cardiobill
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by cardiobill on Jun 22, 2015 20:20:17 GMT -5
I thought I would post a couple pics before I probably destroy these in a rotary tumbler I had gotten some slag glass slabs from Snuffy that I absolutely loved and made some hearts that came out very cool So I went online and found some art glass slabs and bought some sample "slabs" from Kokomo art glass They were like a $1.00 a piece- 2x3 inches but only 1/8 inch thick I cut a bunch into what else? - Heart shapes I threw them in the loto for a day and they smoothed but didn't really round up much like they do in a rotary I need them to shape more to take out my imperfections so I just threw them in my rotary They are really thin so I doubt they survive but we'll see Here are 2 pics to document them before I trash them Ha  Bill   |
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Post by orrum on Jun 22, 2015 21:36:09 GMT -5
Glue them together with E6000 glue and they will be stronger. The outside rounds. Then put under light to heat and separate. Then clean em up and back in the Loto.
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cardiobill
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Post by cardiobill on Jun 22, 2015 22:03:15 GMT -5
Great idea orrum
Thx
Bill
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Post by snowmom on Jun 23, 2015 5:18:45 GMT -5
watching with interest, I collect hearts.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jun 23, 2015 9:40:07 GMT -5
Nice project Bill,can't wait to see the finished product!!
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matt2432
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by matt2432 on Jun 23, 2015 18:16:28 GMT -5
watching with interest, I collect hearts. sorry.. couldn't resist. Wife likes to watch this show... Those are hearts in boxes.. haha  |
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Post by mohs on Jun 23, 2015 18:21:05 GMT -5
I like hearts in a box
wish mine would glow
like that
mostly™
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riverrock
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by riverrock on Jun 23, 2015 19:13:58 GMT -5
When I started cutting slabs that's all I would make. My wife said I think you have enough, so I stopped making them.
I think I will have to go make a boat load this weekend. After all I never listen any other time to her. Good thing she does not read my post.
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cardiobill
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Post by cardiobill on Jul 19, 2015 14:36:29 GMT -5
I got sidetracked on these glass hearts (vacation / work etc) I did finish these today and they came out OK Tumbled the way I tumble rocks except no 60/80 stage One heart broke They are really thin though I have seen people use the words potato chip cab These are potato chip hearts Sorry the pics aren't great Thanks for looking Bill whole batch- filler were scraps and broken bottles  hearts- one broken  |
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Post by orrum on Jul 19, 2015 15:32:57 GMT -5
Great hesrts!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 19, 2015 16:43:37 GMT -5
I like They look very nice to me. If they are so thin, could they be used for guitar picks? I'm really ignorant on the subject. I was wondering because my grandson has picked up the guitar and I want to make picks. (Don't mind me, I'm just thinking out loud. Think I'll start another thread.) |
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grizman
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Post by grizman on Jul 19, 2015 18:13:11 GMT -5
Not to worry about the broken heart...we all have been there at some point in our lives...
Rockjunquie: My two sons, who play in a band both say that rock guitar picks are too stiff for their liking, thus the nylon or plastic. I am sure that others like the stiffness of a rock (guitar) pick.
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Post by orrum on Jul 19, 2015 20:10:37 GMT -5
My dad plays guitar. He likes rock picks because to him they have a more buzz ring type note. I read somewhere the bass guitar players really like them. I gave him rose quartz ones and they chipped. Made some from Snuffy bazillion and they are hanging in there. You want the first third to be very shiny but the last two thirds need to be not shiny so they can hold on to the pick. Hope that helps
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 20, 2015 5:35:51 GMT -5
Those came out cool Bill. Scroll down on this link and click on some of the heart shaped picks for pricing. $60-100 each guitar picksChuck |
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cardiobill
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Post by cardiobill on Jul 20, 2015 19:38:22 GMT -5
Those came out cool Bill. Scroll down on this link and click on some of the heart shaped picks for pricing. $60-100 each guitar picksChuck Wowzers Who knew I have been making heart shape guitar picks all along chuck I think I'll still keep my day job though. Ha !! Thanks for the link Bill |
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Post by pghram on Jul 26, 2015 21:43:31 GMT -5
Better than ok, very nice.
Rich
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