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Post by MyNewHobby on Mar 23, 2013 20:38:24 GMT -5
I was wondering tonight as I am looking through all my goodies ...
How many of you have wrapped un-polished cabs?
Do not know if this is hard and fast rule about wrapping only polished cabs.
Thanks!!!
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Post by Bikerrandy on Mar 23, 2013 21:29:54 GMT -5
I've only wrapped polished cabs, but you just gave me an idea. Black obsidian (in a satin finish) wrapped in polished sterling silver. Damn, I think that I'm gonna try it. Hell yeah, I'll post when I do one.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Mar 23, 2013 22:18:18 GMT -5
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hubrocks
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Post by hubrocks on Mar 23, 2013 22:35:00 GMT -5
Yes ! in fact I was hooked on wrapping flat river rocks with shinny wire and beads, and still like the effect. Welcome and rock on..................................Hub
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Post by gerard on Mar 24, 2013 10:29:53 GMT -5
Wrap what you want - you are the artist!
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Post by deb193redux on Mar 24, 2013 10:35:10 GMT -5
i would say most drusy cabs are not polished
i see a fair number of fossil bits (e.g, teeth) that are not polkished
polish reveals pattern and color, so unpolished pieces would need interest - perhaps from texture
in a larger sense, wraps are a form of jewelry art, and the only rule in art is does it "work"
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Post by drocknut on Mar 24, 2013 11:50:25 GMT -5
I agree with Daniel, polish tends to reveal the patters and colors of the stones so unpolished stones would need to be embellished with beads, wire, or have a distinct look all on their own. Will look forward to seeing what you make.
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Post by upsided0wnducks on Mar 24, 2013 12:13:38 GMT -5
I've wrapped an opal that was polished smooth but not til it was shinny, and it wasn't a cab, more like a shaped stone I guess. Here:  And I've wrapped geodes cut in half, polished the flat cut but left the druzy and rough outside intact:   I think it just depends on what you're wrapping  Krista |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Mar 24, 2013 13:18:28 GMT -5
I agree with Daniel, polish tends to reveal the patters and colors of the stones so unpolished stones would need to be embellished with beads, wire, or have a distinct look all on their own. Will look forward to seeing what you make. Exactly, that's why I was thinking black obsidian. A patterned rock just wouldn't look right unless polished IMO. Black obsidian in satin finish would remind me of a satin or flat black motorcycle in shiny chrome parts, very cool! ;D |
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Post by MyNewHobby on Mar 24, 2013 13:46:54 GMT -5
Thank You Thank You All!! Then I will continue on and try to get a batch together for the vibe and stay with what works and what makes them so pretty. I love those wrapped cabs Krista ... they are gorgeous. I still have a flat lap on my list of things to get when I hit the lottery.  Again thanks everyone!!!!! |
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Post by hubrocks on Mar 24, 2013 22:39:35 GMT -5
Check Craigslist, pawn shops, or build your own. No need to hit the lotto................Hub
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 25, 2013 12:47:33 GMT -5
I've done quite a few rocks. It's all in the wrap. If it works for you and you can wear it, it's all good. |
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Post by MyNewHobby on Apr 1, 2013 19:28:36 GMT -5
Thanks Everyone!!!
Well ... then polished wrapped cabs they will be once I get started again.
Thanks !!!
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Post by phil on Apr 3, 2013 11:23:23 GMT -5
If it's not polished, can it still be called a cab? I think not. Unpolished stones are just that - stones. Doesn't mean they can't be pretty and make up jewelry, but I don't think we can call them cabochons....
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Post by upsided0wnducks on Apr 3, 2013 13:02:42 GMT -5
I think I'd have to agree with Phil, call 'em what they are, cabbed, facetted, cut, tumbled, shaped or rough. Knowledge and honesty are best Krista |
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