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luv2hound
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More cabs from me-finally-lots of pics Nov 18, 2007 20:26:27 GMT -5

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Post by luv2hound on Nov 18, 2007 20:26:27 GMT -5

Hey ya'll been awhile since I posted any cabs. It seems I've had the worst luck with these 4 cabs.

THis one is Picture Jasper. When I slabbed this I was so dissapointed. Nothing but brown and black inside. Well I managed to find a really cool area ( i thought) to cab. Anyway as I ground it the black pattern kind of dissapearred. Boy was a pi$$ed. So I was left with nothing but brown. Oh well, I continued on with it cause I need the practice. It sure did take a fabulous shine though. So shiny you can see my camera and hands in the reflection.
Before: the preform

After

This piece I believe is a piece of Rainforest Jasper. When I bought some lakers from Snowdog this was one on the "filler" pieces. It seems this type of jasper has some really soft spots. It kept breaking off in the yellow area. And some of the green seemed a little soft too. Well I finally got it shaped and was on the last wheel when it broke again. Dang it! What is going on?

Before: the preform

After

This is a piece of Plume. From Snowdog too. (same laker box) This one was going along great until a druzy pocket opened up. It still looks great on top but a piece came out along the girdle. It really took a great shine.

Before: the preform

After

This was a little piece of OJ that I didnt want to tumble. It's about the size of my index finger fingernail. There is a little undercutting in the very center of the little yellow orbs. It is so shiny I couldn't get a very good pic that shows the true color. Green and pink.

Before: the preform

After

THanks for looking.

~~Mitzi~~

Last Edit: Nov 18, 2007 20:29:20 GMT -5 by luv2hound

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	More cabs from me-finally-lots of pics Nov 18, 2007 20:32:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 18, 2007 20:32:15 GMT -5 Those look great, the last pic is awesome!!
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More cabs from me-finally-lots of pics Nov 18, 2007 20:36:43 GMT -5

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Post by texaswoodie on Nov 18, 2007 20:36:43 GMT -5

Lol, welcome to the wonderful world of cabbing Mitzi. So many times I have a colorful piece of wood and by the time I get a crown on it, half the color is gone.

You got an incredible shine on those! My favorite is the plume. That thing is beautiful!

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adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	More cabs from me-finally-lots of pics Nov 18, 2007 23:04:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Nov 18, 2007 23:04:59 GMT -5 Beautiful cabs! I also like how you posted them before and after. Adrian
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deedolce fully equipped rock polisher Member since October 2006 Posts: 1,828	More cabs from me-finally-lots of pics Nov 19, 2007 3:24:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deedolce on Nov 19, 2007 3:24:12 GMT -5 Gorgeous! I'm always partial to OJ. What a shine on all of them!
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krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	More cabs from me-finally-lots of pics Nov 19, 2007 9:11:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Nov 19, 2007 9:11:18 GMT -5 yes, sometimes the preform offers such promise only to be ground away in the process.....that plume is really great and i love the way you did the before and after shots! KD
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Titania driving up their electric bill Nichole Member since October 2007 Posts: 2,046	More cabs from me-finally-lots of pics Nov 19, 2007 9:29:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Titania on Nov 19, 2007 9:29:03 GMT -5 They're all so pretty...even the plain brown one.

Roger fully equipped rock polisher Member since August 2005 Posts: 1,775	More cabs from me-finally-lots of pics Nov 19, 2007 10:45:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Roger on Nov 19, 2007 10:45:36 GMT -5 The last is my fav. Great job on all.

Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	More cabs from me-finally-lots of pics Nov 19, 2007 13:50:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on Nov 19, 2007 13:50:04 GMT -5 Nice work Mitzi, really good shine. I like that plume, it has a lot going on. Its a shame about the girdle.

stoner no longer being taken for granite THE EARTH IS JUST A ROCK TUMBLING THROUGH SPACE Member since March 2003 Posts: 7,715	More cabs from me-finally-lots of pics Nov 20, 2007 0:54:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on Nov 20, 2007 0:54:38 GMT -5 Sometimes the stones just won't do what you want them to do, but I think you did very good against these. The plume is awesome and the OJ came out really nice.

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More cabs from me-finally-lots of pics Nov 20, 2007 2:39:51 GMT -5

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Post by fossilbrain on Nov 20, 2007 2:39:51 GMT -5

Really nice! That plume is stunning.
Yeah, I'm having rainforest jasper fly apart on me practically as we speak. It seems worth the hassle if I can shoot a tad of HotStuff in a hole of my current one and finish it, though; it's unique stuff. I'm glad I got a couple of slabs at the local shop (it sold out fast).

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Tweetiepy gets rocks for Christmas Always looking in the wrong places... Member since January 2005 Posts: 5,421	More cabs from me-finally-lots of pics Nov 20, 2007 8:40:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tweetiepy on Nov 20, 2007 8:40:35 GMT -5 PLUME! OJ! Holy crap amazing shine on all of them!

beefjello no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2006 Posts: 8,731	More cabs from me-finally-lots of pics Nov 20, 2007 9:57:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beefjello on Nov 20, 2007 9:57:39 GMT -5 That plume is outtasite!! Hang in there Mitzi, you're doing great!
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onewomanarmy has rocks in the head Carpe Silicis! Member since January 2007 Posts: 645	More cabs from me-finally-lots of pics Nov 20, 2007 11:10:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by onewomanarmy on Nov 20, 2007 11:10:55 GMT -5 Those are great! It seems like you handled the obstacles each of these threw at you with ease! I also love the before and after shots. Really makes you appreciate the skill involved I think!