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Limpets are ugly/Limpets are gorgeous

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radio
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Limpets are ugly/Limpets are gorgeous Sept 11, 2016 19:59:44 GMT -5 Fossilman, Pat, and 2 more like this

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Post by radio on Sept 11, 2016 19:59:44 GMT -5

Brought a few of these back from Maui and decided to do a bit of grinding to see what lay beneath the ugly exterior and was amazed to see the rays following the ridges on the outside of the shell! Hard to capture the Mother of pearl iridescence with a cell phone. Thinking of filling the backs of them with Devcon plastic steel to keep them from breaking and also add some Black so the iridescence really stands out.

No Maui Diamonds were found, but did score some nice coral pieces I will cab and make a special piece of jewelry for the Wife and new Daughter in law. They came from the beach where our son proposed to his new Wife, so will be a special memento

It's time to remove the warning labels from things and let stupidity work itself out of the gene pool!

Pat misunderstood rock expert Member since February 2012 Posts: 11,834	Limpets are ugly/Limpets are gorgeous Sept 11, 2016 21:21:11 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pat on Sept 11, 2016 21:21:11 GMT -5 Not ugly!! What is the size? Looks like it would make a great pendant.
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Limpets are ugly/Limpets are gorgeous Sept 11, 2016 21:37:51 GMT -5 via mobile Pat likes this

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Sept 11, 2016 21:21:11 GMT -5 Pat said:

Not ugly!!

What is the size? Looks like it would make a great pendant.

They look ugly before being introduced to the Cab King :-). Didn't measure these two, but roughly 30x40 mm. Would make a pretty belt buckle also

It's time to remove the warning labels from things and let stupidity work itself out of the gene pool!

spiceman fully equipped rock polisher Member since February 2016 Posts: 1,251	Limpets are ugly/Limpets are gorgeous Sept 11, 2016 23:00:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spiceman on Sept 11, 2016 23:00:29 GMT -5 Word. If you use lots epoxy it will build up heat until it is fully cured. Just something to look out for...maybe. But, nice looking

vegasjames no longer being taken for granite Member since June 2013 Posts: 9,584	Limpets are ugly/Limpets are gorgeous Sept 12, 2016 7:43:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vegasjames on Sept 12, 2016 7:43:28 GMT -5 Really came out nice.

Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,723	Limpets are ugly/Limpets are gorgeous Sept 12, 2016 9:39:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Sept 12, 2016 9:39:15 GMT -5 That came out nice... I tumble sea shells,they come out beautiful.......Oyster shells are the best,great colors,powerful whites and pinks...
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metalsmith Cave Dweller Member since October 2012 Posts: 1,537	Limpets are ugly/Limpets are gorgeous Sept 12, 2016 12:35:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by metalsmith on Sept 12, 2016 12:35:58 GMT -5 Beautiful - can't wait to see what they end up as!
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Psycho has rocks in the head Not Every Angel Wears A Halo Member since July 2016 Posts: 559	Limpets are ugly/Limpets are gorgeous Sept 12, 2016 19:58:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Psycho on Sept 12, 2016 19:58:31 GMT -5 I agree ,it's beautiful. The rays set it off
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Limpets are ugly/Limpets are gorgeous

Post by radio on Sept 11, 2016 19:59:44 GMT -5

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