New camera, first cabs (lots of pics)

luv2hound
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New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 15, 2007 8:06:41 GMT -5

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Post by luv2hound on Oct 15, 2007 8:06:41 GMT -5

I got an early Christmas present of a new camera. Now I can post mine and Shawn's cabs and other things. Anyway. Shawn and I took a cabbing class a couple of months ago. I had the hardest time in the beginning getting that last little flat spot to round up, Shawn was a natural from the beginning. (I can get that flat out now with no problem) I'm pretty proud of the cabs we produced. Enjoy.

This is my very 1st cab. Leopard Skin Jasper. It does have some undercuting in the softer spots. Its hard to see the shine in the pic, but it did shine up pretty good.

THis is my 2nd. I wanted to do something that would take a high shine. Can you see the fish with her long fancy tail?

My 3rd. I love pic jasper. I call this one "Taquilla Sunrise"

Shawn's 1st THis is some kind of moss I think. It's really beautiful.

Shawn's 2nd This is a red japer with hematite. There is a lot of undercutting in this one. But it's still pretty.

This was Shawn's 3rd. He just wanted to play around with a shape. This is only cabbed on one side. I think he did a great job. Oh. This is pet palm wood.

Thanks for looking.

~~Mitzi~~

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New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 15, 2007 9:34:07 GMT -5

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Post by Lady B on Oct 15, 2007 9:34:07 GMT -5

OMG! I am sooooo glad you got an early Christmas present. Your cabs are beautiful!!! I can see that there has to be a nice glossy shine on the first by the reflection down on the lower right side. That Leopard Skin will make a dramatic pendant!!!

Your Pic Jasper is so smooth and mellow. Feels Good!

Shawn's moss makes me want to reach "into the water and play with the tendrils of moss". It's beautiful!

His Red Jasper is another dramatic piece. Again...beautiful!

The heart--WOW! It is one and yet it has the two parts separated by the dark chasm. It is evocative of a love poem. Are the two loves torn asunder or are they forever joined as one? Very, very romantic piece.

And last--my favorite cab...your vivid lung fish...the type that can swim in water and use its fins to walk on land. IT IS GORGEOUS!!! What an amazing piece! You have captured the story in the stone. When I look at it I give it the name "Evolution"...it looks like it is the transition from primordial ooze to walking the land. ABSOLUTELY Beautiful!!!!!

Thank you for sharing these beauties. And Thank You Santa for bringing Mitzi this wonderful camera so she can share the goodies with all of us!

Lady B

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krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 15, 2007 9:41:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Oct 15, 2007 9:41:55 GMT -5 those are great, Mitzi!!!! looks like you are both "naturals" at this! KD
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New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 15, 2007 11:16:20 GMT -5

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Post by stoner on Oct 15, 2007 11:16:20 GMT -5

Welcome to the world of cabbing Mitzi and Shawn. You picked a very difficult stone for your first attempt, but it looks like you did a great job. All of these cabs look great, especially being your first ones. Hell, they look better than the cabs I'm doing now after 2 1/2 years of cabbing experience!
Your photos are excellent too, and that's half the battle of presenting your cabs as they look in person. Look forward to seeing more.

Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 15, 2007 14:37:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on Oct 15, 2007 14:37:57 GMT -5 Wow great cabs Mitzi, make my first ones look like poo poo kaa kaa. Lovely shape and shine on all.

