kislany
starting to spend too much on rocks
wire wrapper learning to tumble and cab rocks
Member since May 2008
Posts: 155
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Post by kislany on Aug 13, 2008 6:18:53 GMT -5
This one is some sort of jasper, not sure what exactly, but it's very tiny  Do you think I'm improving a bit? Still have problems with the curve on the top of the cab, I just can't get it nice and smooth, hope I'll be able to do it one day... At least the cabs get a bit shinier than my first ones... Marika  |
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Post by johnjsgems on Aug 13, 2008 8:10:53 GMT -5
If he slabs are less than 1/4" you will have problems doming. Try cutting an angle all the way around. Then cut a steeper angle around. Repeat until you are near the top then round the whole thing off. I thing you are doing great and getting a really nice polish.
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Post by sitnwrap on Aug 13, 2008 8:54:16 GMT -5
Marika, that sure it pretty with a nice shine. Looks to me like you are taking to cabbing like a natural.
Lori
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Post by Titania on Aug 13, 2008 10:10:31 GMT -5
Nice, Marika! I definitely think you're improving! The shine you get on each is getting better and better. I really like the shape of this one, too.
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Wolfden
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2007
Posts: 1,368
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Post by Wolfden on Aug 13, 2008 10:43:23 GMT -5
Hey Marika, I think your doing great , your cabs are getting shinier with everyone you do .. Like John says just keep cutting angles , working towards the middle of the cab , thats how I have been doing mine .. I start with a 45 degree , give or take , and just keep changing the angle as I get closer to the middle. You wont be able to round off the thin cabs .. there just isnt enough rock. You may want to work with thicker slabs. I set aside the real thin ones for now, until I get better
keep up the great work
Dennis
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Post by frane on Aug 13, 2008 19:59:01 GMT -5
Marika, I don't know how you do it with the tiny ones! It looks great!
Fran
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Post by fishenman on Aug 13, 2008 20:10:12 GMT -5
Very nice little cab, keep up the good work!
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Post by Tonyterner on Aug 14, 2008 13:46:26 GMT -5
Tiny cabs are harder to shape than larger ones but this one looks pretty good. You are getting a good shine too. Keep on improving.
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Post by Tony W on Aug 15, 2008 0:56:51 GMT -5
Looks good, Marika! Small is hard sometimes. Just keep moving and rocking that stone from side to side and top to bottom. Hope you are using a dop on those small ones T |
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Post by texaswoodie on Aug 15, 2008 4:49:50 GMT -5
Nice job Marika! Keep on practicing and you'll get that dome.
Curt
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