti
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Post by jjckitti on Sept 15, 2007 9:08:18 GMT -5
All are great, but I think the first Iris agate with the pink is my fave! great job
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Nice work. T
