rollingstone
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by rollingstone on Sept 18, 2008 1:57:52 GMT -5
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Post by Bikerrandy on Sept 18, 2008 5:09:04 GMT -5
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Post by sitnwrap on Sept 18, 2008 5:59:54 GMT -5
These are proof of perfection in both rock and the master who took them to the highest level. Honestly, they took my breath away!
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ejs
spending too much on rocks
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Post by ejs on Sept 18, 2008 6:11:12 GMT -5
Awesome as usual, don! As you said, this jasper has a bit of unusual look. I really like the different shades/bands of brown.
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Post by creativeminded on Sept 18, 2008 8:30:05 GMT -5
Georgous shine you got on those. It still amazes me how the rough can turn out so beautifully with a few week, grit, water and polish.
Tami
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181lizard
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Post by 181lizard on Sept 18, 2008 11:25:28 GMT -5
I'd like everyone to take note about the junk in, junk out theory. Don uses mostly premium rough and when you put that together with his tumbling methods...THAT'S the kind of tumble he's left with.
Beautiful batch Don!
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pebblepup
has rocks in the head
Succor Creek Thunder Egg
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Post by pebblepup on Sept 18, 2008 12:13:57 GMT -5
Wow! That is a very nice tumble. I think I need to get my hands on some Bigg's Jasper.
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Wolfden
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Post by Wolfden on Sept 18, 2008 13:43:15 GMT -5
Dang .. you sure nailed the shine , great batch
Dennis
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Sept 18, 2008 14:24:13 GMT -5
You managed to outline the best in those stones, as usual!
Everytime I look at your tumbles I reconsider my idea that cabs are superior to tumbled rocks.
Adrian
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Sept 18, 2008 14:35:11 GMT -5
Gosh, that's one outstanding tumble! Love the wild patterns and boy did you nail that shine!. I flat love it when you tumble some of those materials that are usually considered too expensive to tumble. You sure do show us some fancy tumbles...Mel
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Sept 18, 2008 14:41:26 GMT -5
That is an outstanding batch, wow, I have NEVER seen Biggs polish up like that, unbelievable.
All I can say is wow!
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Roan
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Post by Roan on Sept 18, 2008 16:46:26 GMT -5
Disgustingly gorgeous!
I wish I had your patience when it comes to tumbling.
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Post by stardiamond on Sept 18, 2008 18:12:31 GMT -5
Beautiful material, beautiful shine.
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darrad
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Post by darrad on Sept 18, 2008 20:50:35 GMT -5
Don you do tumle some fine rough and always with top notch results. I have been looking for a nice chunck to slab and now I wonder if when I get it wether to slab it or tumble it.
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Post by parfive on Sept 18, 2008 21:26:47 GMT -5
Gotta give you credit, Don - you're always out there doing new and different stuff.
Rich
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Sept 18, 2008 21:40:07 GMT -5
Shoooooooooooooooot! I forgot to remind meself whenever opening Don's tumbling posts...getta bib!  ;D  I've never seen tumbled Biggs before...but what can you say about Tumbled Biggs???!!! That stuff is stinking awesome! You did a fantastic job Don. The patterns in the stuff is simply amazing. I gotta go look again! ;D Steve |
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Post by frane on Sept 19, 2008 21:54:49 GMT -5
Hi Don,
I post some Jasper's that are nice and you post some jasper's that are just fantastic! The Biggs is so much more vibrant than the picture jasper and that shine is absolutely beautiful!!!
Do you have any tips for me on what polish is best for Jaspers?
Fran
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carloscinco
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Post by carloscinco on Sept 20, 2008 22:14:25 GMT -5
Beautiful results with that Biggs Jasper! Do you preshape before tumbling?
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Post by LCARS on Sept 20, 2008 23:33:01 GMT -5
AWESOME!  Makes me want to tumble some Biggs now. |
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Post by stoner on Sept 23, 2008 10:58:08 GMT -5
Excellent job Don. If nothing else, you're consistent, always can count on seeing a perfect tumble from you. There are some great scenes in those pieces.
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