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Post by bobby1 on Aug 25, 2014 1:13:56 GMT -5
I just finished slabbing and polishing this slab of Glass Buttes Mahogany Obsidian. As you can see there are some very transparent areas amidst the beautiful red patterns. It is 4" high by 3" wide. Bob   |
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Post by electricmonk on Aug 25, 2014 2:48:44 GMT -5
That is just amazing! I have this little personal dream project consisting of taking an old tube based amplifier and rebuilding it in a custom enclosure. I was thinking of "screening" the tubes with a translucent slab. That would fit the bill nicely, is this normal for that type of obsidian? Just gorgeous  |
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Post by Toad on Aug 25, 2014 4:16:05 GMT -5
Never seen obsidian like it. Fantastic!!
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1nickthegreek
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Post by 1nickthegreek on Aug 25, 2014 6:03:06 GMT -5
Absolutely STUNNING slab there, Bobby!!!!!!
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Post by bobby1 on Aug 25, 2014 9:07:44 GMT -5
It is rather unusual to find this material with so much clear area as this piece has. Mostly the clear areas are narrow wavy bands surrounded by black and red.
Bob
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2014 9:41:17 GMT -5
remarkable.. really remarkable....
Thanks for sharing Mr. Bob.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 25, 2014 9:42:45 GMT -5
I have a few chunks of this material too,mostly for knapping,how thin did you cut that guy??? It's cool as hell!!!!!!!
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Aug 25, 2014 10:19:32 GMT -5
nature's finest. Thanks for posting that obsidian.
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Post by snowmom on Aug 27, 2014 6:20:31 GMT -5
amaaaaazing stuff! lovely polish too!
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Post by bobby1 on Aug 27, 2014 12:35:32 GMT -5
This particular slab is 3/16" thick. Thick enough for me to make a fairly large cab. I have sister slabs from the piece that I might cab.
Bob
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Post by snowmom on Aug 28, 2014 6:31:50 GMT -5
don't forget to show us what you do with it, that stuff is awesome!
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aimeesrockworks
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Post by aimeesrockworks on Aug 28, 2014 10:21:38 GMT -5
I sense a ROAD TRIP to the Buttes!!! Not like I can ever make something that amazing, but I can stock up on the rough and dream. |
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Post by 150FromFundy on Aug 28, 2014 17:55:10 GMT -5
Looking at what you found there, I will have to up a visit to the Glass Buttes a few notches on the proverbial bucket list. What makes it this far east with the vendors never has windows like that. Truly volcanic glass.
Darryl.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 28, 2014 21:58:05 GMT -5
I'm headed there this fall or next spring for sure.....About a three hour drive from here..
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Post by Rockoonz on Aug 28, 2014 22:48:31 GMT -5
Midnight lace and mahogany together, very nice.
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Post by StoneGolem on Sept 6, 2014 1:18:38 GMT -5
Wow, that is pretty fantastic. I've only ever seen pieces like deserthound posted. Love the large transparent areas.
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Post by rockingthenorth on Oct 12, 2014 23:42:31 GMT -5
Breath taking for sure. thanks for sharing
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