lablover2484
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Post by lablover2484 on Oct 20, 2009 1:44:04 GMT -5
I really want to tumble some of the apache tears but I cant seem to locate any of it without paying a arm and a leg for it. Any suggestions?
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Post by connrock on Oct 20, 2009 6:46:25 GMT -5
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Post by Jack, lapidaryrough on Oct 20, 2009 8:49:01 GMT -5
Yuma Arizona is famous for their Apache tear Bed`s
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Post by 150FromFundy on Oct 20, 2009 17:37:40 GMT -5
I just bought some from The Rock Shed. They were in the advertised size range, but 80% of them were on the small end of the scale. Raisin sized. They are OK for earrings, but you may be after something larger. Pay attention to the small end of the advertised size.
Darryl.
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Post by frane on Oct 20, 2009 18:36:12 GMT -5
I bought some just a couple of weeks ago from Jamie (Dessertdweller) Her web site used to be mybluerocks but now I think it is arizonalapidary. I will have to look it up and add it. They were a really good price too! Here it is: www.arizonalapidaryandminerals.com/ Fran |
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renterdan
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Post by renterdan on Oct 21, 2009 0:07:57 GMT -5
I also bought few pounds from Jamie a few weeks ago. Excellent stones, amd the price was great!
Dan.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 21, 2009 9:04:27 GMT -5
I'll have to search,but I read an article about "tears" being found on the Oregon,California border on Highway 101.......It was in "Rock and Gem" mag..................
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Post by Jack, lapidaryrough on Oct 21, 2009 10:03:06 GMT -5
The site is the Volcano that erupted in about 1868, i seen it from the air though i here their is a lot o obsidian in the area as it drain a huge Lake
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Post by rocklicker on Oct 22, 2009 18:45:54 GMT -5
orrrrrrr... come to the Burro Creek trip this coming up February! We collected some there very close to the campground and had a great time looking for them in the dark with flashlights. They were actually easy to see then! Check out the trips and shows section! I strongly recommend going if you possible can. It's loads of fun, apache tears and all.
Steve
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rallyrocks
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Post by rallyrocks on Oct 23, 2009 13:00:24 GMT -5
From W Virginia I think you probably will be best off buying from one of the suppliers mentioned above- if you find yourself out here west of the Rockies there are all kinds of places we can point you to go- from Washington down to Arizona where you can just wander out and collect bucketloads of them.
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Post by MyNewHobby on Oct 24, 2009 20:15:31 GMT -5
I am so gonna print this out... I want lots more of Apache Tears.
I love working with them. Yes ... they are temperamental .... but they are gorgeous when done.
As always
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lablover2484
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Post by lablover2484 on Oct 25, 2009 22:59:57 GMT -5
Thank you all very much, I actually went to arizonalapidary and ordered some great stuff, can't wait to roll the apache tears, are they real tempermental?
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Post by Toad on Oct 25, 2009 23:04:08 GMT -5
Yes, some people say they are even harder to do than obsidian - others don't seem to have much of a problem. Just remember to treat them with kid gloves and you should do fine.
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Post by Jack, lapidaryrough on Oct 25, 2009 23:23:54 GMT -5
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leadhand
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Post by leadhand on Nov 6, 2009 16:13:45 GMT -5
Uhhh .. on a Apache's face? Sorry, I know it's a groaner but I couldn't resist.
Kevin
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bushmanbilly
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Post by bushmanbilly on Nov 6, 2009 16:20:33 GMT -5
Check out the "buy and sell" in this forum. There is a box for sale there.
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bushmanbilly
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Post by bushmanbilly on Nov 6, 2009 16:21:38 GMT -5
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