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Post by NatureNut on Feb 12, 2009 16:10:33 GMT -5
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NorthShore-Rocks
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Feb 12, 2009 16:25:58 GMT -5
Very cool Naturenut! You have been very busy working on material from all over. Looking forward to your progression pics!  |
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Post by Mudshark on Feb 12, 2009 17:55:44 GMT -5
That's a really nice variety of stones.I like the agate from MichaelJohn.Cant wait to see the end result.I'm sure they'll be fantastic.
Mike
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Post by bouldergal on Feb 12, 2009 22:35:07 GMT -5
Great collection! I think my favorite is the "ink blot" - I'm not sure I've ever seen the soft colors like that before.
Susan
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Post by Bikerrandy on Feb 12, 2009 23:49:31 GMT -5
Those look great!!  Don't forget, the secret to a good vibe tumble is filling the bowl to the proper level. You already know this, but I'm reminding you because of all the times I got impatient and said "screw it, I'm starting the tumbler right now!" lol |
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Post by frane on Feb 13, 2009 7:23:48 GMT -5
Those are all beautiful! I would watch the softer stones though. The others may try and beat them up and they are just too pretty to loose!
I am really looking forward to your final. These should really be great!
Fran
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Post by NatureNut on Feb 13, 2009 7:38:02 GMT -5
NSR and Bouldergal, Thanks! I can't wait to see either!
Randy, Yep! I'm cutting a little more today of some stuff I just got from Shannon, just to make sure!
Fran, This is all harder stuff. I carefully separated out the softer stones for a separate load before I posted this. Some of my local stuff is loaded with druzy pockets that I've filled with super glue. Are you seeing something that should go in the softer load?
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Feb 13, 2009 10:08:14 GMT -5
Hey Jo...
I have some Lakers put aside that have some cool druzy pockets. Some of them are little more than druzy and have bigger crystals in the pockets.
You mentioned you used super glue. Is there a way to use wax or a temporary material to protect larger interesting pockets in a tumble?
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Post by NatureNut on Feb 13, 2009 15:50:27 GMT -5
Gosh, I've read about it, let me search for it. Maybe someone who has worked with druzy pockets can save us with an answer!
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Post by NatureNut on Feb 14, 2009 9:15:34 GMT -5
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Feb 15, 2009 11:23:07 GMT -5
Thanks Jo!  |
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Post by NatureNut on Feb 15, 2009 21:57:44 GMT -5
NSR, It might mean stabilizing with something like super glue or Opticon and cleaning them out really well between stages, to the point of scrubbing them out with a toothbrush. Well Randy's right and I added some saw cuts, tiny agate pieces and other great material from Bejewelme. I'll run it in fine grit in my vibe for another two days to round everything before I add my preshapes. I had one last warm day on Friday to cut some material from Weeshan that arrived Thursday night. Couldn't wait, had to get some in this load. Mozarkite from Weeshan, and Marmalade Jasper from Randy will be going into the vibe.  I'll keep you posted on its progress. |
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Post by MyNewHobby on Feb 16, 2009 12:06:12 GMT -5
Oh Nature ...
Do you have that book cabbing in 5 easy steps ready for me? ;D
They look awesome!!
Julie
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Post by NatureNut on Feb 16, 2009 12:08:26 GMT -5
LOL. No, Julie. I just know a good guy named BikerRandy who is willing to answer all my dumb questions until I get it right! When you get your vibe (and I know you will), you'll be turning out some crazy-awesome vibe cabs! You'll see!
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Post by NatureNut on Feb 19, 2009 9:03:05 GMT -5
Well, the official load has been started! On Tuesday, I sorted out the rough pitty stuff and kept those that were rounded and ready to roll and added them to my preshapes. Some of my local druzy jaspers were too pitty to go on, and that's ok, my spot in PA is not known for its jaspers, LOL. So, here's some pics of the load at its Bon Voyage in 220 grit. Oh, and I snuck in some preshapes of the Graveyard Point Plume Agate that Shannon sent me, but forgot to take pics. Here is the load:    Added a couple tsp of plastic pellets and a pinch of borax to help sliding. Gonna try to keep the level high enough so that they roll gently, and not knock together. I have a bunch of teenies and a couple bigger stones from previous batches to add throughout the process. Jo BTW, that was a stink-bug, not a roach in the first pic... they've infiltrated! There, cropped it out! LOL. |
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Post by CUL-Ann on Feb 19, 2009 10:27:23 GMT -5
Jo,
Your local stuff , do you go over to the ocean for that or a gravel pit, or can you get them from the waterway going past your city??
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Post by NatureNut on Feb 19, 2009 11:09:56 GMT -5
Cul-Ann, sending you a PM. Jo
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Post by frane on Feb 19, 2009 12:36:43 GMT -5
That looks like a nice batch Jo. I am looking through all of my stuff now to see what will go in the vibe next. Some aventurine will be going back to the drawing board but that will be down the line a bit. Time for a change.
Fran
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Feb 19, 2009 15:47:12 GMT -5
I'm a little late to the show, but I've read somewhere on here that people have been successful filling druzy pockets with beeswax and then putting the stones in hot water to get the wax back out.
Haven't tried it myself yet, but I intend to.
Chuck
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Post by NatureNut on Feb 20, 2009 9:13:17 GMT -5
Never too late for this party, Chuck! Thanks for that answer!
Jo
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Don't forget, the secret to a good vibe tumble is filling the bowl to the proper level. You already know this, but I'm reminding you because of all the times I got impatient and said "screw it, I'm starting the tumbler right now!" lol 
