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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 15, 2013 13:42:08 GMT -5
Well, my hands are doing much better... YAY! Don't need daughter's hand anymore, either. Here are my latest: 9cttw blue topaz earrings .jpg) Large asymmetric cut chatoyant malachite .jpg) Mohawkite- really rare and hard to photograph .jpg) Another rare one- anthracite or peacock coal. This thick stone proved a challenge to wrap. It is quite delicate, so it couldn't be wrapped too tight. Looks like oil on water. .jpg) Even I was impressed when I finished this one. I was like- Did I do that? LOL! This is a sweet cab of Maw sit sit with a Russian chrome diopside. .jpg) Another rare one... Turkish opal. .jpg) Thanks for looking  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2013 14:17:40 GMT -5
Stunning again Tela. And good to hear that your hands continue to improve.
Jim
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 15, 2013 14:37:24 GMT -5
those are all works of art. Glad to hear your hands are improving.
Chuck
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 15, 2013 15:20:31 GMT -5
Stunning again Tela. And good to hear that your hands continue to improve. Jim Thanks Jim. I had to get my second shot yesterday and dh dropped the syringe pen and broke it. I almost cried. The company is sending me a replacement though so that's super cool. I got to take the shot meant for the next 2 weeks. I must say, it really seems to be working. Not only my hands are clearing but my joints are better, too. I have the psoriatic arthritis to go with.  I've been so stoked that I have been wrapping a storm. Now, I just need a few nice days to do some cabbing. Whoo hoo! |
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Post by gemfeller on Nov 15, 2013 19:32:00 GMT -5
Not only are the wraps top-notch but you work with some very nice and interesting materials. All are great but for me the the Maw-Sit-Sit/C. Diopside takes the Blue Ribbon and the very fine malachite piece is runner-up.
I'm very happy you're finding relief from your hand problems. What an awful affliction!
Rick
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Post by Thunder69 on Nov 15, 2013 19:33:29 GMT -5
You have knocked it out of the park again...Glad your hands are working again....John
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Post by wireholic on Nov 15, 2013 19:44:02 GMT -5
that peacock coal is really nice
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Post by kk on Nov 15, 2013 19:51:29 GMT -5
Wow, stunning, all of them. The Malachite nearly has a hologram effect. Love it.
Mohawkite and coal come close second for me, but then again so do several others.
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Post by bsky4463 on Nov 15, 2013 22:39:44 GMT -5
All of them are great, but the Maw-sit-sit oh my!
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 15, 2013 23:44:02 GMT -5
Totally awesome!
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Post by kaldorlon on Nov 16, 2013 7:30:52 GMT -5
Very nice work and materials...glad things are getting better for you!
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Post by rolanstones on Nov 16, 2013 11:26:56 GMT -5
Beautiful all. The Malachite and Mohawkite are my favorites. I hope you were cautious when working the Mohawkite. It has some toxic ingredients, the dust should not be inhaled. You captured that beautiful metalic matrix in your picture beautifully.
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 16, 2013 12:00:16 GMT -5
Thanks everyone I only cabbed the opal- haven't done much cabbing recently. Even though I cab, I still buy the stones that I fall in love with. |
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Post by pghram on Nov 16, 2013 12:01:18 GMT -5
Glad to hear that you're feeling better. The Maw sit sit is out of this world beautiful.
Rich
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Post by grizman on Nov 16, 2013 12:43:04 GMT -5
WOWWWZERS! Those are all wonderful! I am so glad to hear your hands are getting better. Your skill and artistry can not be lost due to bad hands.
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Post by Deb/nyllynn on Nov 16, 2013 18:12:28 GMT -5
Wow Tela, they are all beautiful. Where do you find such rare stones? Love the Maw sit sit, wow... Deb |
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Post by beefjello on Nov 16, 2013 19:19:45 GMT -5
Glad to hear your hands are better! Every one is incredible, but the Maw sit sit wrap is on another plane completely!!  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 17, 2013 13:48:40 GMT -5
Wow Tela, they are all beautiful. Where do you find such rare stones? Love the Maw sit sit, wow... Deb Deb- I have been collecting a really long time and I have some great relationships with some sellers. I bought cabs a long time before I even knew what a genie was. Thanks everyone for all the well wishes- it really makes me feel good. Tomorrow, it will be in the 70's. I have plans to cab for the entire day! I can't wait. |
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Post by upsided0wnducks on Nov 17, 2013 14:34:28 GMT -5
Beautiful work Tela, I'm so glad your treatments are working for you!
I love the Malachite piece, I'm so drawn to it's bold colors and your wrap suits it beautifully!!
Krista
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Post by vegasjames on Nov 17, 2013 18:44:35 GMT -5
Excellent job. Especially love the malachite, one of my favorite stones.
Just for interest I think I posted a while back that there are actually two forms of mawsitsit. It is supposedly getting harder to obtain as well. I bought several nice pieces years ago because there was talk of the mine being shut down.
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I've been so stoked that I have been wrapping a storm. Now, I just need a few nice days to do some cabbing. Whoo hoo!
