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Post by Bikerrandy on Jul 11, 2012 16:44:27 GMT -5
I cut this from a beautiful chunk of Tiffany stone that my good friend Jo (naturenut) sent. This stone is awesome!! It's really hard like an agate, much nicer than the Tiffany stone that I have in the rock pile. Also, this is the very first cabochon that my mom watched me grind. Her husband was standing behind me as well, always an educational experience for anyone who has never seen a cab cut before. Anyhow, check it out!  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 11, 2012 16:47:58 GMT -5
Wow, Randy- What a great look!!! Beautiful stone and wrap. ;D
Did your mom get a chance at the wheel??
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Jul 11, 2012 17:02:29 GMT -5
Gorgeous! I LOVE the black and gold wires you used, it really highlights the Tiffany~~
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Jul 11, 2012 17:06:03 GMT -5
Way cool wrap! don't you just love that stuff  |
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jul 11, 2012 17:25:51 GMT -5
Awesome wrap, Randy! Love the combo of black & gold!
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Post by hubrocks on Jul 11, 2012 18:24:26 GMT -5
;D That's a nice one Randy, the black goes so well with some of the stones you do!!............Hub
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Post by talkingstones on Jul 11, 2012 19:00:36 GMT -5
Beautiful!!!!! (I'm really trying to keep this brief, you know... LOL!)
Cathy
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jul 11, 2012 19:10:30 GMT -5
Tela- she hasn't cabbed yet, maybe tomorrow I'll ask her if she wants to give it a try. I'll give her something easy like goldstone or obsidian.
Thanks y'all!
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Post by helens on Jul 11, 2012 20:11:42 GMT -5
That's a beauty! I really like the stone too!!
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 11, 2012 20:56:05 GMT -5
I really like the black and gold with the stone too. Really striking. I bought that stone from a guy who lives right down the street from where Tiffany Stone is mined. He said it was the B grade so it doesn't have the severe contrast of the dark purples and whites and other colors, but it's pretty darned cool looking. I was surprised at how hard it was too. So cool, I'm glad they got to watch you do your magic!
Jo
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billg22
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Post by billg22 on Jul 12, 2012 0:31:11 GMT -5
Randy, you always do great work. Fantastic skill.
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Deb/nyllynn
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Post by Deb/nyllynn on Jul 12, 2012 8:34:16 GMT -5
Hey Randy, You've outdone yourself... You have a beautiful asthetic. Deb |
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Post by paulshiroma on Jul 12, 2012 8:48:22 GMT -5
That came out awesome, Randy. I second the other opinions on the black and gold combination on that stone - beautiful!
Paul
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Post by Rockhobbit on Jul 12, 2012 9:52:33 GMT -5
Randy, where are you getting your colored wire? I am really liking it and how easy is it to work with. I have used 22 guage, square, soft, sterling silver.
Sheri
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jul 12, 2012 13:57:10 GMT -5
Sheri, this wire is really easy to work, you just gotta be careful with the tools because it'll scratch. Small scratches are easily fixed with a black Sharpie marker. ....... www.parawire.com/metallic.shtml Go to the black wire and scroll down, it's 21 gauge. The square and half-round are one above the other on the list.  |
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