catalina
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Post by catalina on Jul 29, 2010 13:47:27 GMT -5
Hi, Recently I had some spare time and I did a few cabs and my first pair of ear rings. Caleidoscope Jasper: Script Stone: Imperial Jasper set (pendant + ear rings): I have to admit that the ear rings were the most difficult part of "my job". They are tiny and each of them dropped on the floor. Lucky me, the material is awesome and they didn't get any harm. All the slabs are from Ralph and Marry Ann, thank you. Marry Ann you were right, the caleidoscope jasp is a tricky material. It has mixed hardness zones, yeah...., but the colours are the best. Thanks for looking, Ina
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Post by fishenman on Jul 29, 2010 14:03:31 GMT -5
Excellent work! Beautiful cabochons.
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Jul 29, 2010 14:52:09 GMT -5
Beautiful work!
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RockIt2Me
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Post by RockIt2Me on Jul 29, 2010 15:02:33 GMT -5
Very nice!
Nancie
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pporky
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Post by pporky on Jul 29, 2010 15:04:14 GMT -5
All beautiful cabs though the script stone is my fave,
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pebblepup
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Post by pebblepup on Jul 29, 2010 15:08:43 GMT -5
Nice work. I like the script stone also.
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jcinpc
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Post by jcinpc on Jul 29, 2010 15:19:30 GMT -5
that script stone is done perfectly, nice shape to it
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Post by susand24224 on Jul 29, 2010 18:26:58 GMT -5
Beautiful job! What comes to mind for me is that they are graceful and flowing--
Susan
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Post by tkrueger3 on Jul 29, 2010 19:19:13 GMT -5
Really pretty cabs, Ina! I like all of them, but the set is outstanding, in my opinion! How will you set the earrings? Do you glue a bail on, or wire-wrap them, or drill a hole and glue in a post? I'm asking because I just made a set and the earring cabs are even too small for my smallest glue-on bails!
Great job on all of them - and it's nice that you had someone to keep your shoulders warm while working on them, judging from your avatar! LOL!
Tom
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jul 29, 2010 20:49:25 GMT -5
Beautiful cabs Ina!
Nate
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Post by bambooprincess on Jul 29, 2010 21:28:00 GMT -5
The script stone is very graceful and well done! I LOVE the Imperial jasper the most both because of it's shape (lovely) and the overall color/pattern. Very well done!
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Post by stonesthatrock on Jul 29, 2010 23:32:58 GMT -5
ina you did a wonderful job on all of them. The first one is actually brecciated mookaite..... I love it. You did a wonderful job cutting and shaping it... i have to say, the set is amazing.
mary ann
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Post by Roller on Jul 29, 2010 23:51:20 GMT -5
wow like that script stone .... nice work ..
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Post by montanamuskrat on Jul 30, 2010 1:01:56 GMT -5
All of the cabochons are beautiful we liked all of them. Great job. Debby & Tom
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Post by adrian65 on Jul 30, 2010 4:14:37 GMT -5
Honey, for a teacher there's no greater joy than when his pupil equals him. Well, you brought me that joy! Adrian
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Post by Bejewelme on Jul 30, 2010 7:39:43 GMT -5
Ina those are all super but I think the script stone is my favorite too! The imperial set will be lovely! You are doing super work, and its nice to see you have a chance to enjoy the hobby! Amber
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Post by Tonyterner on Jul 30, 2010 10:05:51 GMT -5
Ina those look great! You are really coming along. Adrian is obviously a good teacher and your engineering mind set makes you a great student.
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Post by AGATEGRRRL on Jul 30, 2010 18:07:01 GMT -5
Those are absolutely beautiful! Great job!
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karock
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Post by karock on Jul 30, 2010 21:20:13 GMT -5
Wow that set is really matched for patterns and shaped well. Nice work! Karock
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Post by Noosh9057 on Jul 31, 2010 7:25:36 GMT -5
The Imperial Jasper are very very nice. I love those.
Roger
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