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Post by Condor on Nov 13, 2008 19:15:02 GMT -5
Those are so cool. So many different kinds and they all tumbled well together.
Condor
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catskillrocks
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Post by catskillrocks on Nov 13, 2008 19:59:17 GMT -5
Very nice variety and what a shine! Thanks for sharing. Do you think that if those were tumbled instead of in a vibe the shape/shine would have been the same? Just curious, Thanks. Don
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rockwizz
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Post by rockwizz on Nov 14, 2008 16:27:39 GMT -5
Beautiful batch. The color contrast is absolutely amazing. Where did you find the brazilian jasper? I've never been able to get my hands on some of that stuff. I have some agates from brazil, but not jaspers.
Let me know and thanks for sharing.
Ozzy
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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 14, 2008 18:44:32 GMT -5
Ebay sellers Astrogallery and Roughsale sell alot of stuff out of Brazil, that's who I get all of mine from. Today I cut up some black and red jasper, tiger cobra jasper, fancy jasper, and red and pink swirl jasper, all from Brazil.
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rollingstone
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by rollingstone on Nov 15, 2008 0:52:22 GMT -5
Guess I must have missed this thread until now.... better late than never. What a super batch, those are outstanding!!
-Don
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navi
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Post by navi on Nov 15, 2008 10:25:52 GMT -5
stoooooopid question from a newbie. how do you attach the jewlery mounting? super glue? elmers? spit? i really don't know and am thinking of making jewlery and want/need to know the trick to this.
thanks
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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 15, 2008 10:38:33 GMT -5
I use Hughes 330 epoxy, it's a two-part epoxy that's VERY strong. I wouldn't use anything else. Bernies sells it..... www.bernieslapidary.com |
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navi
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by navi on Nov 15, 2008 11:08:18 GMT -5
thanks randy. how permenant is it? would the stones ever fall off?
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rockwolf
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by rockwolf on Nov 15, 2008 17:18:01 GMT -5
Thanks Randy, will look out for some Montana moss agate now! Don't know if it's sold over here but it's certainly beautiful!!
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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 15, 2008 17:24:40 GMT -5
navi- I haven't had one fall off yet. In fact, it's a challenge trying to pull one off with pliers.
rockwolf- I got my Montanas from Ebay. There's some on there now, do an ebay search for "Montana agate rough".
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rockwolf
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by rockwolf on Nov 17, 2008 8:16:30 GMT -5
Will do! Thanks again Randy! ;D
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 18, 2008 3:09:20 GMT -5
Hi Rock wolf, Moss Agate Try Burhouses ,Huddersfield pm me if you want details but on Internet. www.burhouse.com/Now split into 2 1/2s try Rockshop not very good display (on net) if you go to the warehouse in Hudderesfield it is amazing tons and tons of rocks ) Jack Yorkshire UK |
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Rogue Trader
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"Don't cry because you are leaving, smile because you were there."
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Post by Rogue Trader on Nov 18, 2008 5:20:28 GMT -5
Hi Rock wolf, Moss Agate Try Burhouses ,Huddersfield pm me if you want details but on Internet. www.burhouse.com/Now split into 2 1/2s try Rockshop not very good display (on net) if you go to the warehouse in Hudderesfield it is amazing tons and tons of rocks ) Jack Yorkshire UK Just had a phone call with these people, if you are not a business they are not interested in dealing with you. I'll just stick with getting my rough rocks from India, it's loads cheaper, but you do have to wait 4 - 6 weeks for it to arrive  |
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rockwolf
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by rockwolf on Nov 18, 2008 8:43:49 GMT -5
Thank you both! Currently awaiting a reponse from an ebayer in the USA as regards shipping cost to the UK. Will also have a look with Google to see what's out there and failing that, I'll just be patient and see what's about at the next mineral show!  |
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 19, 2008 4:02:34 GMT -5
Rockwolf,
I have had rocks sent by the "Flat rate Box" from the Rockshed , Jamie and Tom
This is the easiest way and works well
Rouge Trader,
Print yourself a Business card and send it to them, Business is Business and money they didn turn us away !!!!!!
I need to go some time soon do you want to go ? we could meet on A1 at Leeming (MacDonalds) send me a Pm
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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Simon
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Post by Simon on Nov 19, 2008 13:29:54 GMT -5
Rockwolf,
As Jack says "flat rate boxes" are the way to go 19lbs in a box and about £27 to ship it, so as long as your rocks aren't to expensive you'd be looking at £60 to £65 total per box.
If I could buy by the container load I would. How many rocks is that. Ahh daydreams.
All you have to do is have a look at what some of the online sellers in the UK sell their products for then have a look at ebay to give you an idea of how much money you could save, and you can always ask here.
Catmandew has a few tons of rock hanging around, so does desertdweller and michaeljohn does a very good deal, I think I'll be ordering some willow creek off catmandew but that'll be after Christmas.
The exchange rate isn't the best at the moment but you can still get a good deal.
Simon
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rockwolf
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by rockwolf on Nov 20, 2008 4:08:34 GMT -5
Thanks Simon! Will look those people up!  |
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ejs
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Post by ejs on Dec 6, 2008 8:35:43 GMT -5
Randy rules! Very inspiring.
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