Jaka
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since September 2012
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Post by Jaka on Feb 15, 2013 1:53:11 GMT -5
And here is the finished cab! Has a really nice clean pattern to it! Attachments:
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Jaka
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since September 2012
Posts: 127
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Post by Jaka on Feb 15, 2013 1:54:58 GMT -5
Another photo of the finished cab.... Attachments:
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Post by orrum on Feb 15, 2013 9:29:33 GMT -5
Now that is a CABOCHON Jaka!!!!!!
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Post by gr on Feb 15, 2013 10:52:06 GMT -5
Good cabs Carlton and Jaka - competition is tough this month
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Post by NM Stone Supply on Feb 15, 2013 18:21:09 GMT -5
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rockingthenorth
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2012
Posts: 1,637
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Post by rockingthenorth on Feb 18, 2013 19:19:35 GMT -5
There is some nice entry's the dino bone is great and the noreena is pretty
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Post by gr on Feb 24, 2013 13:35:38 GMT -5
This is Zebre agate from India. The guy I got this from in Quartzsite said it is something new. I don't know but, I've not seen it before. This agate is hard hard stuff and took a great shine.  preform  Finished cab  Excellant cab entries this month you guys!! |
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Post by beefjello on Feb 25, 2013 19:44:05 GMT -5
Great entries this month everyone!!
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Post by kk on Feb 26, 2013 3:11:52 GMT -5
Always great to see Noreena turning up. Simply adore the colors. But...... Whaaaaaaa That Zebra is stupendously delicious. Its new, alright, to me at least. Love the look of it and your layout plus finish is absolutely excellent. OK, my turn, after looking at the fantastic entries already in the game, I'm not sure which one of two cabs I should enter.  So lets choose this crazier one to have at least one way to stand out at all, against this strong competition! I have been told in the meantime that it might be Oregon Sow Belly Agate. Found some on Google that look similar (not as messy) and have colors very close to this one. The slab.  The seller advised me against bidding on it because of pores and vugs all over the place, but it looks just to good not to try out.  Because of all the problems, I just went along with the shape, till I found maximum use versus minimum problems.  Colors look fantastic at hand and with all those swirls and layers its easy to see pictures within the cab. Can you see the Polar-bear (as shown in the center-picture)?  Thanks for looking, remain with best regards, Kurt |
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Post by talkingstones on Feb 27, 2013 22:20:36 GMT -5
Ok guys, there is some seriously tough competition going on here but upon the urging of a friend, and I won't mention any names...Gary, I decided to do an entry for this month. The pickings were difficult but I had just received a box of killer slabs from the same friend that I didn't mention above and really needed to fall into someplace peaceful and quiet. I decided to visit Burro Creek and fell into this cab for a few evenings. The slab...  The rough  The preform  The cab  And again...  And that's an entry! :-) |
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Post by gr on Feb 27, 2013 23:30:54 GMT -5
I'm glad That I sent that slab to you. You got the best out of it and made a beautiful cab. Very nicely shaped and polished.
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Post by gr on Feb 27, 2013 23:35:31 GMT -5
KK, The colors in that cab are Great! Very different design; I like it! Very good shine also.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Feb 28, 2013 18:38:55 GMT -5
Better late than never! And now for something completely different... Fractured rhyolite filled with agate! At first I thought maybe it was chalcedony in the cracks, but there are fortifications in it, don't think chalcedony does that. I brought home of few of these rocks from Brenda, wasn't sure what kind of a mess I could make with them.  The slab  The cab. This was somewhat difficult to cab, since the two components are quite widely different in hardness. The hard agate wanted to stay, and the softer rhyolite wanted to grind away! Did this on my flat lap, would've been even harder on a genie!  Not the most colorful rock in the world, but still kind of purdy  These photos don't do it justice...  Backlit - another crummy shot. You can see the light coming through the cracks  The back side   There's my last minute entry!  Good luck to everyone that entered, lots of great stuff this month! Jean |
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Post by orrum on Feb 28, 2013 19:33:04 GMT -5
Ilike that, the agate lines make it very unique. I think this deserves a name!!!!
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Post by gr on Feb 28, 2013 20:19:17 GMT -5
That clear agate gives it depth. Really a nice cab Jean! I like the uniqueness of it
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Post by NM Stone Supply on Feb 28, 2013 21:54:13 GMT -5
Very nice Brecciated Rhyolite.
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Post by talkingstones on Feb 28, 2013 22:21:20 GMT -5
Oh I LIKE that! :-) Oops! Am I allowed to say that? LOL! Great cab, Jean! I love the crackely look to it!
Cathy
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Post by kk on Feb 28, 2013 23:51:52 GMT -5
Very unique. Like the perceived depth you achieved with it.
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Post by talkingstones on Mar 1, 2013 22:49:14 GMT -5
I don't know, guys. Jaka and Carleton are looking good there too! :-)
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carleton
spending too much on rocks
Member since April 2012
Posts: 277
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Post by carleton on Mar 3, 2013 23:19:03 GMT -5
I think this month has been one of the most active. I usually have a pretty good idea who I will vote for, but I am torn this month, some really unique work.
Sorry for the delay on getting the poll up, I will have it up tomorrow. Good work everyone!
Carleton
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