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Post by bobby1 on Dec 2, 2008 0:14:18 GMT -5
I went to a jewelry show this weekend and even though it was 98% focused on high-end jewelry I was able to find some cutting material. This Ocean Jasper was fashioned into polished slabs. Some of the larger pieces are thick enough to be sliced again and get more yield. Some of them have crystal pockets typical of this material. Back when Ocean Jasper came on the market I procrastinated so long that it became scarce and expensive. Now I'm relegated to searching for bargains where ever they may arise. This bunch was $42.00 Bob
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Post by Bejewelme on Dec 2, 2008 7:33:37 GMT -5
OOOOOOOOHHHHH AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH Bobby: I think that ocean jasper is one of the neatest stones, I think OJ and crazy lace are my favs. You got some nice stuff here, and $42 doesn't seem like a bad price, it is really expensive, I picked up a slab at a show that was $80, I almost choked. I put it down very carefully! Amber
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Post by Tonyterner on Dec 2, 2008 11:34:13 GMT -5
Good looking material and a nice variety of colors and patterns. So when will the shop be done so you can cab them?
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Post by bobby1 on Dec 2, 2008 12:13:25 GMT -5
Tony, Its going. Gonna get the sheeting on the roof today. Fog moved in yesterday (all over the Central Valley) and really cooled things down. Makes things slippery. Still on target for a March completion. I can hardly wait. I can't slab or tumble till then, but I'm still trying to cab in my c..c..c..cold garage!. Bob
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MidNight~Rocksi3
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Post by MidNight~Rocksi3 on Dec 2, 2008 12:38:34 GMT -5
Hey bobby! those stones are amazing! and man I sure miss the fog.. that pic is beautiful. looks like your project is coming along nicely..
Take a deep breath of fog air for me wouldya! *sighs*
*smiles*
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 2, 2008 22:12:26 GMT -5
Cool stuff, those are gonna make some killer cabs. The garage looks great, and BIG!!
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Post by Bejewelme on Dec 2, 2008 23:08:10 GMT -5
You are going to have a Cab Castle when that is done!!!! Ok, CA BOY, lets talk cold shall we? ?? It is 25 here, with an artic blast due in this weekend, Why did I leave San Diego?
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DeanW
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Post by DeanW on Dec 5, 2008 1:44:41 GMT -5
Good value on those pieces Bob - nice finds.
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