carleton
spending too much on rocks
Member since April 2012
Posts: 277
|
Post by carleton on Feb 10, 2015 19:13:02 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 |
|
carleton
spending too much on rocks
Member since April 2012
Posts: 277
|
Post by carleton on Feb 10, 2015 19:28:52 GMT -5
I am closing the computer, turning off the phone and not eating until I emerge from the shop with a cab to enter. I hope by posting this it makes me feel accountable to follow through this month, its been too long!!
Labradorite incoming...
Carleton
|
|
|
|
Post by roy on Feb 11, 2015 21:16:27 GMT -5
im not entering on until you do so ! you better put one up!
|
|
rxscram
has rocks in the head
Member since August 2011
Posts: 519
|
Post by rxscram on Feb 12, 2015 0:59:51 GMT -5
I guess I'll have to make another entry for this month!
|
|
|
|
Post by glennz01 on Feb 13, 2015 2:23:48 GMT -5
I am debating what cab I want to put up this month.. already made a few awesome ones and more to come... It probably will not be local this time
|
|
|
|
Post by roy on Feb 13, 2015 9:48:43 GMT -5
well what are all waiting for no one wants to go first lol! will finish mine after work then
|
|
|
|
Post by glennz01 on Feb 13, 2015 11:58:35 GMT -5
well what are all waiting for no one wants to go first lol! will finish mine after work then Well i'll go first in that case, but I reserve the right to change the cab (within this month) if I change my mind.. but I don't think I will.. I haven't fully decided though:P This is, to my knowledge, Chrysocolla and Tenorite. (Made from the left most piece)    |
|
The Dad_Ohs
fully equipped rock polisher
Take me to your Labradorite!!
Member since September 2012
Posts: 1,860
|
Post by The Dad_Ohs on Feb 13, 2015 17:14:12 GMT -5
Been a while since I have been on here, more medical drama in my life I don't need, but anyways......... I was doing the Cabbing demo for my clubs annual rock show and 1 of the vendors, a member of the club also, gave me a piece of Syn Quartz for a steal so I figured I would cab it to see what happens. I didn't do any before and after photos, I actually did this as part of the demo on cabbing so I figured I'd enter it here now that it is done. The corners are removed because 1 of them chipped away while shaping so I cut the corners and brought the line up and across the face of the cab, both sides, and I think it came out rather nicely. So here it is, my double sided pillow cut syn quartz cab. all criticisms appreciated as this material is new to me.    |
|
rockroller
spending too much on rocks
Be excellent to each other.
Member since October 2013
Posts: 359 
|
Post by rockroller on Feb 13, 2015 18:34:19 GMT -5
Well i'll go first in that case, but I reserve the right to change the cab (within this month) if I change my mind.. but I don't think I will.. I haven't fully decided though:P This is, to my knowledge, Chrysocolla and Tenorite. (Made from the left most piece) Nice shape! Colors are just beautiful!! ~Roland |
|
The Dad_Ohs
fully equipped rock polisher
Take me to your Labradorite!!
Member since September 2012
Posts: 1,860
|
Post by The Dad_Ohs on Feb 13, 2015 21:19:42 GMT -5
really nice one Glennz01!!
|
|
|
|
Post by glennz01 on Feb 13, 2015 22:23:48 GMT -5
really nice one Glennz01!! Thanks, A nice gem you got also |
|
|
|
Post by roy on Feb 14, 2015 9:42:27 GMT -5
very nice! i was going to use chrysocolla but i will use it some other time i have a piece of texas stuff i will use
|
|
TByrd
fully equipped rock polisher
Have you performed your random act of kindness?
Member since December 2010
Posts: 1,350
|
Post by TByrd on Feb 14, 2015 23:49:00 GMT -5
Well guys I am going to make a cab for this month. I was cleaning my rock room and found a beautiful slabbette that I am going to use.
Competition is on.
|
|
TByrd
fully equipped rock polisher
Have you performed your random act of kindness?
Member since December 2010
Posts: 1,350
|
Post by TByrd on Feb 15, 2015 13:44:28 GMT -5
Alrighty then, here is my entry. Chrysocolla. I just am not able to take a photo that shows the awesome polish on this cab, does anyone have any pointers? Slabette  Preform  Cab   |
|
|
|
Post by glennz01 on Feb 15, 2015 15:18:54 GMT -5
Alrighty then, here is my entry. Chrysocolla. I just am not able to take a photo that shows the awesome polish on this cab, does anyone have any pointers? Nice cab, to show the polish just put the camera angle at a 90 degree angle and use camera flash... I always get a bright shine of the polish when I do they trying not to get the polish. |
|
The Dad_Ohs
fully equipped rock polisher
Take me to your Labradorite!!
Member since September 2012
Posts: 1,860
|
Post by The Dad_Ohs on Feb 15, 2015 17:52:02 GMT -5
I think the photos came out retty good, when you open them up you can see some depth to the stone, a hallmark of a good polish, so I think they came out well!!
|
|
|
|
Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Feb 22, 2015 15:30:58 GMT -5
I know I lost a couple months ago with a brunuea cab but I am trying again with a bigger and better one. this one is 1.5" wide x 2.25" tall and will be mounted to hardware to make a wine stopper (an expensive wine stopper)       back  Thanks for looking Chuck |
|
|
|
Post by glennz01 on Feb 22, 2015 15:43:08 GMT -5
I know I lost a couple months ago with a brunuea cab but I am trying again with a bigger and better one. this one is 1.5" wide x 2.25" tall and will be mounted to hardware to make a wine stopper (an expensive wine stopper) I want to eat it... it looks like a caramel apple  |
|
|
|
Post by cobbledstones on Feb 22, 2015 22:53:04 GMT -5
got no chance against Chucks Bruno...something to aspire to. In any case I have to cab to improve. Also have to work on the photography.
slab 
preform
 \
cab 
|
|
|
|
Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Feb 23, 2015 7:20:05 GMT -5
got no chance against Chucks Bruno...something to aspire to. In any case I have to cab to improve. Also have to work on the photography. [/url][/p][/quote] Your coming along just fine. You also use a a lot of self collected materials so extra points for that  In my opinion there are three main elements to a great cabochon. The first is the equipment. It can be hard for someone just starting with minimal equipment to compete with others that have a full shop of goodies. The second thing is the material. Its easy to create breath taking cabs when you can afford or have access to breath taking slabs. The third thing is just experience. This part just takes some time. Chuck |
|
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.
