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Tweetiepy
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I have BO but it don't stink! Jun 26, 2008 19:12:34 GMT -5

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Post by Tweetiepy on Jun 26, 2008 19:12:34 GMT -5

I finally got the nerve to work some of this!

I wasn't too sure how to work it or how much I could grind off so I worked with surface stuff. Turned out great!

I think the matrix is ironstony - it looks hematity! (my new words)

These were from one small slabbette - the largest one is about the size of my thumbnail - I took lots of pictures, some show the shape, others the color flash.

This one I really like even though there's a big gaping hole in it - I was wondering if I should fill it up with E6000 or something or leave it (I was pondering taking the dremel to it but it goes through the stone...

(any suggestions - leave it, cut it out?)

Full shot - gaping hole & all

2 more of the color flash - front - the bottom opal has a great orange color flash which is why I wanted to keep the hole - to keep the orange

Back

This one is smaller - the shine is blinding (take my word for it!) can you see "Shrek"?

This is a much smaller piece - I rounded this one out - it has amazing shine and the colors are awesome

I think I'm addicted ;D - I'll be dreaming of these color flashes all night!

However, I have a few nodules that will need to be cut into, I have no idea which way to cut them - surprise maybe?

Thanks for looking

rockrookie still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2008 Posts: 4,962	I have BO but it don't stink! Jun 26, 2008 19:26:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockrookie on Jun 26, 2008 19:26:15 GMT -5 beutiful colors !! those are stunning! nice work .paul
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Noosh9057 fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2003 Posts: 1,613	I have BO but it don't stink! Jun 26, 2008 21:19:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Noosh9057 on Jun 26, 2008 21:19:09 GMT -5 Nice. Roger
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snivlem starting to spend too much on rocks Member since February 2008 Posts: 167	I have BO but it don't stink! Jun 26, 2008 21:43:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by snivlem on Jun 26, 2008 21:43:27 GMT -5 I cant wait to be equipped to tackle opals! Nice start!
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AGATEGRRRL spending too much on rocks AGATEGRRRL Member since October 2007 Posts: 466	I have BO but it don't stink! Jun 26, 2008 22:12:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AGATEGRRRL on Jun 26, 2008 22:12:08 GMT -5 Those colors are beautiful! I wouldn't worry about the hole - lots of people leave the vugs in their cabs & it often makes them even more interesting.
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rocklicker driving up their electric bill Member since January 2006 Posts: 2,586	I have BO but it don't stink! Jun 26, 2008 22:56:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rocklicker on Jun 26, 2008 22:56:06 GMT -5 I love it, hole and all! Those came out wonderful. Great cabs tweet! Steve

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I have BO but it don't stink! Jun 27, 2008 0:21:12 GMT -5

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Post by Tony W on Jun 27, 2008 0:21:12 GMT -5

Tweet! I'm so happy for you. Addicted to opal... what a great way to be. There are some draw backs... but they can be dulled, or ignored, with more opal

Ever increasing amounts of opal. Enjoy the night time flashes.. they are harmless. The ones to watch for are when you are driving, or crossing the street

Thinking opal while operating heavy machinery is scary!!
That is some great material and you did real good with it!! I'd like to see a sun lit pic of those.
Until Jade Tony or Ed can chime in... I'd say one of opals draw backs I've found is those pits. Mostly they won't sand out, and often get bigger if you try. I'm too new to my own addiction to be to willing to cut out pits, and sand patches, so if it is some great material like you have, I always try to fill it and sand it out. I haven't had a lot of luck though as I get a much better shine on the opal than the glues I've tried. I think as I get more jaded with my addiction I'll start cutting out vugs and rough spots even if I have to sacrifice some of those wonder colors and flashes... I'm not there yet though.
When I first worked the opal I was using 600 and 1200 wheels and just scratching the surface real slow at 1150 rpm. Now I get in there with a 120 or 220 hard wheel at 1700 plus,and grind away, but I always check a lot. I have a squirt bottle handy to spray away that wonderful, healing Aussy mud, and watch the color areas carefully so I don't grind away something great.
As far as cutting I try to grind some on all the faces so I can see what I'm loosing before I start slicing... but that may not be the best thing. I have two golf ball sized hunks sitting by my saw that are wonderful on all sides and I can't make myself cut into them because some of the flash and color will be lost for all time

I suspect when I have exhausted my supply (my dealer is in Australia mining and won't be back for a while) and the opal Jones is nagging at me, I'll cut them quick enough. We'll see

Happy for you Tweet! T

49er freely admits to licking rocks Member since February 2008 Posts: 753	I have BO but it don't stink! Jun 27, 2008 1:24:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 49er on Jun 27, 2008 1:24:10 GMT -5 Fantastic cab. I am too waiting to find some good opal material so I can post some pix's..... ;D

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I have BO but it don't stink! Jun 27, 2008 6:56:47 GMT -5

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Post by larrywyland3 on Jun 27, 2008 6:56:47 GMT -5

Great job. When I get a vug like that and can't see a way to grind it out; I put it aside. I have a few that I want to grind around the area with a round dremel point and then glue another stone in its place. I think I might finally give that a try in the next couple weeks.

krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	I have BO but it don't stink! Jun 27, 2008 7:17:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Jun 27, 2008 7:17:29 GMT -5 super job on those Tweet! wtg! KD
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Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	I have BO but it don't stink! Jun 27, 2008 7:54:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on Jun 27, 2008 7:54:28 GMT -5 Those are great Tweet. I have some BO but nothing as pretty, or expensive, as that. You did a fine job on a tough material.