Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009

MyNewHobby
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Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 15, 2009 22:56:23 GMT -5

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Post by MyNewHobby on Sept 15, 2009 22:56:23 GMT -5

I am so stinkin happy right now I could just burst!!!!!!!!!

Probably the most sensitive (to date) rock that I have worked with I have decided is done.

If all of you remember my Obsidian batch with the Apache Tears.

Quick history for those that need to catch up ...

I had this great chunk of Mahogany Obsidian and a great pouch full of raw Apache tears.

Fast forward

I started this batch after I sliced and diced the Mahogany and here I am 23 days later (which I discovered was too long for volcanic glass) and happy as I can possibly be ...

I could put this batch in polish for another 4-7 days and I know it would come out spectacular ... but ... personally .... for me .... it is a spectacular batch ...

You are going to see some of the pieces that appear to be fractured, but are not .... these are flaws when I cut/sliced them.

The first set of pictures are the Mahogany and I just love them...

The second set are of the Apache Tears ... I love them just as much ... I lost a greater portion of their mass during the 60/90 .... this is all my bad ..

The third piece is the Rainbow Obsidian ...

Enjoy!!

You can stare at a rock for hours and never see the same thing twice.

MyNewHobby driving up their electric bill Member since January 2009 Posts: 2,282	Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 15, 2009 23:07:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MyNewHobby on Sept 15, 2009 23:07:26 GMT -5 ps .... my poor neighbor Bonnie had to pose with the Rainbow and was really upset about her bad cuticles .... Oh well
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superioragates driving up their electric bill Member since June 2009 Posts: 2,808	Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 15, 2009 23:11:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by superioragates on Sept 15, 2009 23:11:58 GMT -5 happy you should be!! lookin' really nice!! Marie

NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 15, 2009 23:20:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Sept 15, 2009 23:20:42 GMT -5 Woof! That's a tumble to be proud of Julie. Nice work. High fives! No go wrap that rainbow! Jo

superioragates driving up their electric bill Member since June 2009 Posts: 2,808	Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 15, 2009 23:23:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by superioragates on Sept 15, 2009 23:23:09 GMT -5 Yep I agree with nature, I did some wrappin', now it's yer turn!!

tkrueger3 driving up their electric bill Liquidating in HOT San Antonio, Texas! Member since May 2009 Posts: 2,279	Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 15, 2009 23:39:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkrueger3 on Sept 15, 2009 23:39:15 GMT -5 Congrats, Julie - you really got a great shine on those. Proud of ya! Hoping I can come close with my vib-a-rating preforms! Tom
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Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 16, 2009 4:23:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Sept 16, 2009 4:23:56 GMT -5 Beautiful job, those look great!
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moondragon Guest	Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 16, 2009 8:03:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by moondragon on Sept 16, 2009 8:03:58 GMT -5 I love them too:) Cant wait to see what design you come up with for the pièce de ré·sis·tance.

Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,497	Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 16, 2009 8:47:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Sept 16, 2009 8:47:54 GMT -5 Great looking tumble! You shined those up real fine.....Mel

NorthShore-Rocks fully equipped rock polisher Member since December 2008 Posts: 1,004	Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 16, 2009 8:48:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Sept 16, 2009 8:48:48 GMT -5 Nice job Julie!

wyobrian fully equipped rock polisher GO VIKINGS Member since February 2009 Posts: 1,739	Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 16, 2009 9:20:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wyobrian on Sept 16, 2009 9:20:47 GMT -5 Great job Julie ;D Brian

rockdewd has rocks in the head Member since October 2007 Posts: 605	Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 16, 2009 13:52:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockdewd on Sept 16, 2009 13:52:35 GMT -5 Julie, Nice work! Care to share your recipe for getting such a nice shine on Obisidian. My head is sore from trying to figure out how to get the stuff polished.

Noosh9057 fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2003 Posts: 1,613	Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 18, 2009 7:58:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Noosh9057 on Sept 18, 2009 7:58:10 GMT -5 WOW!!! Great job. I hope my batch comes out that good. Roger
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MyNewHobby
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Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 18, 2009 13:31:08 GMT -5

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Post by MyNewHobby on Sept 18, 2009 13:31:08 GMT -5

Thank you all for the great input and back patting!

As for the Obsidian ... other than I let it go too long in the grit stages, the pre and polish are nothing special. The grit stages take care of any blemishes and since it is volcanic glass, that makes it simple.

Just polish and lots of cushion.

Again .. many thanks

You can stare at a rock for hours and never see the same thing twice.

gem97845 starting to shine! Member since August 2009 Posts: 47	Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 18, 2009 16:02:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gem97845 on Sept 18, 2009 16:02:45 GMT -5 Well, I think you have converted me to a obsidian fan! Guess I will have to make a trip to Glass Butte and pick up a tumbler load! Great job! There beautiful!

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Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 18, 2009 19:10:34 GMT -5

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Post by MyNewHobby on Sept 18, 2009 19:10:34 GMT -5

Hi All!

Gem .... if you go off and get some obsidian goodies .... maybe you can think of me and I will buy a small FRB from you. Maybe some others would like some too. I think that I have developed a love for obsidians.

I would LOVE some more.

I really wish I could remember who the RTH er was that sent me that beautiful chunk of mahogany. I would also buy a small FRB of some more.

Wooof!

You can stare at a rock for hours and never see the same thing twice.

frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 19, 2009 7:02:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Sept 19, 2009 7:02:41 GMT -5 That is a very nice batch Julie! Even the ones that have chips can be reworked later when you do another obsidian batch and they will turn out just as great as the others! Fran

MyNewHobby driving up their electric bill Member since January 2009 Posts: 2,282	Obsidian Batch ... Tuesday Sep 15 2009 Sept 19, 2009 12:17:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MyNewHobby on Sept 19, 2009 12:17:11 GMT -5 Thank You Fran!!!
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