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Post by frane on Sept 19, 2008 21:42:08 GMT -5
Well, after many weeks, I have given up on the Ocean Jasper. I was afraid if I kept going , there would not be anything left. Even now, they are full of crystal areas that pit out. Almost every stone has a hole or vug in it. At least they shined up nice for the most part.  Here are a few close up  Thanks for looking. Fran |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Sept 19, 2008 21:59:56 GMT -5
Those look beautiful to me!!  |
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ejs
spending too much on rocks
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Post by ejs on Sept 20, 2008 7:33:09 GMT -5
Why aren't you pleased, Fran? They look great to me. A few crystalline vugs can be quite pretty!
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Post by frane on Sept 20, 2008 9:00:16 GMT -5
They can be. I just wanted to make (or attempt) some wire wraps out of these. Some crystals have come out so badly they are rough now. I have heard there are fillers or varnishes but I have no idea what they are or if they are even worth it. Here are some pics that may show it a little better on what has bothered me on some of my favs.   Fran |
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lynskyn1970
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by lynskyn1970 on Sept 20, 2008 9:28:57 GMT -5
it gives the rocks character with all the vugs and pockets in them. they are very unique and beautiful.
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ejs
spending too much on rocks
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Post by ejs on Sept 20, 2008 14:07:13 GMT -5
I agree with lyns. I think you are being too hard on yourself! I can understand what you are saying - that desire for the totally even smoothness. But these are all quite lovely.
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Post by LCARS on Sept 20, 2008 23:41:37 GMT -5
OJ is usually full of those so you just gotta go with it.  Running adequately thick slurry and doing thurough burnishing cycles between stages is all you can do. I personally think the vugs are attractive if they are not too beat up around the edges but like leopard jasper, I can never bring myself to accept those softer spots that undercut and stay dull even after AO followed by TO polish.  |
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