deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Jul 12, 2008 21:23:07 GMT -5
It's been months. Blame it lots of things, including a skin rash, and a little burn out. But here area few that were made with jewelry in mind! And thanks to the guru of shine, Stoner, and I'm another convert to diamond paste on leather! ;D  Labradorite, destined for a bracelet.  Boulder opal from Nephrite! Ready to be wrapped.  A piece of jade, also from the package I got from Nephrite - will be part of a bracelet.  Another boulder opal. Same source.   Another labradorite. I really love this stuff! Must be my hippy, California background, and the memory of mood rings. Coooool! |
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Post by fishenman on Jul 12, 2008 22:59:30 GMT -5
WOW! Nice cabs. Good that your back at it. Love those opals, terrific jade and the labradorite is too cool.
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Jul 12, 2008 23:25:56 GMT -5
Beautiful! The Labradorite in the last pic and the BO's are my favs.
Adrian
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kislany
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Post by kislany on Jul 13, 2008 6:31:57 GMT -5
Oh beautiful stuff! When the bracelet with the jade is ready please post pics! That jade is awesome!
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darrad
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Post by darrad on Jul 13, 2008 8:16:08 GMT -5
Good to see the wheels rollin' again. The Labradorite has some beautiful flash.
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Post by Noosh9057 on Jul 13, 2008 8:37:28 GMT -5
Wow they look great. Glad to see the grinder gping.
Roger
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Post by sitnwrap on Jul 13, 2008 8:43:59 GMT -5
Beautiful cabs! I love the shape of the second BO. I second a request for a pic when the bracelet with the Lab is done.
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Post by Tweetiepy on Jul 13, 2008 9:38:06 GMT -5
the labradorite is awesome, great picture of it too, hard to get the flash sometimes! the boulder opal & the jade are nice too - but those are the only ones i like!  |
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Post by stoner on Jul 13, 2008 11:45:26 GMT -5
Finally is an understatement! I'm surprised the wheels on your grinder weren't rusted in place!!! But it looks like you haven't missed a beat, these are all nice looking cabs. Oh, and I hate to be one of those I told you so people........Diamond paste is the way to go, no messy oxides to apply, no water, and it lasts for a long time. And when it seems like it's not working so well anymore, just spray a shot of silicone on it and it will be good as new.
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AGATEGRRRL
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Post by AGATEGRRRL on Jul 13, 2008 14:43:08 GMT -5
Wow, the polish on the Labradorite cabs is awesome!
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Post by larrywyland3 on Jul 13, 2008 16:04:29 GMT -5
I love that last one really nice flash
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Jul 13, 2008 17:02:42 GMT -5
Ha! Thanks everyone, it's nice to be back!
Yeppers, Stoner 'told me so' a loonnnnng time ago, but I had a whole spray bottle of CeO, and a creature of habit to boot. I was so surprised how neat it was! No spraying, getting white stuff all over me, less noisy with that sheeps wool tied onto the end pad....lol.
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Post by beefjello on Jul 14, 2008 8:09:56 GMT -5
Very nice Dee! I'm really diggin' the jade, and that second BO is outstanding! Glad you conquered the rash and the burn out, now crank out some more cabs! ;D
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Post by Tonyterner on Jul 15, 2008 13:24:47 GMT -5
I like the labradorite too. Nice work on all of these.
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Jul 15, 2008 14:38:21 GMT -5
Great cabs Dee, the labradorite gets my vote, actually can I vote for more than 1? OK, the lab and the boulder opal!
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Post by Tony W on Jul 15, 2008 19:22:48 GMT -5
Hey, Dee! Very nice indeed. I like the shapes on the last opal and lab. I'm with you on the labridorite. I like it's 60's flashes too, labradorite reminds me of an electric yoyo I used to have  Tony |
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Post by stonesthatrock on Jul 17, 2008 16:35:02 GMT -5
those are all very nice. I have trouble getting the diamond paste to shine my stones, but looks like you have no trouble at all. i don't know what i am doing wrong.
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Jul 17, 2008 18:35:34 GMT -5
Thanks, everyone!
Hey, stonesthatrock, Ed told me to really rub it in good with my finger, and NOT use the extender when I do it. I don't know if that helps at all, but I sure do like the shine I"m getting!
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Post by stoner on Jul 17, 2008 18:53:19 GMT -5
Also, if you're using a rough leather pad, it needs to be broken in first.
Hey Tony, I still have an electric yo-yo!
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Post by Tony W on Jul 19, 2008 0:28:27 GMT -5
Ha, Ed Why am I not surprised, lol. T |
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