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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 12, 2016 19:42:00 GMT -5
Most residents of Drummond Island have a bunch of nice pudding stones sitting around in their landscaping. I have been eyeballing a really nice one that a friend of mine had for the last few years and it was right at maximum size for my saw. She was recently talking about wanting to buy a couple of my silversmithed pendants so I offered to make her two pendants from her own rock if I get to keep the rest of the rock. I figure she got $120 for the rock and I walk away with a bunch of really nice slices. Dry on a 24" x 24" piece pf wood.  wet  Thanks for looking Chuck |
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bsky4463
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Post by bsky4463 on Sept 12, 2016 19:45:58 GMT -5
Nice trade both ways! Awesome looking puddn slabs. Cheers
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 12, 2016 19:54:29 GMT -5
I'd say that was a great trade for some nice looking rock. I especially like the tear shape in that one slab. It'll make a sweet cab!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 12, 2016 20:09:17 GMT -5
I'd say that was a great trade for some nice looking rock. I especially like the tear shape in that one slab. It'll make a sweet cab! I have hundreds of pounds of pudding slabs sitting in boxes already so I would not have given much cash to get it but I figured it gives me a reason to do some metal work. This particular rock has more pitting and soft areas then what I like to cut for jewelry but If I pour on bar top finish I can easily get about $300-350 for the slabs just as nice specimens to sit on little easels. Locals love those and I have not made any for the last couple years. Chuck |
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 12, 2016 20:15:34 GMT -5
I can easily get about $300-350 for the slabs just as nice specimens to sit on little easels. Locals love those and I have not made any for the last couple years. Chuck Wow, nice bit of change for those! I didn't know they went for so much. Do you flat lap them? |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 12, 2016 20:27:48 GMT -5
I can easily get about $300-350 for the slabs just as nice specimens to sit on little easels. Locals love those and I have not made any for the last couple years. Chuck Wow, nice bit of change for those! I didn't know they went for so much. Do you flat lap them? No, All I do is grind off the nub the saw leaves then pour the very thick bar top coating. it fills all pits and has a super smooth glossy finish. I will only do that if I don't think I can get jewelry from the slab though. Pudding stone really does bring in decent cash. Most of these would go for about $20 on ebay just as they are but I quit doing that. This is what they look like after curing with the bar top finish.  Here is the thread on doing them forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/61681/coasters-poured-on-epoxy-finishChuck |
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 12, 2016 20:36:04 GMT -5
Dang, Drummond Island Rocks, that glaze really makes them pop! Great souvenir. Never been to MI, but when I visit Maine, I usually get some lobster thingie to add to my collection. Same thing, I guess. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2016 22:58:08 GMT -5
Fracking awesome. Great story Chuck.
Every aspect. I love your enterprise. Well done ole chap.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Sept 17, 2016 6:27:26 GMT -5
Wow, that is one heck of a pudding stone.
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 17, 2016 9:14:54 GMT -5
Heck ya',I would say you got a real nice deal!!!
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