Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on May 13, 2009 14:05:06 GMT -5
Hwdy folks, Well, got a larger batch out of polish today, kind of a mixed bag, poppy jasper, Texas Flint, the weird pseudomorph stuff and a bit from all over. here are a few pics. Thanks for looking.....Mel The whole batch minus the tinies I used for filler:  A few of the poppies:  A cool band of small orb poppies through dark jasper:  A little Texas flint from the creek that runs through my yard:  That weird pseudomorph stuff with the only piece of agatized wood I've ever found here on the ranch at the bottom:  |
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wyobrian
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Post by wyobrian on May 13, 2009 15:10:33 GMT -5
cool batch Mel very nice mix thanks Brian  |
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morticiamonroe
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Post by morticiamonroe on May 13, 2009 20:07:39 GMT -5
Sabre wow!! Those are beautiful! I LOVE the reds.. I've got a batch that I swear has been going since the Last Supper....  How long did they take? |
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Post by MrP on May 13, 2009 20:10:15 GMT -5
Great job on those......MrP
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darrad
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Post by darrad on May 13, 2009 20:20:32 GMT -5
Nice mix! The pseudomorph stuff is really cool.  |
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on May 13, 2009 21:19:14 GMT -5
Morticia; I just run my coarse grind and take out stones as they are ready. I'd say most these took 4-8 weeks with weekly recharges in coarse, then another 42 days for the other three steps as I run the last steps two weeks each. So, a long time *S*......Mel
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Post by Bejewelme on May 13, 2009 21:33:31 GMT -5
WOW Mel: I am sort of like you in the cab section, I venture over here and think WOWSERS why don't I visit more often??!! Those poppies are awesome, and great shine on all of them, I love cabbing, but there is nothing like a really beautiful and interesting tumbled stone!
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on May 13, 2009 22:41:14 GMT -5
Amber: I'd cab more too except I always have so many things I want to do and cabbing is so tedious while tumbling kinda takes care of itself. Also, my wife hates stone jewelry so I just wind up with a lot of cabs. I already have like a dozen bolas and probably 50 belt buckles *L* so I mainly tumble for the school kids in a buddy's class. Man, those kids send me the funniest thank you notes too. Kinda tickles my funny bone!..Mel
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Saskrock
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Post by Saskrock on May 13, 2009 22:53:20 GMT -5
Nice batch Mel. You got a great shine on those.
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Post by mohs on May 13, 2009 23:08:33 GMT -5
fine fine looking batch, Mel
after reading your time frame
i'm probably in trouble with my first batch I'm tumbl'n
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Post by parfive on May 14, 2009 1:57:10 GMT -5
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on May 14, 2009 2:45:37 GMT -5
Hi Mel
Now thats a real different batch they look great as well
That Poppy Jasper is something on its own its exceptional
Jack
yorkshire uk
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NorthShore-Rocks
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on May 14, 2009 7:45:25 GMT -5
Another great batch Mel! The poppies are great, but I really like your new local stuff!
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Post by krazydiamond on May 14, 2009 16:11:15 GMT -5
a lovely mixed batch, the poppy jasper really pops!
KD
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Post by frane on May 14, 2009 17:23:28 GMT -5
That is a beautiful batch and you gave us some close ups and that is just a treat! I love how you get such a beautiful shine and the flint doesn't dare chip for you! That is just great!!!
Fran
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Post by NatureNut on May 14, 2009 18:06:53 GMT -5
Oh my, that is a nice sea of poppies...
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