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Post by MyNewHobby on Sept 2, 2009 15:08:13 GMT -5
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Post by tkrueger3 on Sept 2, 2009 15:25:30 GMT -5
OOOOOH - Pretty! Julie, what are the dark red ones called? The picture jaspers are gorgeous! And there are what looks like quartz with some sort of bright shiney clouds backed by some dark clouds - I love those! Good on ya, kid!
Tom
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Post by Toad on Sept 2, 2009 16:01:34 GMT -5
You have some nice stones there.
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Post by MyNewHobby on Sept 2, 2009 16:25:15 GMT -5
I also just thought of something ....
All in all .... even though there are many pieces that just did not happen the way I want (I may start them over again in another way), I ended up with pretty nice shines on most of them.
As always
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karock
has rocks in the head
Member since November 2007
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Post by karock on Sept 2, 2009 19:01:06 GMT -5
Julie,
Frames 17 through 23 are exciting, especially 22 and 23 with the banded Jasper. Really nice shape to compliment the color.
Karock
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Post by Noosh9057 on Sept 2, 2009 19:04:13 GMT -5
I love them all. WOW!!!!!! So Cool.
Roger
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Post by moondragon on Sept 2, 2009 19:42:54 GMT -5
Very Sweet:) Beautiful shine and I love the shapes:)
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Post by frane on Sept 3, 2009 17:09:52 GMT -5
I think the quartz doesn't like to be mixed with agates. Even though they are listed at the same hardness, a quartz will always loose out between the two. Your jasper with pyrite (red) looks really nice and the burro creek took a great shine! It still has a little of the matrix and roughness on the edge but it seems to add to them. The picture jaspers are always a bit sensitive because of the different levels of hardness that runs through them. You had a very tough batch there Julie and you did great with them!
Fran
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Post by MyNewHobby on Sept 3, 2009 18:22:52 GMT -5
I tried to make you proud Fran, considering you sent me the bulk of those goodies and I suppose the attempt is something to be proud of.
I just didn't pay enough attention (close enough yet) as to the internal workings of the rocks and not just the mohs. Just when you think you understand, nature decides she has a few more lessons to teach you.
I have not posted the pictures yet ... but the two pieces I did cut and tumble of the Plasma .... did not come out very well and with those two, my heart is slightly broken.
Will post more pictures this evening!
As always Guys...
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Post by superioragates on Sept 4, 2009 9:02:38 GMT -5
Those look awesome.....man I want some rocks shaped like that! LOL
Marie
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Post by MyNewHobby on Sept 4, 2009 11:30:30 GMT -5
I love making different shapes.
For some reason when I cut ... I just go off the beaten path. ;D
Thanks
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