Some slabs from the SweetHome show

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Some slabs from the SweetHome show Mar 30, 2008 18:06:05 GMT -5

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Post by deb193redux on Mar 30, 2008 18:06:05 GMT -5

Ok -

Here are the slabs of coral I got at the show. While I did not cut these, I'm putting them here because it really sounds like Member's Photos section is no longer for rock related photos.

1st pic shows a large slab I got from one vendor, and then some smaller pieces I got form a 2nd guy. Second guy has nicer stuff, but I had to get over my reluctance to buy by the gram. Second photo is a few more pieces I went back today (Sun) and got. It really is some of the nicest cell definitions and some of the most solid and some of the most interesting pastel shades ... etc. Basically I wanted it. I lost track of the exact cost but all together less than $90 on coral.

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I will do some pendants, and maybe some intarsa borders, but I am thinking about two bolos for myself.

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SteveHolmes fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2009 Posts: 1,900	Some slabs from the SweetHome show Mar 30, 2008 18:18:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveHolmes on Mar 30, 2008 18:18:20 GMT -5 Those look really nice Dan. The bolos you have in mind will also look fantastic. You are right about the highly defined cell structure. Thanks for sharing and glad you had a good time at the show. Steve

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	Some slabs from the SweetHome show Mar 30, 2008 18:28:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Mar 30, 2008 18:28:44 GMT -5 Those are cool!!
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Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,509	Some slabs from the SweetHome show Mar 30, 2008 21:39:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Mar 30, 2008 21:39:12 GMT -5 Boy, I love that stuff. Great patterns! First I've seen the gray type. More and more of what we see here now is the red heat treated stuff. Don't like it much when they mess with the colors.....Mel

huffstuff fully equipped rock polisher Member since August 2007 Posts: 1,222	Some slabs from the SweetHome show Mar 31, 2008 9:59:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by huffstuff on Mar 31, 2008 9:59:33 GMT -5 Wow, looks like you had a really great time at the show. What wonderful finds! Beautiful, we look forward to seeing all of your bolos, etc! Amy
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Some slabs from the SweetHome show

Post by deb193redux on Mar 30, 2008 18:06:05 GMT -5

Post by SteveHolmes on Mar 30, 2008 18:18:20 GMT -5

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