Goldstone and Glass

frane
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Goldstone and Glass Nov 23, 2009 21:36:58 GMT -5

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Post by frane on Nov 23, 2009 21:36:58 GMT -5

Well, I just pulled a load out of a 1 1/2 lb barrel and I think it is pretty good. I expected them to be a little shinier since I used Tin oxide but they are the same as the results from the Aluminum oxide. I am tempted to throw them back in for another week but then, I don't want to risk having something break either so I think they will be just fine

The whole group, sans filler

Trying to get these blues to come out is not easy! They are much nicer in person!

I never can get my circles just right. Oh well

Here are some Orange goldstone

Thanks for looking
Fran

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Goldstone and Glass Nov 23, 2009 21:42:40 GMT -5

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Post by tkrueger3 on Nov 23, 2009 21:42:40 GMT -5

You got a great finish on those, Fran! Don't you love the look of that goldstone once it gets that glassy look - all sparkly and everything! I have some purple and some green that I haven't had time to cut yet, but it's high on my list!

On mine that I did in the vibe, I polished one day with AO "final" from the Rock Shed, one day with Super Cerium, and one day with M-5 polish. The M-5 did the trick for me.

Tom

Tom

frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	Goldstone and Glass Nov 23, 2009 22:00:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Nov 23, 2009 22:00:17 GMT -5 What is M-5 and where did you get it?

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Goldstone and Glass Nov 23, 2009 23:46:30 GMT -5

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Post by tkrueger3 on Nov 23, 2009 23:46:30 GMT -5

As I understand it, M-5 is lauded as one of the best polishes to use for "hard to polish" stones like jade, topaz, and obsidian. I don't know what the composition is, though. I got mine on eBay - there are many on eBay right now - I think they're always available. I plan to use it on the softer stones from now on.

Tom

Tom

superioragates driving up their electric bill Member since June 2009 Posts: 2,808	Goldstone and Glass Nov 24, 2009 0:07:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by superioragates on Nov 24, 2009 0:07:05 GMT -5 Man those are just so cool! shiny shiny shiny!!!!! Marie

Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	Goldstone and Glass Nov 24, 2009 6:56:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Nov 24, 2009 6:56:38 GMT -5 Very nice job with that batch. Looks great.
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darrad fully equipped rock polisher Member since September 2006 Posts: 1,636	Goldstone and Glass Nov 24, 2009 11:24:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by darrad on Nov 24, 2009 11:24:21 GMT -5 I do not see any problems with the circles. I think they look great!
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frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	Goldstone and Glass Nov 24, 2009 18:17:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Nov 24, 2009 18:17:52 GMT -5 Thanks Everyone! My next chore will be to try and get some of these wrapped...in between packing. Fran

NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	Goldstone and Glass Nov 24, 2009 18:26:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Nov 24, 2009 18:26:52 GMT -5 Oh Fran, these came out gorgeous!!! No get wrapping!

montanamuskrat fully equipped rock polisher Keep your nose to the wind, your powder dry and watch your top knot. Member since September 2009 Posts: 1,150	Goldstone and Glass Nov 25, 2009 2:09:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by montanamuskrat on Nov 25, 2009 2:09:30 GMT -5 They look good to us, lots of shine. We like the gold stone. Debby and Tom
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Bejewelme gets rocks for Christmas Member since October 2008 Posts: 5,951	Goldstone and Glass Nov 25, 2009 11:18:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bejewelme on Nov 25, 2009 11:18:10 GMT -5 Fran: THey look great as is but if you want them shinier for sure cerium is the best to use on glass and obsidian to get that wet shiny look. Love blue goldstone!!! Amber

NDK Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 9,440	Goldstone and Glass Nov 28, 2009 0:03:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NDK on Nov 28, 2009 0:03:01 GMT -5 Nice work Fran! Nate
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stonesthatrock In Memoriam RIP Ralph, you are missed Member since December 2006 Posts: 7,115	Goldstone and Glass Nov 28, 2009 19:30:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stonesthatrock on Nov 28, 2009 19:30:30 GMT -5 they turned out very nice fran........ i sitll have a few pieces of the blue left. I love the color of the blue. i can't wait to see yours all wrapped up. mary ann
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