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Post by Bikerrandy on Mar 30, 2008 21:37:14 GMT -5
I was coming up with a couple of different displays for some craft shows this summer, here's a 1.25 inch thick slab of red and green brecciated jasper that I got from Kim, I polished the face on one side, and made a matching cab from the same rock.....   |
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Post by deb193redux on Mar 30, 2008 22:05:18 GMT -5
Can-n-slab. I like it.
That one is thick and you would want to keep it, but I have always thought that s 1/4" thick slab of a couple square inches would be a great place for folks to set down some of the pendants I make them. I keep meaning to give a small piece of rough with the pendant, but I keep cutting up all the rough.
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Mar 30, 2008 22:14:31 GMT -5
I like the idea of having a piece of rough to go with the finished cab. I think people would buy it as a set as well.
Steve
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 30, 2008 22:43:30 GMT -5
You could name this kind of display "cameleon cab" or "octopus cab". Thease creatures are both masters of camouflage, as your cab is.
Gorgeous cab!
Adrian
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Post by stonesthatrock on Mar 30, 2008 22:52:21 GMT -5
what a cool idea, i like it
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Post by huffstuff on Mar 31, 2008 9:44:11 GMT -5
Yup, very neat idea. People will like seeing where the cab "came from!"
Amy
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Post by akansan on Mar 31, 2008 10:47:03 GMT -5
You better make sure to have a couple of those pendants, as that one will get snagged pretty quickly. The display is really cool!
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Post by holdemplyer on Mar 31, 2008 11:45:03 GMT -5
Randy, that is a great idea! That pic is really cool
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Post by Tweetiepy on Mar 31, 2008 16:10:54 GMT -5
Man I had to look at the second pic to see what was posted on the first one! I couldn't even see the cab & chain on the first picture. Then after I thought it was to show the cab melting with the slab - beautiful everything, now that I can see properly
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Post by rocklicker on Mar 31, 2008 19:32:43 GMT -5
Cool idea! I've thought about doing that in photos of cabs. It also looks cool if the rock is rough. That way you can see the finished pendant a little better. Wonderful effect. Oh yeah, I do have a photo. Here's Tony's jade in front of a piece of the rough. Steve  |
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Post by darrad on Mar 31, 2008 19:33:41 GMT -5
That would make a very classy display in a case on black velvet or velour. Maybe too classy for a craft show. Hmmm........
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Post by Bikerrandy on Mar 31, 2008 20:45:08 GMT -5
Too classy for a craft show? That's what the women say about me. (yeah, I'm full of crap) ;D Steve- those are beautiful bud, great job on the wire!!  |
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Post by luv2hound on Mar 31, 2008 21:12:39 GMT -5
What a great idea.
~~Mitzi~~
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Post by one80mike on Mar 31, 2008 21:31:34 GMT -5
Yeah, Randy.
That looks flippin' sweet.
Great idea.
The cab is gorgeous too.
Mike
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Post by MidNight~Rocksi3 on Mar 31, 2008 21:41:37 GMT -5
Hey that is a Brilliant Idea! .. . and would make perfect sense..
Btw.. Hey steve.. Killer pic too!
*smiles*
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Post by Sabre52 on Apr 1, 2008 23:16:27 GMT -5
I think that is my favorite way to see a gemstone creation displayed. Very nice!....Mel
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Post by larrywyland3 on Apr 2, 2008 6:33:32 GMT -5
Great idea; it will certainly grab attention and quick show slab to cab. Great cab too.
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Post by krazydiamond on Apr 2, 2008 8:03:05 GMT -5
i have to agree with everyone, that is an outstanding way to display that pendant!
wtg, Randy!
KD
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Post by rockdewd on Apr 2, 2008 9:55:40 GMT -5
Cool Idea! I use rough turquoise and lapis to display my bracelets at shows. People get a better appreciation for the work involved when they see the rough stone and finished piece.
Rick
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