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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2013 21:39:09 GMT -5
Had some free time this weekend and a lot of new material staring at me so..... Here is a piece of Black Onyx and some Chrysocolla I grabed as a yard rock. I really need to quit using the phone camera, it does not do justice for the polish. Thanks for looking. Tim
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Post by DBARRD on Mar 25, 2013 22:01:48 GMT -5
Those look pretty good Tim
David
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Post by catmandewe on Mar 25, 2013 22:37:53 GMT -5
I really like the Chrysacolla one, that looks cool! The black onyx is nice too.
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Post by rattlehead on Mar 25, 2013 23:01:00 GMT -5
Those look great! Liking those stands too!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2013 10:33:12 GMT -5
wow, that's really great!
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Post by jamesp on Mar 26, 2013 19:08:50 GMT -5
How could you not like those.Fine martian eggs!
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Post by Bikerrandy on Mar 26, 2013 19:19:52 GMT -5
Those are cool!! How long does it take to cut one of those?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2013 20:18:03 GMT -5
Thanks everyone.
The chrysacolla sphere took about 10 hours to cut, it was a lot harder material then I thought It would be. The Onyx sphere went surprisingly fast, only about 6 hours. The sphere stands are made from cholla cactus skeletons that you find out in the dessert.
Tim
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2013 10:35:15 GMT -5
chrysocolla harder than limestone?? That is amazing!
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Post by gingerkid on Mar 27, 2013 21:29:04 GMT -5
Gorgeous spheres, Tim! I'm amazed that it took longer to work the chrysocolla than the onyx. Nice wooden stands, too! Did you make the stands also?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2013 14:33:13 GMT -5
Jan, I can answer for Tim on this one. The stands are pieces of "cholla" wood. This is the skeleton of a cactus commonly found in Aridzona. I am sure Tim just grabs some when he sees it and cuts coins off for his displays. for scale ready for shipping to clients
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2013 17:28:17 GMT -5
Thanks for posting this Lucky. These are some NASTY cactus, they will jump out and get you. That's why they also call them jumping cactus.
Tim
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Post by peachfront on Mar 28, 2013 19:11:06 GMT -5
Love that chrysocolla. I have one I bought 20 yrs ago but it's "native cut," that is, kinda bumpy...beautiful color though.
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Post by beefjello on Mar 28, 2013 19:23:39 GMT -5
Super spheres Tim! One thing I've discovered hounding the Arizona deserts.. the best stuff is always directly underneath a giant cholla cactus.. and unless you're wearing a pair of rhinoceros hide gloves it's best to stay away!
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Post by Sabre52 on Mar 28, 2013 21:16:58 GMT -5
Those sure look good to me. Excellent work!
I agree with Brian, them cholla cactus have some nasty thorns and that's always where he best rocks are *L*. Got to watch hauling those cholla skeletons home too. I introduced a population of some very toxic scorpions into my yard that way....Mel
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2013 21:22:08 GMT -5
Thanks for the warning Mel, I going Desert hounding this weekend and was going to keep an eye out for a few cholla skeletons. I definitely do NOT need any additional scorpions at my house, being stung twice was enough fun. :-)
Tim
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Post by mohs on Mar 29, 2013 10:51:14 GMT -5
Those are excellent Tim ! What a large chunk of black onyx! Not to mention the chryscholla Quite a find and great spherical grind! Ed
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2013 11:25:13 GMT -5
I introduced a population of some very toxic scorpions into my yard that way....Mel Centruroides sculpturatus. Yes, they can be deadly. The problem is how to get stung. Suicide by scorpion, even a deadly one, is quite difficult. Unless you are handling the critters you cannot and will not get stung. Mel,,, they do taste quite good. Fire roasted with a skewer run thru the body. Break the tail off and the rest is some nice bush tucker.
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