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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on May 31, 2009 3:23:40 GMT -5
I had to put these back to try to get a better finish on the glass (which I didnt manage) This lot is very uninteresting more of a clean up operation , Full batch  Amythyist Chev  Smoky Quartze  Opal  Link to full batch photos and Hanging baskets production imageevent.com/jemcraft/rocksandbaskets;jsessionid=iypbr910s2.buffalo_sI still have difficultie in getting a full shine on the glass Comments and Tips much appreciated Thanks for looking Jack Yorkshire |
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Post by connrock on Jun 1, 2009 6:05:41 GMT -5
Jack,
Some of the batch are PERFECT as they are the hard rocks.The others are softer and we know what happens when we mix rocks of different hardness.lol
A clean up load will lead to some good and some bad rocks for the above reason.
The glass should be done on it's own with no rocks whatsoever.
Do the glass as you do the obsidian and you should do fine.
One half glass 1/2 filler is a good way to start.
Good luck and happy tumblin'!
connrock
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Post by Bejewelme on Jun 1, 2009 6:45:57 GMT -5
I like the smokey quartz! Was that slag glass or sea glass you were tumbling? I don't know anything about tumbling, except that I like a shiney tumbled stone and pics of them!
You will figure it out!
Amber
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Post by MikeS on Jun 1, 2009 8:31:39 GMT -5
very nice!
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Post by frane on Jun 1, 2009 15:23:59 GMT -5
I think for a clean up batch, you did a great job on the harder stones. They have a beautiful shine! I have to agree with Connrock. Separate out your glass and wait till you have another batch of glass and throw it in. I think you will be happier with the shine if it is done on it's own with a lot of cushioning.
Fran
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jun 2, 2009 1:53:23 GMT -5
Hi
Tom & Fran thanks I will bear that in mind the next time and save up glass
Amber
Not sea glass just a Blue bottle I broke up and polished ( or rather Tried to ) I have done a green one before
Thanks for the replies
Jack Yorkshire UK
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