nosoupforyou
off to a rocking start
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Post by nosoupforyou on Aug 15, 2009 8:14:56 GMT -5
Hello everyone, and thanks again for the nice feedback and warm welcome. Here is the rest of the stones from the Blue Lace/Garnet/Bloodstone tumble. I had to keep adding stones to keep the level at 5/8 during the rough grind, so the final yield was well over 10 lbs. I believe thats something that is not stressed enough as one gets into tumbling - that to do it right, you need to ensure you start with lots of extra rough rocks of equal hardness to the initial batch. Otherwise, the final result will include cracks and a lesser shine. Here goes... Lace Agate   Crazy Lace     Rose Quartz  Jockeys Agate  Brown Moss Agate  Fire Agate (without the fire!)  Green Tree Agate (Always has minute pits - a difficult tumble)  Unknown Jasper  "Agate ate a garnet"  Cue the Jaws theme music...  Have a great day, Jim |
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Post by moondragon on Aug 15, 2009 9:07:33 GMT -5
Interesting shapes and colors and textures.
Very nice. Enjoying seeing the post:)
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Post by frane on Aug 15, 2009 9:38:04 GMT -5
That is a fantastic tumble! My crazy laces always want to undercut and you have a whole plate of beauties there! The rose quartz turned out great!
You are right about starting with enough rock. It is not enough to have a full barrel to begin with. You need more than that because of the mass that is lost during the tumbles.
Fran
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Post by NatureNut on Aug 15, 2009 9:43:03 GMT -5
Total eye candy, Jim. Great job on these. Thanks for pointing out that important thing to remember. Have lots of extra rough of equal hardness to ensure proper bowl levels. WTG! Jo
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NorthShore-Rocks
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Aug 15, 2009 20:53:37 GMT -5
I like the shape, pattern, color and shine on those rocks! Nice tumble!
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Larry
spending too much on rocks
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Post by Larry on Aug 15, 2009 21:07:12 GMT -5
Wow, those turned out really great. Makes me want to try tumbling again.
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Aug 15, 2009 21:54:57 GMT -5
Beautiful tumbles Jim!
BTW, these pretzels... are making me... thirsty!
Nate
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karock
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Post by karock on Aug 16, 2009 10:41:48 GMT -5
Jim
WOW what a beautiful batch - I like these as much as the first post. Very exciting variety and colors. What do you do with all of these nice stones?
Karock
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Aug 16, 2009 11:10:21 GMT -5
Those Crazy Laces turned out PERFECT!!!! I could scroll through them all day. Love all the variety of patterns. The rest of the batch isn't too shabby either. I'm glad I looked!
Steve
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Sabre52
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Me and my gal, Rosie
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Post by Sabre52 on Aug 16, 2009 11:52:38 GMT -5
Nice! Crazy lace is always a favorite tumble in my book.....Mel
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Post by Noosh9057 on Aug 16, 2009 15:19:42 GMT -5
Wow very very nice.
Roger
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rocko
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Post by rocko on Aug 16, 2009 15:39:36 GMT -5
That crazy lace is so nice. I have a batch of it tumbling right now and your post is making me even more anxious to see the results.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Aug 16, 2009 18:22:03 GMT -5
Beautiful tumbles, post more!!  |
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Aug 17, 2009 2:42:37 GMT -5
Hi Jim,
Can I add my welcome to the board even if im a bit late,
My that lace Ag is beautifull the designs are awsome , colours magnificently varied and the gloss finish is something to be aimed for
Great batch thanks for showing
Jack Yorkshire UK
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Capricorn
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Post by Capricorn on Aug 21, 2009 14:36:24 GMT -5
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harryz
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by harryz on Aug 26, 2009 6:49:17 GMT -5
Wow, i like the patterns of the crazy lace, nice polish. thanks for posting.
harry
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Terry664
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Post by Terry664 on Aug 31, 2009 15:18:22 GMT -5
Wonderful batch, great shine.
Terry
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Post by Bejewelme on Aug 31, 2009 20:15:25 GMT -5
WOW:
What an awesome batch of lace! Very nice and that fire agate looks super even without the fire!
Beautiful batch of stones!
Amber
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pporky
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Post by pporky on Sept 3, 2009 5:32:23 GMT -5
great batch soupy they are all real nice but my faves are the jasper...ppork
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