Don
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He wants you too, Malachi.
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Post by Don on Mar 1, 2012 11:25:18 GMT -5
OK, Here we go again! Please note that here is a new rule for this contest: In order to encourage competition and diversity, entries submitted to this contest must be unique to the RTH version of the Killer Cab Contest. I will monitor the other forum(s) for duplicate entries, and any duplicates will be disqualified. Here are the rules: ________________ Entries are cabs only. Completed during this two week contest period. Not cabs pulled from the drawer. We include a pic of the original slab, then a pic of the preform, and finally, the finished cab. Please try to remember at least a pic or two of the original slab and or preform. Feel free to share with us what ever you like about the mineral, and or what ever else you would like to share. You can enter any shape cab and your choice of mineral. Things like intarsias, carvings, jewelry, and composite type cabs can not be entered in an effort to keep the contest somewhat fair by just entering free form style cabs.  Cabs posted here are only for the contest. __________________ As an extra incentive for the competition, I'll throw in a slab of something fun for the winner! I"ll put up a voting poll after the 15th to decide the winner. Now get cabbing! |
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Post by kk on Mar 4, 2012 3:38:53 GMT -5
OK, so I will jump in ahead of everyone yet again. As last contest was contested by a lot of people with immense talent, I thought I will need something special to stand out here. Started little unconventionally, by smashing up a Dentric Agate Opal from Turkey and grinding the end-piece of a Montana (safety-net in case my choice for the contest is not acceptable)  And here is my choice for the contest. Very unconventional shape, but I assure you that it was not carved as I left the shape and dome pretty much natural, for a better effect.  Lots of pictures as every angle gives you a different view and reflection.  I'm sure, that this will be a hate it or love it affair with this piece. But I think its better than the other 3. If there should be a disagreement on the specification for the term "Cab", then let me know and we will see what to do....... Thanks for looking, and I'm looking forward to your creations, Kurt |
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Mar 4, 2012 11:16:19 GMT -5
Kurt, that's really cool. It looks like a big tooth!  Nate |
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Post by kk on Mar 4, 2012 18:12:49 GMT -5
Thanks Nate.
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Post by tandl on Mar 4, 2012 18:20:52 GMT -5
Interesting cab-Kurt . i will try to get in
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dandyslabs
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Post by dandyslabs on Mar 4, 2012 22:08:32 GMT -5
Here is my entry, a very rare Australian Orbed Variscite to offer up a little competition for the lapidaries out there!  This is the slab pictured Attachments:
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dandyslabs
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Post by dandyslabs on Mar 4, 2012 22:09:44 GMT -5
Here is the preform... Attachments:
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dandyslabs
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Post by dandyslabs on Mar 4, 2012 22:10:18 GMT -5
Rough Domes...yes, this entire stone is hand cut...no dop stick!!! Attachments:
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dandyslabs
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Post by dandyslabs on Mar 4, 2012 22:10:43 GMT -5
Finished product...yummy :-) Attachments:
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dandyslabs
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Post by dandyslabs on Mar 4, 2012 22:11:00 GMT -5
In hand Attachments:
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dandyslabs
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Post by dandyslabs on Mar 4, 2012 22:12:36 GMT -5
Sure hope I posted this ok...I have no clue how people are posting multiple pictures in one posting LOL
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Post by kk on Mar 4, 2012 22:41:02 GMT -5
Wow, certainly makes an impact wit 6 posts.LOL
Nice cab you have got there.
As for pictures; we upload pictures to free services like Photobucket and retrieve them from there.
That is to save expensive serverspace here and allows us to load as many pictures we like within the same post.
Best regards, Kurt
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Post by paulshiroma on Mar 5, 2012 0:32:25 GMT -5
Well, the first two entries look really good! Kurt, yours are really unique; love how they came out. Dandyslabs, really nice piece of variscite!
Paul
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Post by roy on Mar 5, 2012 0:36:26 GMT -5
couple good ones in already ! will have to get one done this week hopfully i have a huge project i'am working on right now
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unclestu
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WINNER OF THE FIRST RTH KILLER CAB CONTEST UNCLESTU'S AGUA NUEVA AGATE
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Post by unclestu on Mar 5, 2012 0:37:52 GMT -5
Kurt I like the toot cab you did you certainly think out of the box.
Jeff love those orbs in that cab it is a real DANDY
Stu
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Post by Toad on Mar 5, 2012 10:33:31 GMT -5
Two great entries so far.
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Post by tntmom on Mar 5, 2012 12:44:13 GMT -5
Great entries!
Kurt, I've never seen Turkish dendritic opal before, reminds me of a tooth, very cool and unique!
Dandyslabs, Orbed Variscite? That is also something I haven't seen before! Wow, beautiful!
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Post by tntmom on Mar 6, 2012 22:30:30 GMT -5
Ok, I'm in again. This is Velvet Obsidian that Roy so graciously sent me! Slab:  Preform (backside):  Cab:  Another angle:  Thanks again Don for the contest!!! |
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unclestu
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Post by unclestu on Mar 6, 2012 22:39:39 GMT -5
Now Krystee that is a real show stopper.
Good luck to you
Stu
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Post by kk on Mar 6, 2012 23:02:13 GMT -5
Very classy Krystee, looks great, and as usual exceptional finish to booth.
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