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Post by frane on Apr 19, 2009 13:08:29 GMT -5
Well, I let these go through the whole cycle in the rotary tumbler. They started the first week of January and I just pulled them out of the burnishing. I love Tigers Eye!   Sorry about the blurry close ups.   Thanks for looking! Fran |
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Post by bushmanbilly on Apr 19, 2009 13:28:40 GMT -5
Nice shine, and shapes. Well done.
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Post by krazydiamond on Apr 19, 2009 14:24:32 GMT -5
sweet batch, tiger eye is one of my favs too.
KD
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Post by Bikerrandy on Apr 19, 2009 16:52:29 GMT -5
Tigers eye isn't the easiest stuff to tumble, those turned out perfect!! Great job Fran  |
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Post by frane on Apr 19, 2009 17:17:04 GMT -5
Hmmm, Easiest? I have been doing something wrong then or is is just the great quality of the rocks you get. You don't know how many were lost along the way due to pitting and splitting. I left them in the tumbler to finish all the way through since I didn't have enough for the vibe. I have also decided my vibe sucks compared to yours....(Somehow, this all doesn't sound right.  Fran |
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Post by Bejewelme on Apr 19, 2009 18:48:56 GMT -5
Fran:
Well those were worth the stress, they look great!!! 4 months, ugh now I know why I don't tumble. I think Randy said tiger's eye is NOT easy to tumble,
Amber
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Post by frane on Apr 19, 2009 20:02:03 GMT -5
Oh, Duhhh, I need to clean my glasses or learn to read right. I know I think they are hard and Randy does too. That makes since. Thought I was really doing something wrong there.
Fran
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Post by ejs on Apr 19, 2009 20:55:35 GMT -5
Great shine on those! I have ruined some tiger's eye right at the end in the tumbler, so I applaud the nice finish on yours!
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Apr 19, 2009 21:20:24 GMT -5
They look outstanding to me Fran!!! They are gorgeous! Great Job  |
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Post by kap on Apr 19, 2009 21:26:48 GMT -5
I have a 5 gal. bucket full I have been wanting to tumble but afraid I will mess them up . Those look GREAT! Keith |
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Post by MikeS on Apr 21, 2009 17:11:54 GMT -5
excellent batch!
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Post by MyNewHobby on Apr 21, 2009 19:52:05 GMT -5
Frane!!! They are wonderful!!
Tiger Eye and Citrines are probably to-date .... my all time favorites... their colors are wonderful!!!!
Julie
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Post by darrad on Apr 21, 2009 20:08:55 GMT -5
A lot of time some of my pieces get dull on the edges like the fibers are getting pulled out. I do not see any of that. Great job!!!!
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Post by luv2hound on Apr 21, 2009 21:12:04 GMT -5
These are gorgeous Fran. You've given me hope now. I have some here too, that I've been afraid to tumble.
Mitzi
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Post by sitnwrap on Apr 21, 2009 22:44:01 GMT -5
Oh, those are beautiful. I have a soft spot for Tigereye. You did a great job on these.
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 21, 2009 23:31:55 GMT -5
Beautiful batch, Fran!
Adrian
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Post by mohs on Apr 21, 2009 23:35:11 GMT -5
those be pretty tumbled stones!
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Post by BuiltonRock on Apr 22, 2009 8:16:51 GMT -5
These are wonderful Fran.
John
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 22, 2009 12:53:52 GMT -5
Nice shine!
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Post by Condor on Apr 22, 2009 21:57:14 GMT -5
Niiiiiiice. Really nice. So shiny.
Condor
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