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Post by christopherl1234 on Apr 15, 2010 0:01:54 GMT -5
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Apr 15, 2010 0:05:24 GMT -5
that one sure has some great color, looks like a rainbow in the end of it
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Apr 15, 2010 0:08:07 GMT -5
Beautiful Fire Agate cabs Chris! Do you use a dremel?? I have tried Fire Agate only a few times and have never gotten the 'jist' of it. Steve
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Post by Tony W on Apr 15, 2010 0:59:59 GMT -5
Wow, nice one! Thanks for showing the rough. T
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Haleysdream
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Post by Haleysdream on Apr 15, 2010 7:55:39 GMT -5
Beautiful ! Love those fire agates. Thanks for showing. Nancy
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Post by beefjello on Apr 15, 2010 8:45:38 GMT -5
Wow, that's a real beauty!
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Post by Toad on Apr 15, 2010 8:58:19 GMT -5
You did great work on that.
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 15, 2010 9:04:22 GMT -5
What a beauty! Very interesting "before and after" pics.
Adrian
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Post by frane on Apr 15, 2010 9:46:30 GMT -5
You really know how to bring out the best in these agates! Thank you for the explanation on your other thread. The extra effort you take really shows! Fran
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Post by drocknut on Apr 15, 2010 14:50:53 GMT -5
Beautiful.
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Post by NDK on Apr 15, 2010 20:26:26 GMT -5
Another fine example. Fantastic work!
Nate
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Post by christopherl1234 on Apr 15, 2010 20:53:03 GMT -5
Steve,
Yes I do use a dremel at times. It really depends on the rough. If I have to dig deeper in one area to get to the fire the wheels sometimes are not able to get to those areas so then I will have to use various burs and polishes to reach them. I try to just use my wheels if I can because it is less work, but ultimately the rough determines what I need to use to help it express its beauty. And with any luck I will not, in my human clumsiness, cut through the fire. Cutting fire agate is very similar to cutting opal. The number one rule is to cut a LITTLE and look a LOT.
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Apr 15, 2010 21:01:05 GMT -5
Thanks Chris, I guess that's one reason I like Fire Agate so much. The contours make them so unique and one-of-a-kind. If I showed a bit more patience I guess I could attempt more Fire Agates... Steve
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Post by christopherl1234 on Apr 19, 2010 1:11:43 GMT -5
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