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Post by glennz01 on Nov 23, 2015 4:31:59 GMT -5
Sugarlite, I presume!  lol close kurt I was thinking that but it doesn't look like thy type that I was thinking about  I haven't cabbed any of mine yet though. |
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Post by broseph82 on Nov 23, 2015 9:03:45 GMT -5
Ouch, thats what I meant. Got some of the chatoyant variety. Highfructosecornsyruplite |
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Post by micellular on Nov 23, 2015 14:21:24 GMT -5
Sugarlite, I presume! HoneyIgotthebluesite |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 25, 2015 8:47:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the call out TommyThis is my first attempt at cabbing pietersite but I think it came out pretty nice. I have zero experience with this stuff so I dont know if cabs with more blue are more desirable or if cabs with more of a blue/brown mix are. I liked the blue so I tried to get mostly blue in the cab. Slab  preform  Cab    Thanks for looking Chuck |
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Post by broseph82 on Nov 25, 2015 9:17:48 GMT -5
Thanks for the call out TommyThis is my first attempt at cabbing pietersite but I think it came out pretty nice. I have zero experience with this stuff so I dont know if cabs with more blue are more desirable or if cabs with more of a blue/brown mix are. I liked the blue so I tried to get mostly blue in the cab. Slab preform Cab Thanks for looking Chuck Blues, blue brown mix, and blues with chatoyance are what are sought after. |
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Post by roy on Nov 26, 2015 10:55:47 GMT -5
Ouch, thats what I meant. Got some of the chatoyant variety. ya that was unexpected but it has it threw out ! i didnt know sodalite had that |
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Post by kk on Nov 26, 2015 19:34:06 GMT -5
Ouch, thats what I meant. Got some of the chatoyant variety. ya that was unexpected but it has it threw out ! i didnt know sodalite had that Got some by chance a few years ago (NOT AN ENTRY)  |
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Post by glennz01 on Nov 26, 2015 22:46:51 GMT -5
Well I figured I would post my start now.. I forgot to take a photo of the preform per say but here is my incomplete slab and cab start.. along with another preforum. I'll post the final product when I finish it. This is actually quite soft material.  Finally finished.. This came out better than expected. some of the matrix rock present tended to undercut a bit but everything else was nice... This rock contains covellite, chrysocolla, epidote, quartz, calcite, and much more.. My local geologist said it has everything but a hot tub Only 3 more entries needed to fill the prize donor's requirements.   |
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Post by glennz01 on Nov 27, 2015 5:58:36 GMT -5
minimum of 3 more entries needed for prize to be rewarded
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2015 6:10:46 GMT -5
Slabbete,morrocan seam  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2015 6:11:26 GMT -5
 Preform |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2015 6:11:44 GMT -5
Finished cab  sorry for the dust and what nots |
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Post by TByrd on Nov 28, 2015 0:50:36 GMT -5
Ok. I am hoping to get enough entries to send out the prize box this month and if my math is correct, this is number ten. Not the best cab but still ok. I forgot the slab and the preform but here is the finished cab. Mexican Crazy Lace  |
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Post by glennz01 on Nov 28, 2015 4:04:09 GMT -5
Ok. I am hoping to get enough entries to send out the prize box this month. Not the best cab but still ok. I forgot the slab and the preform but here is the finished cab. what sort of lace is it? |
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Post by TByrd on Nov 28, 2015 9:15:34 GMT -5
Sorry, Glenn01, its Mexican Crazy Lace.
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Post by Tommy on Nov 28, 2015 11:15:14 GMT -5
Ok. I am hoping to get enough entries to send out the prize box this month and if my math is correct, this is number ten. I've got us at 9 but I'm not worried. It's been an excellent response and if we come up one short (which I doubt will happen) I'll put in an entry myself |
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Post by captbob on Nov 28, 2015 11:29:42 GMT -5
If ya win Tommy , you could save yourself some postage! Nice showing this month. |
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Post by cobbledstones on Nov 28, 2015 11:49:47 GMT -5
I have an entry planned (Holly blue with moss), just have to buff out the polish...but an end-of-year deadline has me in the office all weekend.  Will see if I can polish rocks for relaxation tonight or tomorrow night. |
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Post by Tommy on Nov 28, 2015 11:50:35 GMT -5
If ya win Tommy , you could save yourself some postage! Nice showing this month. Haha If I won I think my wife would kill me. This box has worn out its welcome in the garage a long time ago. It definitely needs a new home. If I entered I would ask Glenn to exclude my entry from voting. |
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Post by micellular on Nov 28, 2015 12:53:38 GMT -5
Coming in with another hand-polished cab! Many sheets of sandpaper sacrificed their lives for the cause. Slab  Pre-form done to 80 grit thanks to Pat Sanded to 1000 grit  Backlit  Final polish   Fractures sealed with Opticon (thanks to bobby1's great tutorial!)  Bonus video of the polish because by golly I earned it. |
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I haven't cabbed any of mine yet though.
Will see if I can polish rocks for relaxation tonight or tomorrow night.
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