2nd batch outta the tumbler...... (pics ready!)

nansaidh spending too much on rocks Jewelry artist, graphic designer, dog lover, car nut (etc.) Member since August 2008 Posts: 311	2nd batch outta the tumbler...... (pics ready!) Oct 10, 2008 11:37:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nansaidh on Oct 10, 2008 11:37:10 GMT -5 ...... but pics will have to wait. The Big Sur Jade Festival beckons! ;D Nancy
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2nd batch outta the tumbler...... (pics ready!) Oct 11, 2008 14:22:14 GMT -5

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Post by nansaidh on Oct 11, 2008 14:22:14 GMT -5

Okay - I'm back.

Here are a few highlights from my second tumbled batch (coarse - 2 wks with recharge; 1 wk in 120/220; 1 wk in 500, 2 wks in CPP polish, 1 day Borax burnish):

My favorite (nearly black) jade - the "bicycle seat".

Some jaspers:

A few rhodonite?

A handful of jades & serpentines:

a grey jade with some blue areas:

another really sweet jade (will be set)

what am I?

And a LOT more photos in the gallery if you're interested:
Album: Second Batch of Tumbled Stones

Nancy

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connrock still telling self it's just a hobby Ranger,,,My little buddy Member since July 2004 Posts: 4,374	2nd batch outta the tumbler...... (pics ready!) Oct 12, 2008 3:51:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by connrock on Oct 12, 2008 3:51:12 GMT -5 Great job on the "earth tones" and perfect timing for this time of year!!! connrock
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69beeper spending too much on rocks Member since August 2004 Posts: 377	2nd batch outta the tumbler...... (pics ready!) Oct 12, 2008 17:24:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 69beeper on Oct 12, 2008 17:24:26 GMT -5 Great shine!

Roan has rocks in the head Member since January 2008 Posts: 600	2nd batch outta the tumbler...... (pics ready!) Oct 12, 2008 20:19:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Roan on Oct 12, 2008 20:19:02 GMT -5 Crap! I wish I could get the jade I have to shine like that. Sigh.

sitnwrap gets rocks for Christmas Member since March 2008 Posts: 5,004	2nd batch outta the tumbler...... (pics ready!) Oct 12, 2008 21:19:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sitnwrap on Oct 12, 2008 21:19:31 GMT -5 Those are really beautiful. I love the Jade with the blue areas and also the last pic.

LCARS has started giving rock gifts Keep Rollin'! Member since September 2005 Posts: 3,839	2nd batch outta the tumbler...... (pics ready!) Oct 13, 2008 15:41:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by LCARS on Oct 13, 2008 15:41:31 GMT -5 Nice shine on that batch, good job for only the 2nd one! ...Doesn't look like any of those are rhodonites though.
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2nd batch outta the tumbler...... (pics ready!) Oct 13, 2008 16:09:21 GMT -5

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Post by nansaidh on Oct 13, 2008 16:09:21 GMT -5

Oct 13, 2008 15:41:31 GMT -5 LCARS said:

Nice shine on that batch, good job for only the 2nd one!

...Doesn't look like any of those are rhodonites though.

Well pooh. What do you think the pinkish ones might be?

Thanks!
Nancy

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nansaidh spending too much on rocks Jewelry artist, graphic designer, dog lover, car nut (etc.) Member since August 2008 Posts: 311	2nd batch outta the tumbler...... (pics ready!) Oct 13, 2008 16:10:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nansaidh on Oct 13, 2008 16:10:40 GMT -5 Oct 12, 2008 20:19:02 GMT -5 Roan said: Crap! I wish I could get the jade I have to shine like that. Sigh. Eileen - maybe you need some California jade! (?) Nancy
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frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	2nd batch outta the tumbler...... (pics ready!) Oct 14, 2008 19:48:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Oct 14, 2008 19:48:55 GMT -5 They are all great looking but the jade you picked for a wrap is just fantastic! I look forward to seeing it when it is done! Fran

morticiamonroe starting to spend too much on rocks Member since October 2008 Posts: 147	2nd batch outta the tumbler...... (pics ready!) Oct 27, 2008 7:32:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by morticiamonroe on Oct 27, 2008 7:32:28 GMT -5 Looove the jaspers!

stonesthatrock In Memoriam RIP Ralph, you are missed Member since December 2006 Posts: 7,115	2nd batch outta the tumbler...... (pics ready!) Oct 27, 2008 22:22:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stonesthatrock on Oct 27, 2008 22:22:04 GMT -5 very nice bunch. i wish i could get a shine on anything lol
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