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Post by MyNewHobby on Aug 3, 2009 20:38:35 GMT -5
I am now doing a Snowy Quartz batch. I got this beautiful quartz from Morticia and am so stoked. I have never seen snowy quartz, let alone tumble it.        So it is now on its journey in my rotary ... I am starting it with lots of cushion (5 tablespoons of plastic pellets (they are great for the rotary) and 3 tablespoons of 60/90. I will check it again on Saturday. Please!!!!!! Any and all input .... if anyone thinks I am about to murder this batch, please tell me. Morticia!!! Thank You and everyone else .... I rely on you for guidance all the time. As always .... Julie |
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10thumbs
spending too much on rocks
I want to be reincarnated as a dog.
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Post by 10thumbs on Aug 4, 2009 11:17:59 GMT -5
Is that the white rock that they often use for landscaping?
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Post by MyNewHobby on Aug 4, 2009 14:00:54 GMT -5
Hi There!
Nope ... this is not landscaping rock (I don't think). What you see in the bowl is snowy quartz (with a couple of clear quartz) that I had to cut down to tumbling size.
The pictures look darker than they really are. They are a snowy color.
I still have some of the larger pieces left and some of them have their true and signature points.
As always
Julie
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NDK
Cave Dweller 
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Post by NDK on Aug 4, 2009 18:05:05 GMT -5
Hi Julie, that is beautiful rough! It looks very solid, and I like the simple solid color too. I bet this will look very elegant when completed.
I would forego using plastic pellets in the rough grind though. You want the stones to grind up against each other to help round them off.
Nate
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Post by MyNewHobby on Aug 4, 2009 19:29:27 GMT -5
Nate .... I am glad you said something as I using the pellets.
My fear ... is that (past history has taught me) they will fracture or crack without the cushion.
Yes .... I know that I am working with a solid quartz and the chances are very slim they will fracture or crack ... but I am erring on the side of caution.
I do not know if I could take another murdered batch. Yes .... I know practice and mistakes are very important in honing any skill well!
But .... when I check the batch Friday or Saturday and depending on how they look, I may eliminate the pellets.
As always
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