cardiobill
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Post by cardiobill on Jan 15, 2013 21:27:52 GMT -5
I haven't posted any pics recently so here goes. These are some pics of some hearts I had made before the weather turned wintry in ohio. I cut these with a tile saw, trimmed the "cleavage" with a dremmel disc, tumbled in my rotary 3# lortone with 120/220 ungraded grit and then finished in my Lot-O. These are really shiny but it doesn't seem to show well in my photos I would like to thank Beef, stardiamond, hand2mouth mining, slabcabber and probably some other I haven't mentioned for giving or selling some great slabs to work with. I thank all of you for advice I have gotten and really getting me inetrested in this great hobby over the summer. I have given a bunch away already (there is a bowl full of them near the entrance way of our house that I let anyone who comes over take a few) but here are some I have left. My secretaries are going to somehow put some of them in a display at our office (cardiology office) and I plan on keep making more to give away. Anyways, thanks for looking Bill    Some of my favorites   |
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Post by orrum on Jan 15, 2013 21:37:55 GMT -5
Thats impressive, didna know you could mix up cabbing n tumbling!!!! What great colors!!!!
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snuffy
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Post by snuffy on Jan 15, 2013 21:58:04 GMT -5
Bill,thats a fantastic group of hearts!  What a variety of colors and material. Of course,the black and brown palm heart in the center caught my eye right away! snuffy |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 15, 2013 22:09:34 GMT -5
Impossible to pick a favorite when they are all so darn good.
The time you spend with the dremel cleaning up the "V" is well worth it. That's a whole lot of time at the trim saw.
Did these all tumble at the same time with ceramics?
I had issues with multiple flat pieces like these sticking together in the lot-o.
Chuck
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cardiobill
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Post by cardiobill on Jan 15, 2013 22:20:52 GMT -5
Chuck,
These tumbled in small batches (about 10-15 at a time ) along with regular tumbling rocks- just mixed them all together.
I do use some plastic pellets in the rotary to cushion a bit. I only use ceramics if I don't have enough rock to fill a barrel.
They do stick together a little at times in the loto but not too bad. A little extra borax in each stage seems to help a little -but it may be just my imagination.
thaks for your comments
Bill
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rockingthenorth
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Post by rockingthenorth on Jan 16, 2013 0:22:07 GMT -5
Wow thats alot of heart..Ooops hearts.. very cool bill
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Post by mossyrockhound on Jan 16, 2013 2:12:35 GMT -5
Nice job Bill. Lots of variety there. What a great idea for a cardiology office!
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Post by gingerkid on Jan 17, 2013 15:25:27 GMT -5
 Wow, love your hearts, cardiobill!! The pet palm wood heart is fab!! 
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Post by Tommy on Jan 17, 2013 18:57:42 GMT -5
Very nice work Bill. I hope the people you give them to recognize how much time and effort went into it. |
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Post by gr on Jan 17, 2013 19:43:45 GMT -5
Nice hearts Bill! Glad you were captured by the addiction, ahhh, hobbie ;D
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Post by susand24224 on Jan 18, 2013 0:43:40 GMT -5
What a group you've created! Such a nice collection, only to be surpassed by what your secretaries create, I'm sure! You've really got the technique honed in on.
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colliel82
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Post by colliel82 on Jan 18, 2013 22:54:06 GMT -5
Those are beautiful.
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cardiobill
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Post by cardiobill on Jan 18, 2013 23:07:48 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for the comments. Forgot to thank Ed who makes the most incredible hearts as you all know. After seeing how perfect his hearts are I decided to go for a more "rough " appearance so I could hide my mistakes |
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Post by mohs on Jan 18, 2013 23:37:31 GMT -5
Well thanks so much, Bill ! I been meaning to comment on your incredible crafting but life grind-- as gotten into the way of my rock grinding but its all back together-- heartily! It really is a fine process you've mastered I'd like to try to do this someday What is the clear heart crafted from? and I like your designing you really captured some great rock patterns in the heart shape!!! as far as my hearts being perfect ?  well I always say the rock'n heart is not perfect but they are unique...mostly E |
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Dora
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Post by Dora on Jan 19, 2013 3:28:14 GMT -5
Wow, congratulations! That's a nice collection of gorgeous hearts, they could make great necklaces as well. |
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Post by NatureNut on Jan 19, 2013 7:47:47 GMT -5
Wow Bill! That is a wonderful collection! I can only imagine the delight and wonder you are giving to others. Great work.
Jo
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Post by beefjello on Jan 19, 2013 10:56:39 GMT -5
Very nice work Bill!!
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cardiobill
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Post by cardiobill on Jan 19, 2013 12:37:35 GMT -5
...What is the clear heart crafted from? .... E [/quote Ed I only wish I knew. I'm guessing it was a piece of clear quartz. It is incredibly clear though. there is just a tiny spec in the middle. I can see right though it without distortion but I don't think it is glass as the tumbling I put it through would have worn it way more. The funny thing is I dont remember cutting anything see through. It must have been really frosted. I think it was part of a scrap box of slabs I got somewhere on this board. I wish I had more. Thanks everyone Bill |
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Post by hubrocks on Jan 31, 2013 12:31:50 GMT -5
OMG! those are Awesome, you've been busy.........................Hub
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Jan 31, 2013 13:06:21 GMT -5
Wow, that is a lot of heart!
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What a variety of colors and material. Of course,the black and brown palm heart in the center caught my eye right away!
Wow, love your hearts, cardiobill!! The pet palm wood heart is fab!! 
