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Post by 150FromFundy on Jan 8, 2010 20:49:33 GMT -5
Here’s a few almost pendants from the UV-10. These are mostly blob rocks, but there are a few preforms in the batch. All have been drilled and fitted with a gold “eye-up”. Glue is still drying. Add a jump ring and interpretive ID Card and these little piggies are ready for market. If you can name the rock, it is probably from The Rock Shed. If you can’t name the rock, it is probably something from the Bay of Fundy. The Batch  Bay of Fundy  Bay of Fundy  Ocean Jasper and Girasol  Ocean Jasper and Bay of Fundy  Bay of Fundy, Ocean Jasper and Girasol  Aventurine, Bay of Fundy, Desert Jasper and Girasol  Personal Pic #1 – Blue Aventurine - Unlike the typical solid colour  Personal Pic #2 - Ocean Jasper – You can see where the drill skated … OOOPS!  Personal Pic #3 – Ocean Jasper – Semi-translucent malachite green with inclusion throughout  Darryl. |
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Post by superioragates on Jan 8, 2010 21:49:57 GMT -5
pretty lookin "blobs" ya got there! I have no patience for drilling the holes in the stones!
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Post by frane on Jan 10, 2010 7:49:11 GMT -5
Looks really great! I haven't tried the drilling yet. I am sure it would work better for earrings that I try to make because they are real buggers when you try to wrap them!
Fran
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jan 10, 2010 14:20:50 GMT -5
Beautiful rocks in there, cool stuff bud!  |
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Post by moondragon on Jan 10, 2010 14:36:21 GMT -5
Beautiful selection you have there.
I love the names you give you designs, little piggies, pretty maidens all in a row. LOL
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carloscinco
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since July 2008
Posts: 1,639
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Post by carloscinco on Jan 10, 2010 15:45:13 GMT -5
Nice looking swingers you got there. Can you pass along any drilling tips? You certainly have plenty of drilling experience and no doubt a high success ratio.
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NorthShore-Rocks
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since December 2008
Posts: 1,004
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Jan 10, 2010 17:24:51 GMT -5
Nice Batch with a large variety of rocks in there Darryl! You've been really productive! I too am curious about the drilling. How many bits did you go through and what kind did you use?
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Post by 150FromFundy on Jan 11, 2010 8:25:11 GMT -5
There have already been a few RTH posts on drilling that have helped me, but there are also many questions on drilling. I will try to pull together a little photo tutorial on drilling and post it. That will allow other members to add their own tips and tricks to the post.
Stay tuned ... it will take me a day or so to get organized with the photos.
Darryl.
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gemhunter
starting to spend too much on rocks
"Rock On"
Member since November 2009
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Post by gemhunter on Jan 11, 2010 12:41:21 GMT -5
You know maybe it's because I just went on a diet, but they look like a bunch of candies waiting to be boxed ;D Very nice pieces.  Ed |
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colliel82
has rocks in the head
Member since November 2007
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Post by colliel82 on Jan 15, 2010 12:54:37 GMT -5
Love the row that has pictures. Makes me thing of easter eggs. Looking forward to your tutorial on drilling.
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