hand2mouthmining
spending too much on rocks
Purveyors of California Gem Rock
Member since September 2011
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Post by hand2mouthmining on Jul 5, 2012 22:38:57 GMT -5
Hi, gem carvers! Our Blue G is (finally) out to the labs, and is looking more and more like something totally different. So, we're offering the first 5 10 carvers who volunteer the opportunity to go crazy with a Blue G nodule! What is Blue G?  From the Panoche Hills of Central California, Blue G is a deep subduction material, formed in the same environment as jadeite. We do know that it's high in sodium, and are waiting for further news from the lab.  "The Seashell," carved by Ron Martinez, at Quartzsite 2012Several gem sculptors and carvers have been working with Blue G, creating pendants, rings and other lovely gem items. Spheres are being created, and even ear gauges have been carved of Blue G!  We hope that RTH carvers and sculptors will do us a favor and try out Blue G. So, the first 10 lapidaries who reply to this thread will receive a 1 pound Blue G nodule for the cost of Priority Mail shipping; $5! These carvers will be working with some of our best small nodules, hand selected for the highest carving quality. We'll post photos of those 10 nodules tomorrow evening, windowed to show color & pattern. The 10 carvers will pick from these nodules; first come, first served!  We're fond of saying, "Cuts like agate, wears like jade!" to describe Blue G, but want to hear from more carvers. To fulfill that pursuit, we're asking only postage and a "Boy (or Girl) Scout promise" of a cutting report and photo, to be featured on RTH and at our website. Thanks, carvers! Kris & Al Hand-2-Mouth Mining |
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Don
Cave Dweller 
He wants you too, Malachi.
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Post by Don on Jul 6, 2012 1:13:51 GMT -5
I would like to try my hand at carving a piece. in fact I'll send a piece to my dad as well to carve. he learned from Ron Martinez.
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unclestu2u
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Member since June 2012
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Post by unclestu2u on Jul 6, 2012 8:04:15 GMT -5
I would like to try a piece as well if there is still some available.
Thanks
Stu
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Jul 6, 2012 8:58:02 GMT -5
ok, I'm in too!
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itsandbits
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since March 2012
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 6, 2012 9:03:52 GMT -5
I`d like to try a peice and I have a friend in New york who is working on Guatemalan Jadeite give it a shot.
Lloyd
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Post by Roller on Jul 6, 2012 10:49:21 GMT -5
cant wait to see these !
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hand2mouthmining
spending too much on rocks
Purveyors of California Gem Rock
Member since September 2011
Posts: 495
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Post by hand2mouthmining on Jul 6, 2012 22:27:00 GMT -5
Hi, carvers! Here are the nodules that we'll be sending out. If you've already responded, claim the one you like, and PM with your email address. We'll invoice for your shipping through PayPal. Al windowed these nodules today, and we know you'll love them.  right to left: 1, 2, 3, 4  5, 6, 7 8, 9, 10So, make your choices! (Hint: #4 may be the most interesting one of the bunch! :drool: ) thanks, carvers! Kris |
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Don
Cave Dweller
He wants you too, Malachi.
Member since December 2009
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Post by Don on Jul 6, 2012 22:48:21 GMT -5
OK, how about #4 LOL
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Jul 6, 2012 23:14:34 GMT -5
I will take #9
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2012 14:52:15 GMT -5
I have never carved hard stone but I have been wanting to give it a try. So if I qualify I will take #2 from right to left or #3 from left to right.
Thanks
Jim BTW Did you use my ring photo? I can take a better one if you would like to use it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2012 15:01:48 GMT -5
BTW again. I would say that it cuts like nephrite and wears like jade. It drills and cuts much easier than agate although I have not cut any large pieces. But I have drilled with a hole saw up to 1 1/8" and it drilled many times easier and faster than agate. Plus I do not worry so much about destroying my hole saw. If I was not really careful when drilling agate it would destroy the hole saw in a few seconds. Not a problem with the blue G.
Jim
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Post by digdug on Jul 7, 2012 16:03:12 GMT -5
How much is Blue g selling for in rough? And are you on ebay?
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hand2mouthmining
spending too much on rocks
Purveyors of California Gem Rock
Member since September 2011
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Post by hand2mouthmining on Jul 7, 2012 22:18:04 GMT -5
How much is Blue g selling for in rough? And are you on ebay? Digdug, these deep questions can be answered by checking out our website at www.hand2mouthmining.net/Our___Other_Rock.htmlThis page features our Blue G, and has a buy it now link through PayPal. Yes, we do sell on Ebay, but our prices are lower through our website. Less mus 'n fuss, and less fees. PM me if you have further questions. Thanks! Kris Hand-2-Mouth Mining |
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hand2mouthmining
spending too much on rocks
Purveyors of California Gem Rock
Member since September 2011
Posts: 495
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Post by hand2mouthmining on Jul 7, 2012 22:22:11 GMT -5
Sorry for the typo in the first post, we need TEN carvers. :blush:
If you've reserved your place and haven't sent your email addy for the shipping invoice & address info, please do! We're eager to get your Blue G to you!
Thanks!
Kris
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Post by digdug on Jul 7, 2012 22:32:16 GMT -5
Thanks Kris, I appreciate the info you posted.
Todd
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Post by Pat on Jul 8, 2012 12:48:53 GMT -5
Message sent.
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hand2mouthmining
spending too much on rocks
Purveyors of California Gem Rock
Member since September 2011
Posts: 495
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Post by hand2mouthmining on Jul 9, 2012 22:54:32 GMT -5
Hi, carvers!
Thanks for the great response! We'll be mining from the 11th to the 16th, so anyone who's waiting for an invoice will get one (by) tomorrow morning, and we'll mail on Weds.
If you haven't reserved your Blue G nodule yet, please make sure that you PM me with your email address, and your choice of nodule. Or, you can just let me choose one for you!
If you sign up, you'll definitely receive a nodule. We apologize for potential delays ... That's mining season, friends!
Be well!
Kris
H-2-M Mining
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xXxAlisha91xXx
spending too much on rocks
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Post by xXxAlisha91xXx on Jul 10, 2012 14:20:13 GMT -5
I wish I was a more experienced carver. What a great opportunity! Looking forward to seeing how everyone's comes out!
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hand2mouthmining
spending too much on rocks
Purveyors of California Gem Rock
Member since September 2011
Posts: 495
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Post by hand2mouthmining on Jul 11, 2012 11:42:34 GMT -5
I wish I was a more experienced carver. What a great opportunity! Looking forward to seeing how everyone's comes out! No experience level requirements here, Alisha. We need input from all experience levels. Unfortunately, due to a lag bolt through a tire, the shipping won't happen til next week. I'm writing this while in transit to Davis Creek, to mine more obsidian. Of course, flat tires only happen when time is tight, and the weather is uncomfortable. My apologies, friends. So, shipping will be done Tuesday morning. For the gentlemen who're getting nodules for other, please make sure we have their address for shipping. Regards, Kris |
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Post by helens on Jul 11, 2012 23:39:21 GMT -5
I just want to see the entries! *drool!*
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