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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 16, 2013 10:42:47 GMT -5
What a smorgasbord  Blue dino bone freeform  Blue G- the sister slice to this fell apart badly, but this one was ok. I had to lighten up on the pressure. This is a big cab from a slice. Because of all the components, the polish is sketchy on this piece.  Super sweet gem silica. In person it's much nicer with little malachite clouds on the front and druzy on the sides.  This, being labradorite, didn't photo well. I got this preform form Carleton. It is really, really nice. After I thought I was finished, I noticed that I missed a few spots. Hard to see when it is so shiny wet.  An OJ, already wrapped and on reserve.  Opal in feldspar. I have yet to preserve any of the chatoyancy in any of these.  I left this thick to try and groove wrap it.  And lastly, a sweet littel Argentine rhodo.  I left plenty unfinished on the dop. I've had the flu and was too tired to finish anymore. Thanks for looking. |
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Post by roy on Feb 16, 2013 11:14:41 GMT -5
what a set of cabs there the blue g has a face staring out of it and the oj reminds me of a lava lamp!
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Feb 16, 2013 11:30:07 GMT -5
Cool cabs!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Feb 16, 2013 12:12:51 GMT -5
nice variety you got there. I like that dino bone but if I had to choose a favorite it would be between the ocean jasper and that rhodo.
Chuck
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Post by Bikerrandy on Feb 16, 2013 13:04:46 GMT -5
The gem silica and the rhodochrosite I like the best I think, but those all look awesome  |
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Post by talkingstones on Feb 16, 2013 13:24:27 GMT -5
They do look awesome! I think the blue dino is my favorite, though! How is that stuff to work? Haven't tried any ... yet, but it really looks cool!!!!
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Post by Thunder69 on Feb 16, 2013 14:26:11 GMT -5
Nice!!!!!...John
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 16, 2013 18:56:42 GMT -5
Thanks I so love cabbing. It's really cool to share, too. Cathy, this was my second bone. I had to stop on this one and put some glue on one small edge area because it seemed like it was a little crumbly. After that, it was a breeze. It works pretty good, but I think there's different qualities of rough. I've seen some that doesn't look as solid as these were. I still have a few small pieces left of the lot and the whole lot seemed pretty good to me, but I'm a novice at it. The area that was crumbly had a different look to it. I think once you get a feel for it, you can work around bad spots. Boy, was that too much answer or what? LOL! |
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Post by talkingstones on Feb 16, 2013 19:38:19 GMT -5
No, that's great Tela and exactly what I wanted to know. I've been thinking about getting some and it helps to hear how you did with it!
Cathy
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Post by susand24224 on Feb 16, 2013 20:27:05 GMT -5
Tela, way to come back from the flu! All are nice. I picked a favorite, but it keeps changing, so I will stick with "all."
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Post by kk on Feb 16, 2013 21:12:21 GMT -5
Great set. Way too many to choose a favorite one, but the OJ certainly is on a league of its own. I also really like the feldspar for its solid color and the perfect shape. |
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Post by frane on Feb 17, 2013 8:28:12 GMT -5
All are great! Love the rhodocrosite!
Fran
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Post by mohs on Feb 17, 2013 11:06:36 GMT -5
what a feast of rocks !
Opalite shield is rock'n
and the dino is way interesting
all so fine
Sorry about the boogie woolie cabbing flu
I recall getting the flu & taking that Friday off from work
I was so looking forward to cabbing that weekend
so actually I had 3 days then Ha Ha
I could hardly move
but all I had to do was wear a mask and move hands...mostly
Ed
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Post by hubrocks on Feb 17, 2013 22:50:06 GMT -5
I LIKE BLUE BONE!!! ;D
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I left this thick to try and groove wrap it. 
