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Post by Titania on Mar 21, 2008 17:05:57 GMT -5
I've been trying to squeeze in as much time on my cabbing machine as possible. I've been doing a pretty good job of it lately, so I've got a whole bunch of cabs to share. Unknown, and my least favorite of the bunch...rather pitty material.  Picture jasper:  Really cool moss agate:  Labradorite from Ralph & Maryann...this stuff is SO tough to photograph in artificial light.  Some of Michaeljohn's Chrysocolla:  Cool agate:  A little experiment...a pet wood guitar pick for my husband. It even has a little place to rest your thumb, although you can't see it in this picture. I didn't polish it beyond 3micron because I didn't want it to get too slippery:  And finally...Quantum Quattro from Cal. After all of your suggestions, I got some diamond paste and a leather wheel. I got a really good shine, but just as I was finishing up...disaster struck.  I think I'll take the large hunk and turn it into a square instead.  Hope you enjoy them.  -Nichole |
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Post by stardiamond on Mar 21, 2008 18:48:44 GMT -5
Incredible group.
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Post by fishenman on Mar 21, 2008 20:58:43 GMT -5
Very nice. You have had some good time on your machine.
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Post by huffstuff on Mar 21, 2008 21:15:45 GMT -5
Love the moss agate and the guitar pick! That's a real bummer about the quantum quattro, hope you can rework it.
Looks like you're havin' fun!
Amy
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Post by Tony W on Mar 21, 2008 22:46:41 GMT -5
Those are great, Nichole! I like the shape of the broken one... I'd say just work the edges as it is...it is an interesting shape! I like that picture jasper and the moss. Tony
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Post by joe on Mar 22, 2008 1:26:04 GMT -5
Very nice! You really have the shine nailed.
Sorry about the cabogone. I have a collection of broken ones...
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 22, 2008 5:34:14 GMT -5
The "really cool moss agate" is my favorite, but the other ones are beautifull too.
Adrian
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Post by grayfingers on Mar 22, 2008 8:09:19 GMT -5
Beautiful stones, Titania!
Love the Guitar Pick!!
Bill
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Post by deb193redux on Mar 22, 2008 10:56:29 GMT -5
That moss agate almost looks like it has bobe structure. It does draw the eye.
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Post by Gem'n I on Mar 22, 2008 16:42:56 GMT -5
Nice work...great shine, Titania...the cabogone happens...with a little work you will have two cabs...do you dop or glue??
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Post by SteveHolmes on Mar 22, 2008 20:22:25 GMT -5
Sweeeet cabs Titania! I thoroughly enjoy seeing everyones progress and cabs. I really like that Moss Agate but the unknown is tops! Love the shape on that too. I don't know how you can get them so pointy sharp!
Steve
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Post by stoner on Mar 22, 2008 21:07:27 GMT -5
Nice job on these cabs, great shapes and the shine is awesome. Glad you finally started using diamond on leather for your polish. You'll find it polishes just about everything.
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Post by Wolfden on Mar 23, 2008 19:02:47 GMT -5
nice group of cabs Nichole are the floors done  ? lol keep up the great work its a shame the one broke but it didnt want to be ... maybe a square will be what it wants to be Wolf |
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Post by larrywyland3 on Mar 23, 2008 20:08:02 GMT -5
You did a super job. The guitar pic is a really cool idea. I have tried a couple different things with the leather wheel; I think the spray bottle in one hand and cab in the other is the one that has worked best for me; nothing disaster proof yet.
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Post by 49er on Mar 23, 2008 22:51:03 GMT -5
Supper cabin. This Thursday is my last day of class, then I can get down to some cabin for me.
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Post by stonesthatrock on Mar 23, 2008 23:00:50 GMT -5
those look wonderful great shine and shapes
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2008 0:33:57 GMT -5
Those are all SWEET! I would say you are in the groove now. With the broken one can you make two out of it? Thats what I would do sometimes.
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Post by Titania on Mar 24, 2008 7:37:52 GMT -5
Those are great, Nichole! I like the shape of the broken one... I'd say just work the edges as it is...it is an interesting shape! I like that picture jasper and the moss. Tony I may give that a try Tony, to see what I end up with. |
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Post by Titania on Mar 24, 2008 7:40:44 GMT -5
nice group of cabs Nichole are the floors done ? lol keep up the great work its a shame the one broke but it didnt want to be ... maybe a square will be what it wants to be Wolf No, the floors aren't done yet. We've got 2 out of the 3 rooms done, though. This week will be ripping up the final carpet and starting in on the last bedroom...the end is in sight!  |
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Post by Titania on Mar 24, 2008 7:42:59 GMT -5
You did a super job. The guitar pic is a really cool idea. I have tried a couple different things with the leather wheel; I think the spray bottle in one hand and cab in the other is the one that has worked best for me; nothing disaster proof yet. While pretty, the guitar pick didn't last too long...it chipped after hubby used it for a while. I think I'll give another one a try, though. A boring chunk of agate that is extremely uniform might just do the trick. Thanks for the suggestion on the spray bottle. I wondered if I wasn't keeping the leather moist enough. |
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I think I'll take the large hunk and turn it into a square instead. 
? lol keep up the great work its a shame the one broke but it didnt want to be ... maybe a square will be what it wants to be 
