Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Mar 30, 2014 15:03:47 GMT -5
I usually ruin one for every two I attempt but today was a good day... Carnelian agate - this beautiful "extra large" 60mm x 26mm double-sided cabochon was made by my brother. I double-prong wrapped it in copper and added a patina and rubbed it out before the stone went in. This gave it a really beautiful appearance - better than the camera can capture - and the six-wire double-prong resulted in a VERY strong and secure setting despite the rounded edges front and back.   This is a 40mm x 30mm cabochon - we never positively ID'd the slab so I'm just calling it Mexican sagenite. This one also looks better in person.   Thanks for looking! |
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Mar 30, 2014 15:35:20 GMT -5
Beautiful Tommy! I love what you did with the carnelian agate~
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Post by Pat on Mar 30, 2014 16:29:01 GMT -5
WOW!!!
Great shots also.
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Mar 30, 2014 19:36:04 GMT -5
Thanks Pat - I think my photography skills suck but thanks  I got a new phone and it seems to take nicer photos than my last phone. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2014 20:58:16 GMT -5
Your last phone was a monster at taking awesome photos! This one is better?!?!?!
Those are really nice pieces.
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Post by orrum on Mar 30, 2014 21:35:08 GMT -5
Wow tgats nice Tommy! Thanks for showing the backs!!!!
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Mar 30, 2014 21:46:06 GMT -5
Your last phone was a monster at taking awesome photos! This one is better?!?!?! Those are really nice pieces. Thanks Scott - yeah can you believe it? I sold my soul to the company and they handed me a new Galaxy S4 last week. I'm still trying to get used to it but it seems to take pretty damn good pictures - closeups are better than my old phone, colors maybe not so much. |
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Post by drocknut on Mar 30, 2014 22:45:39 GMT -5
Very nice indeed. The first one is beautiful and the prongs look great. I like the simplicity of the second one, really shows off the stone. WTG
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TByrd
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Post by TByrd on Mar 31, 2014 3:32:17 GMT -5
Both are beautiful and the photos are great as well, as far as the id of the second stone, I believe it is Mexican Crazy Lace Agate, I also have some that looks just like that, so, please, if I am not right, please correct me.
Tammy
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Thunder69
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Post by Thunder69 on Mar 31, 2014 10:06:52 GMT -5
Those are awesome....I want to get a Galaxy but I have 1500 minutes on my tracfone..One day though...John
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 1, 2014 20:55:54 GMT -5
These are absolutely top notch. The first one is to die for. I love your work.
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azgnoinc
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Post by azgnoinc on Apr 1, 2014 21:05:33 GMT -5
They are both absolutely stunning, and adding to the inspiration to try new and different types of wraps.
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I got a new phone and it seems to take nicer photos than my last phone.