stonesnbones spending too much on rocks Member since September 2007 Posts: 255	New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 15, 2007 16:45:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stonesnbones on Oct 15, 2007 16:45:12 GMT -5 Very nice exceptional cabs for your first ones,both of you have a good eye for pattern.You should be proud. Brad
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texaswoodie gets rocks for Christmas Texas Ghost Wood Member since January 2007 Posts: 6,769	New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 15, 2007 18:51:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by texaswoodie on Oct 15, 2007 18:51:42 GMT -5 Oh I do love that moss! WOW They are all fantastic, but I keep going back to the moss. Curt
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raqy freely admits to licking rocks Member since March 2007 Posts: 799	New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 15, 2007 21:23:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by raqy on Oct 15, 2007 21:23:32 GMT -5 They are all very nice, the shine amazing. But I like how Shawn oriented the pattern in the stone for the heart.
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beefjello no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2006 Posts: 8,731	New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 15, 2007 22:12:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beefjello on Oct 15, 2007 22:12:42 GMT -5 Fantastic Mitzi! You two dun went and cranked out some beauties there. The Tequila Sunrise and the moss are both superb!
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stonesthatrock In Memoriam RIP Ralph, you are missed Member since December 2006 Posts: 7,115	New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 16, 2007 0:09:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stonesthatrock on Oct 16, 2007 0:09:05 GMT -5 wow those are beautiful great job
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Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 16, 2007 0:27:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2007 0:27:55 GMT -5 I think you two are naturals at cabbing, those looks excellent!

Tony W has started giving rock gifts Ahh, Opal. I love the fire and flash! Member since May 2007 Posts: 3,435	New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 16, 2007 0:44:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tony W on Oct 16, 2007 0:44:47 GMT -5 Really nice work!! And great photo's too. I love that moss and your leopard skin. I'm impressed with how you framed the patterns in all. T

adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 17, 2007 11:09:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Oct 17, 2007 11:09:45 GMT -5 Are these your first cabs??? Amazing! The shine is absolutely incredible! No 3 and 4 are gorgeous! Adrian
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luv2hound
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New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 17, 2007 17:13:40 GMT -5

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Post by luv2hound on Oct 17, 2007 17:13:40 GMT -5

Thanks for all the compliments. Guess I'll keep cabbin. LOL

We had a really great teacher. He's a member of our club and is a jeweler. He also does faceting. I think he teaches a class in silversmithing too. I'll take that class at some point.

~~Mitzi~~

BuiltonRock driving up their electric bill The greatest achievements are done at home. Member since October 2006 Posts: 2,483	New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 18, 2007 12:37:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BuiltonRock on Oct 18, 2007 12:37:49 GMT -5 Very nice work! john
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LCARS has started giving rock gifts Keep Rollin'! Member since September 2005 Posts: 3,839	New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 18, 2007 13:56:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by LCARS on Oct 18, 2007 13:56:30 GMT -5 Nice cabs Mitzi, the new camera seems to work pretty good too! What camera did you get? I can't wait 'til the day I can afford to get a cabbing machine so I can do proper cabs too...
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luv2hound
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New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 18, 2007 16:04:36 GMT -5

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Post by luv2hound on Oct 18, 2007 16:04:36 GMT -5

The camera is a Canon PowerShot S5 IS. It is really fantastic. It has Macro and Super Macro, plus a whole lot of other features I havent learned yet.

Shawn is building us a cabbing machine. It's all done except for splash guard pans. He hasnt had time to make them. So I ordered a single one to use until they are ready. Just started using the machine last weekend. Will post pics soon.

~~Mitzi~~

spikeict fully equipped rock polisher Alba gu bra! In Promptu Member since November 2006 Posts: 1,413	New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 18, 2007 20:43:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spikeict on Oct 18, 2007 20:43:48 GMT -5 Amazing cabs everyone, they are exceptional. Thank you for showing us.
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parfive no longer being taken for granite Member since August 2005 Posts: 9,608	New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 19, 2007 0:49:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parfive on Oct 19, 2007 0:49:09 GMT -5 Great cabs, Mitzi! Tequilla's a beauty, and the moss is gorgeous. But the long-tailed fish is one-of-a-kind . . . best-in-show!!! Rich
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stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	New camera, first cabs (lots of pics) Oct 19, 2007 10:22:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Oct 19, 2007 10:22:29 GMT -5 Well them calsses sure paid off- STUNNING
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