Tumbled Moss Agate

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Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 2, 2008 1:13:26 GMT -5

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Post by rollingstone on Sept 2, 2008 1:13:26 GMT -5

I don't really remember where the rough for this came from. I think it is various chunks of moss agate I bought from several rock shops in Arizona, then combined them for a tumble. I'm pretty sure the field locations would all be the southwest U.S., possibly with a bit of Mexican moss too. Cheap rough (often $1/lb), but takes a nice shine.
-Don

Thanks for looking!
-Don

1rockhound spending too much on rocks Member since July 2008 Posts: 286	Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 2, 2008 1:34:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 1rockhound on Sept 2, 2008 1:34:59 GMT -5 I would agree it does take a nice shine. Jason
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ejs spending too much on rocks Member since July 2008 Posts: 478	Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 2, 2008 9:14:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ejs on Sept 2, 2008 9:14:42 GMT -5 Don, thanks for posting. Your tumbles are the ideal that I keep in mind while working on mine!

Wolfden fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2007 Posts: 1,368	Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 2, 2008 9:21:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Wolfden on Sept 2, 2008 9:21:12 GMT -5 wow !!! take a shine an then some they are amazing ... Thanks for the sharing Dennis
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Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 2, 2008 10:39:14 GMT -5

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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Sept 2, 2008 10:39:14 GMT -5

Don
Eee By Gum Lad (as we say in Yorkshire) You got a real shine on that lot !!

Its georgeous great batch

Is that last Pic "Moss agate ??" what we get here as Moss agate is real dark green in a semi clear rock ?

Afab batch

thanks for showing

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chadman starting to spend too much on rocks Member since March 2008 Posts: 106	Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 2, 2008 13:54:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chadman on Sept 2, 2008 13:54:19 GMT -5 Nice job! Nice finish on them.... now send them to me!

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 2, 2008 18:06:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Sept 2, 2008 18:06:25 GMT -5 Those look awesome
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Terry664 fully equipped rock polisher Member since March 2005 Posts: 1,146	Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 2, 2008 19:03:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Terry664 on Sept 2, 2008 19:03:58 GMT -5 Well Don as usual a beautiful batch, super shine. Terry
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SteveHolmes fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2009 Posts: 1,900	Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 2, 2008 19:20:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveHolmes on Sept 2, 2008 19:20:10 GMT -5 Beautiful Don! ;D need my glasses on...sunglasses that is. Steve

sitnwrap gets rocks for Christmas Member since March 2008 Posts: 5,004	Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 2, 2008 20:00:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sitnwrap on Sept 2, 2008 20:00:48 GMT -5 That is sure a beautifully shiney batch. I just love looking at the moss.

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darrad fully equipped rock polisher Member since September 2006 Posts: 1,636	Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 3, 2008 20:57:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by darrad on Sept 3, 2008 20:57:53 GMT -5 I love Moss and you being the "King of Tumbling" They turned out superb!!!
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Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 4, 2008 3:09:56 GMT -5

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Post by rollingstone on Sept 4, 2008 3:09:56 GMT -5

COOKIE?

Holy crap, I figured you had disappeared forever, like so many other of the "originals". Well, it's great to see you back again!!!

I think this is an excellent time for you to get back into the world of tumbling/lapidary!

-Don

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Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 4, 2008 3:43:08 GMT -5

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Post by karenfh on Sept 4, 2008 3:43:08 GMT -5

Well, I wish I could manipulate this as well as I could my normal media. I will have to settle for words.
nice. nice (a little larger) nice (a littler larger than that) NICE (NICE a little larger)
NICE in bold face! NICE in bold face, in red, outlined!
Don, you rock!
Thanks so much, I really enjoyed your progression.
Your rocks and pix are flawless throughout.
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Yep, I just did it again. Holy cow, those are amazing.

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Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,494	Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 7, 2008 20:52:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Sept 7, 2008 20:52:41 GMT -5 Wowser! Those are nice!.....Mel

puppie96 driving up their electric bill Member since November 2003 Posts: 2,773	Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 8, 2008 1:45:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by puppie96 on Sept 8, 2008 1:45:42 GMT -5 Super beautiful. What can you say?

creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 8, 2008 12:06:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Sept 8, 2008 12:06:12 GMT -5 Those turned out great, beautiful shine on them. Tami
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Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 8, 2008 15:46:48 GMT -5

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Post by sparkles on Sept 8, 2008 15:46:48 GMT -5

Yes indeed Don,

That is a spectacular Moss Tumble! I particularly enjoyed the Red and Yellow variety, classic colours for Haematite and Geothite mosses, and with those beautiful slightly banded clear sections peeking through and opening the moss, that's a fabulous combination. Once again the patience payed off, superb shape and shine, thanks for sharing them!

Sparkles.

Condor driving up their electric bill Woodward Agates Member since February 2005 Posts: 2,772	Tumbled Moss Agate Sept 11, 2008 21:36:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Condor on Sept 11, 2008 21:36:35 GMT -5 Truly beautiful. Your shines are always awesome. You do good work. Condor
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