Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Jan 3, 2009 12:59:25 GMT -5
Howdy folks, First batch of this year and finally got more Rockshed AO so I'm back to that as a final polish. Actually like it better than the more expensive tin oxide. This is again a Heinz 57 batch with a little of everything. I apologize for the dust specks. It's windy outside where I took the pics and it's blowing cedar pollen all over.Thanks for looking...Mel The whole batch, smalls, junk, everything included:  Couple of nice Bubblegums from the batch including a Workforce slabbette:  South Cady's Jasper from the new site I found just before my move. The silvery areas are hematite which actually polished up real well.  Finally, some Indian Bloodstone. Man this stuff really takes a shine!  |
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NorthShore-Rocks
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Jan 3, 2009 13:04:44 GMT -5
They're all beautiful! I really like the contrast between the green and red in Indian Bloodstone.
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ejs
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Post by ejs on Jan 3, 2009 16:20:30 GMT -5
Wow!  Awesome job as usual, Mel. Those bloodstones are stunning in their glassiness. |
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Post by frane on Jan 3, 2009 22:33:32 GMT -5
Great batch Mel!
I especially like that last pic of bloodstone. The one on the left is my favorite!
Fran
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Post by NatureNut on Jan 3, 2009 22:42:09 GMT -5
Stellar! I like Fran's fav and the South Cadys.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2009 23:51:20 GMT -5
Yep, I like the bloodstone best as well. Nice Mel!
Shannon
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Jan 4, 2009 1:34:25 GMT -5
That bloodstone has amazing colors and a blinding shine.
Adrian
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Post by stonesthatrock on Jan 4, 2009 9:50:46 GMT -5
i have to agree with the bloodstone, wonderful shine and color.
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Saskrock
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Post by Saskrock on Jan 4, 2009 11:37:10 GMT -5
Me too, that bloodstone is awsome!!!
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jan 4, 2009 11:49:02 GMT -5
Awesome batch!! |
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Post by darrad on Jan 4, 2009 15:31:58 GMT -5
Great batch of reds there!
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Post by sitnwrap on Jan 4, 2009 17:07:42 GMT -5
That is an awesome batch. Makes me want to burry my hands in the box and holdem. I love all your small group pics and the shine on the bloodstone in amazing but what is that yellow one left to the center of the first pic? That one looks sweet.
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Jan 4, 2009 17:11:33 GMT -5
sitnwrap: That is an unusual piece. It's actually a Sweetwater agate I think I got from Slydog here in our group. Most from that location are just clear agate with dendrites but that one was bright yellow....Mel
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Post by krazydiamond on Jan 5, 2009 12:54:25 GMT -5
sweet lookin' stones, Mel....love the shine!
KD
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Post by nansaidh on Jan 6, 2009 11:52:41 GMT -5
Gorgeous Mel - nice start to '09!
Nancy
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Post by sparkles on Jan 6, 2009 16:57:26 GMT -5
Hey Mel! Great to see some more of your lovely tumbles Mate, those stones are Soooo Shiny! I particularly liked seeing the Cady Mountain Jasper, that Haematite marbling is cool, I always like it when I see those metallic patterns in my jaspers. Neat Stuff! I have to agree that the Bloodstone is top stuff, I'm working on some Indian Bloodstone at the moment and it's really very hard indeed, I can tell it's going to shine like the sun when it's done, yours are top notch tumbles Mel, thanks so much for sharing them with us! Cheers, Sparkles. p.s. Is that a pretty poppy I see top right? |
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Jan 6, 2009 17:06:45 GMT -5
Sparkles: Yep, several pieces of poppy jasper in that lot. I just sorted out a whole tub of poppy jasper tumble material I'm gonna start throwing in as filler with my new loads so I'll try to post some pics as they come out....Mel
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Post by desertdweller on Jan 14, 2009 20:26:11 GMT -5
Wow, wish we could tumble through to a polish! Those are nice!
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Post by rocklicker on Jan 15, 2009 2:18:21 GMT -5
Great 1st tumbling batch of '09 Mel. That Cady's jasper is really something. Really good shine on those too!
Steve
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