carleton
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Post by carleton on Nov 7, 2014 17:08:27 GMT -5
Rules: Nothing has changed, Entries are not required to be started in the time frame of the contest, only finished by the deadline. All entries however will still require a photo of the slab, preform and finished cab. So no cabs pulled from the drawer. Things like intarsias, carvings, jewelry, and composite type cabs can not be entered in an effort to keep the contest somewhat fair by just entering free form style cabs. Again, please remember to include a pic or two of the original slab, then a pic of the preform, and finally, the finished cab. We ask that all entries submitted to this contest be unique to the RTH version of the Killer Cab Contest. I will do my best to monitor the other forums for duplicate entries, and any duplicates will be disqualified. You can enter any shape cab and your choice of mineral. Feel free to share with us what ever you like about the material, the process or what ever else you would like to share. Cabs posted here are only for the contest. I have a small request, because I am not always 100% confident in identifying all materials, if everyone could do their best to remember to ID the material (even if it may seem obvious) it would help me at times, I get concerned I will make a mistake if I guess when I am creating the poll. If you have no idea on the material, that's perfectly OK too I have entered my fair share of mystery materials, there is no shame in saying "not sure what this is", usually we get some ID help through out the contest too which is a bonus. Good Luck everyone! Carleton
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TByrd
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Post by TByrd on Nov 16, 2014 14:05:48 GMT -5
Ok, I'll bite. Just wondering, I forgot to take a photo of my preform, but the cab is free form and you can see from the slab where it came from, do you have to have that photo?
Thank you, Tammy
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Nov 17, 2014 0:05:12 GMT -5
Ok, I'll bite. Just wondering, I forgot to take a photo of my preform, but the cab is free form and you can see from the slab where it came from, do you have to have that photo? Thank you, Tammy I think you're good Tammy. I can never remember to take preform pictures and nobody has yelled at me yet. Post away!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 19, 2014 16:50:24 GMT -5
I plan to post an entry this weekend. If all goes well it will be one of these small end cuts of psilomelan. Chuck
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Nov 19, 2014 20:59:37 GMT -5
I plan to post an entry this weekend. Well ... that counts me out. There's no way my bruised ego could handle you kicking my arse two months in a row heehee. J/K I'll try to toss my hat in even if it's at the last minute after Thanksgiving.
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Post by glennz01 on Nov 20, 2014 15:06:33 GMT -5
Well this is probably my only cab I am making this month. The material is Anorthite from Norway. Needless to say this looks better in person. I started out with a small rock and started carving a shape out. I may add photos later if i can get any that is better of it. Rough rock Heres my preforum. cab without seeing much glint Showing some of the glint
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Nov 23, 2014 1:35:04 GMT -5
Nice cab Glenn
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Post by glennz01 on Nov 23, 2014 1:38:41 GMT -5
Nice cab Glenn Thanks, I'm hoping to have more cabs done this month... I started 2 new ones and seen cracks that need to be stablized
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 23, 2014 8:55:51 GMT -5
Well the Psilomelan was more difficult to cab then I thought and even more challenging to photograph. You can see the preform this cab in the photo at the top of this thread. its the on the bottom in the center of the photo. I was reading up on this stuff before I cabbed it and someone referred to it as "black malachite" I can see why now. Thanks for looking, Chuck
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Nov 23, 2014 10:03:11 GMT -5
That's gorgeous Chuck! Psilo is TOUGH to work with and you did a very nice job. I've got a piece dopped up that I've been working on off and on for over a year - every now and then I try it again and realize how frustrating it is - flat spots seem like they will never go away.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 23, 2014 11:24:07 GMT -5
That's gorgeous Chuck! Psilo is TOUGH to work with and you did a very nice job. I've got a piece dopped up that I've been working on off and on for over a year - every now and then I try it again and realize how frustrating it is - flat spots seem like they will never go away. I spent a full week cabbing this psilomelan cab and two others and still ended up tossing them in the vibe tumbler for 500, 1000 and polish. I had no idea what the tumbler would do to them but I took the risk. Chuck
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Post by roy on Nov 23, 2014 12:26:05 GMT -5
DANG!!!!!!!! Chuck that cab is bad a@#!!
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Post by glennz01 on Nov 23, 2014 23:16:36 GMT -5
Are the other cabbers on holiday break?
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Post by NM Stone Supply on Nov 30, 2014 11:23:14 GMT -5
Okay here is my entry for November. Rolling Hills Dolomite from Mexico. Thanks for the opportunity
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 30, 2014 12:23:51 GMT -5
That's a great scene in that heart. Nice job on the shaping too.
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Nov 30, 2014 14:12:49 GMT -5
Nice cab Jason! Doesn't look like I'll make an entry this time - I got sick with a cold and cough so I haven't been up to cabbing this week.
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Post by glennz01 on Nov 30, 2014 14:52:52 GMT -5
Nice cabs folks... hopefully you get well soon.
If anyone would like to critique my cab that would be great
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Post by orrum on Nov 30, 2014 19:42:27 GMT -5
Love that dolomite#
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