Guess the Cabs--WINNER

susand24224
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Guess the Cabs--WINNER Nov 25, 2010 22:04:22 GMT -5

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Post by susand24224 on Nov 25, 2010 22:04:22 GMT -5

Finally! I thought of a competition to let me share a bit--so many have shared with me! I am learning to make cabocons--and with the help of JohnJSGems just upgraded a bit. The cabs below just did 3000 grit, no further polishing yet, although I noticed one or two had a bit of water left on them from washing them. The rules:

1. The first person to idenitfy five or more cabs wins.

2. I will discuss the prize with the winner(s) at the end and he/she/they may choose between rough and misc. slabs. Medium flat rate on rough, small flat rate on slabs. I haven't chosen the slabs, but I will send some favorites. Rough I won't disclose.

3. You may make negative comments about my cabbing skills or about my photography skills, but not both, not even in different posts. Be kind, I'm just learning!

4. I will give clues if needed.

5. Certain of you who know me will know instantly what these cabs are made of--please don't play, but please DO send me ideas for clues.

I hope you enjoy!

MYSTERY CAB 1:

MYSTERY CAB 2:

MYSTERY CAB 3:

MYSTERY CAB 4:

MYSTERY CAB 5:

MYSTERY CAB 6:

MYSTERY CAB 7:

MYSTERY CAB 8:

MYSTERY CAB 9: This one broke and I glued it back together--not a very good job, I see:

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Roller
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Guess the Cabs--WINNER Nov 25, 2010 22:32:57 GMT -5

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Post by Roller on Nov 25, 2010 22:32:57 GMT -5

HUH ! Actually I think the pictures are great /!!! the cabs ...? is a mystery to me as well !!!!... but I"ll try why not ... #1 pet wood ...#2 lake superior agate ..... #3 coprolite ..#5 palm #7 quartz .#8 peruvian pink opal ..#9 copal ...GOOD LUCK ALL !!!!

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susand24224 driving up their electric bill Member since June 2009 Posts: 2,389	Guess the Cabs--WINNER Nov 26, 2010 3:26:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by susand24224 on Nov 26, 2010 3:26:34 GMT -5 Greg, you are close, real close on two of them--so close that I would give you credit. Susan

rockrookie still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2008 Posts: 4,962	Guess the Cabs--WINNER Nov 26, 2010 20:33:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockrookie on Nov 26, 2010 20:33:49 GMT -5 thanks for the contest , Susan !! not ready for a guess , yet . have to think about it . tuff !! nice cabs !! --paul
	--paul

susand24224 driving up their electric bill Member since June 2009 Posts: 2,389	Guess the Cabs--WINNER Nov 26, 2010 20:35:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by susand24224 on Nov 26, 2010 20:35:17 GMT -5 No more guesses? Time for a clue? All rocks found in central Washington-- Susan

tandl has started giving rock gifts Take Me to the River Member since March 2009 Posts: 3,078	Guess the Cabs--WINNER Nov 27, 2010 9:41:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tandl on Nov 27, 2010 9:41:31 GMT -5 I dont really know "the names" of any of them . I will guess what the rocks are . 1-petwood,2-petwood,3-petwood,4-petwood,5-petwood,6-petwood,7-opal,8-opal,9-petwood .

susand24224
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Guess the Cabs--WINNER Nov 27, 2010 17:40:07 GMT -5

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Post by susand24224 on Nov 27, 2010 17:40:07 GMT -5

Well, Tandl,

I must give you credit for guessing all of them. With the exception of cab #3, they are all common opal, and I think (although I am not certain) that they began their solid mineral life taking over wood. Most of the opal I see in this area, when in large chunks, forms in clear rings. Cab #3 is a mystery to me as well--the "gold" parts are the jelly opal that I am used to working, but the white area is very light weight, brittle, and soft. I was actually very surprised to be able to cut it, and the shine will be minimal. It is rather reminiscent of the texture of the inside of a bone, next to the marrow.

So, Tandl, you are a tough one. The last time we spoke you were only interested in limb casts--which I likely could find for you but I am too much of a wimp to do so in single digit weather through the snow. I have a few nice pieces I have kept for display--would be happy to send one of those.

How's this? The colors are better than they appear--inside photo since the weather remains lousy. The quarter is balanced on the rock for size; my guess is it weighs 5-7 lbs.

Or this--this one is wet because I just dug it out of the snow--the lines aren't as clear as the first one but it has better colors:

If you are tumbling now or anything else, pm me--I've got lots of slabs and tumble mix and we'll find something you like!

Susan

tandl has started giving rock gifts Take Me to the River Member since March 2009 Posts: 3,078	Guess the Cabs--WINNER Nov 27, 2010 19:13:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tandl on Nov 27, 2010 19:13:00 GMT -5 Don`t need any rocks . Thanks for the contest .
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susand24224 driving up their electric bill Member since June 2009 Posts: 2,389	Guess the Cabs--WINNER Nov 27, 2010 21:46:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by susand24224 on Nov 27, 2010 21:46:40 GMT -5 Ted, I have a nonrock prize in mind--but it will take me awhile, at least several weeks. Susan
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tandl has started giving rock gifts Take Me to the River Member since March 2009 Posts: 3,078	Guess the Cabs--WINNER Nov 28, 2010 8:42:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tandl on Nov 28, 2010 8:42:50 GMT -5 Bus is faster ;D , o yeah , what is it ? I`m curious , you make some other craft ?
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rockrookie still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2008 Posts: 4,962	Guess the Cabs--WINNER Nov 28, 2010 18:01:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockrookie on Nov 28, 2010 18:01:00 GMT -5 thanks for the contest , Susan !! sorry that i got to busy to guess . i would have been WAY wrong , anyway . Congrats , Ted !! --paul
	--paul