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Post by frane on Jul 24, 2010 11:02:49 GMT -5
This UV-10 batch is a combination of tumbles that have been rolling for MONTHS! I had some snake river agate (I think I got it from 1rockhound, Jason) and some pegion blood (from Catmandewe, won in a contest) that had given me fits for months because it was just taking so very long to get done! It is worth the wait and truthfully, these could have rolled a couple more weeks in rough before I moved them to the vibe in the 120-220 for 3 days (recharged 1 time) 500 for 3 days and then a burnish and finally AO for 3 days followed by a burnish. I never saw any fractures in them until after the final burnish but that is just how it goes sometimes. I still think this is about the best batch I have ever ran!     I will add some close ups in a few minutes and oh, I would think that the ceramic filler was at least 1/4-1/3 of the load and that really seemed to help keep the fractures down. Fran |
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jul 24, 2010 11:20:48 GMT -5
Oh yeah, those look real good!! Definitely worth the time!
Donnie
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Post by frane on Jul 24, 2010 11:52:36 GMT -5
OK, here are some close ups. My hands are really not that red. Seems the camera just wants them to look that way for some reason. Kind of funny because the stones are pretty accurate. Favorite tumbles:      I had saw shaped this one. (Flat back and curved sides)  Some tumbled cab/preforms:     There are some guitar pics I made from Montana agate in there but the close ups were blurry so I will leave it be. Thanks for looking! Fran |
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Post by Toad on Jul 24, 2010 12:10:19 GMT -5
Looks like some really great stones.
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Post by tkrueger3 on Jul 24, 2010 12:42:26 GMT -5
Very nice batch! Any idea what the 2 red cabs are? I think I'm trying to cut some preforms in something that looks just like that, and my little tile saw just takes forever to get through it.
The round cab in the last pic is gorgeous! Looks dreamy, kinda wispy. Sorta reminds me of when I used to smoke.
Tom
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Post by carloscinco on Jul 24, 2010 13:56:45 GMT -5
Crowd Pleasers for sure! Great batch. Really nice reds.
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wyobrian
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Post by wyobrian on Jul 24, 2010 14:23:04 GMT -5
Fantastic batch Fran Great shine!!!
Brian
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Post by Sabre52 on Jul 24, 2010 17:54:02 GMT -5
All right! That is a freaking awesome colorful batch. Love the dendritic and those preforms came out looking really fine.....Mel
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Post by Condor on Jul 24, 2010 18:49:34 GMT -5
They came out great. Way to tumble.
Condor
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Post by susand24224 on Jul 25, 2010 0:33:05 GMT -5
What an exceptional batch! Your patience sure paid off on these.
Susan
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Post by pporky on Jul 25, 2010 6:24:06 GMT -5
Very nice batch, my faves would have to be 2nd and 3rd last, top shine throughout ...ppork
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Jul 26, 2010 13:33:35 GMT -5
Outstanding batch of rocks Fran! I love your patience and those preforms are SWEET!
The last round one with the subtle swirls and pastel colors is... :drool:
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Post by frane on Jul 26, 2010 19:51:02 GMT -5
Awe, thanks everyone! I am really happy with this batch! The more I look at them, the more I like them!
Fran
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Post by snuffy on Jul 26, 2010 20:32:42 GMT -5
Sure is a pretty tumble. I need more patience on mine.
snuffy
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Post by snuffy on Jul 26, 2010 20:34:51 GMT -5
Sure is a pretty tumble. I need more patience on mine.
snuffy
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Post by montanamuskrat on Jul 26, 2010 20:44:48 GMT -5
Great tumble Fran. It feels good when the whole batch finishes first place. Lots of great color and shine.
Debby & Tom
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