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
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Post by luv2hound on Oct 23, 2007 15:25:00 GMT -5
These are the first cabs and one flat surface to be worked on the new machine. ;D They were done over the course of 3 weekends. The first weekend I just made some preforms. I still have some of them that havent been worked yet, so I'm ready to go again. ;D The next weekend I worked through the third wheel. Then finished everything up this weekend. I think this is a geode I cut awhile back or either a dryhead I cut awhile back. I not sure. You know a bad case of CRS (cant remember sh!t) It does have scratches that I missed so I will have to take it back to 220 grit and rework it. 2 in x 2 1/4 in.  I think this is a piece a Indian Paint Stone. If not maybe you can tell me what it is. I got this when ordering slabs online. It's pretty soft and easy to work. 30mm x 22mm  This is some kind of moss. I think I got it from Sheri(rockhobbit) so it's probably Woodward Ranch. It broke trying to get it off the dop. I'm gonna rework it into a teardrop. 40mm x 10mm  Picture Jasper I got from our local club. 25mm x18mm  Ocean Jasper with 2 small druzy pockets. 24mm x 14mm  My favorite. Mexican Crazy Lace. At the tip on the left side it looks like a little bit is missing (it's not) it's a pocket of clear crystal. A little bit smaller than 40mm x 30mm  Thanks for looking. Hope you enjoy. ~~Mitzi~~ |
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erbojones
has rocks in the head
Member since October 2006
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Post by erbojones on Oct 23, 2007 15:32:40 GMT -5
Very drool-worthy cabs!!
Love that final one - Shawn's constructed a great machine by the looks of it!
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Post by BuiltonRock on Oct 23, 2007 15:51:41 GMT -5
That lace is fabulous!
john
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Post by krazydiamond on Oct 23, 2007 15:54:17 GMT -5
oh, Mitzi, they are all nice, but that mex lace cab is absolutely FABULOUS!!!!! in fact, that is one of the most superb cabs of lace i think i've ever seen! just breath taking! (not to mention drool promoting!).
KD
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stonesnbones
spending too much on rocks
Member since September 2007
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Post by stonesnbones on Oct 23, 2007 16:25:01 GMT -5
I have to say the lace is a eye catching stone,one of the best I have seen in quite some time!Neat cabs all around.Now as for the 3rd photo moss..................Glue Bad Wax good ;D
Brad
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Oct 23, 2007 16:56:58 GMT -5
Got to agree that lace is stunning!!!
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Post by Lady B on Oct 23, 2007 22:59:26 GMT -5
Oh Mitzi, give your Shawn a huge-BIG hug! He knows how to build a cabber and you know how to make some real beauties!
I love the Indian Paint Stone--it looks like one of those framed "shifting sands" pieces where the image changes every time you move the window box!
Your other pieces are eye-catching, too, but OMG! your Mexican Crazy Lace!!! I would put that on display in my curio cabinet in a heart beat! It is MAGNIFICENT!!! What incredible beauty you pulled out of that stone!
And you claim you have only just started cabbing, hmmm? In this lifetime maybe!
Now I will need a regular fix--at least once a week--so keep these little beauties coming and get Shawn to give you a huge-Big hug, too!
Lady B
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Post by parfive on Oct 23, 2007 23:39:12 GMT -5
The cabs look awesome, Mitzi!
I also like how you posed 'em in front of the same rough.
Rich
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free4rms
freely admits to licking rocks
My little pet walrus
Member since January 2007
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Post by free4rms on Oct 24, 2007 6:45:36 GMT -5
That is one incredible crazy lace cab (drool, slurp, drool)! One of the best I have seen in a long, long time.
Vance
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Post by Tonyterner on Oct 24, 2007 8:58:02 GMT -5
Hey Mitzi, great job on all of them! I especially like the crazy lace, that's one sweet rock.
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Post by beefjello on Oct 24, 2007 9:59:11 GMT -5
Very nice work Mitzi! The OJ and the Lace are sweeeet!
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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
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Post by luv2hound on Oct 24, 2007 22:14:21 GMT -5
Aawww Shucks. *Blush* Thanks you guys. I really have fun making these. So I'm sure there will be many more.
~~Mitzi~~
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Post by stoner on Oct 24, 2007 23:59:05 GMT -5
Well apparently the machine is working quite well! Nice cabs, all of them.
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maryann
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since February 2007
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Post by maryann on Oct 25, 2007 2:23:57 GMT -5
I gotta say that I keep oooohhhing and aaaahhhing as I looked at each picture. When I looked at the Ocean Jasper I ooohhheed and aaahhhed and when I got to the lace I just GASPED! Stunningly beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
- MaryAnn
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Post by texaswoodie on Oct 25, 2007 5:40:59 GMT -5
Woo hoo! Man, that's lookin' good! That crazy lace is just Crazy!
Curt
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Roger
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since August 2005
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Post by Roger on Oct 25, 2007 13:51:43 GMT -5
All are great but the last is best....
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stefan
Cave Dweller 
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Post by stefan on Oct 26, 2007 10:19:49 GMT -5
Congrates on some Dang Fine Cabs (or DFCs if you will) THat lace is Killer- Love the use of Rough material as a bckground- very good idea (a before and after effect!)
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