Roger
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by Roger on Jan 29, 2017 0:30:50 GMT -5
I had a free day today, no "honey do" list, and got a chance to cut some rocks. Turkish "Idontknowit" - very fractured material but polishes nice. Psilomelene Plume Agate Petrified Palm Wood - Cab 1 Petrified Palm Wood - Cab 2 Sagenite Agate - this is one of the few mostly solid pieces I have found. Laguna Agate - I was playing with shapes on this one. Love the soft rose hue it has. Nipomo Agate - this one is pretty delicate. It was from a small, thin, punky slab, but I really like everything going on in it. Condor Agate - love the polish this takes but it is hard to photograph. Cab 1 - Front Cab 1 - Back Condor Agate - Cab 2 Cab 2 - in sunlight Condor Agate - Half nodule - It has some fractures but also great color and banding. Hope everyone has a great weekend! Roger
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Post by parfive on Jan 29, 2017 4:14:19 GMT -5
That's a fine-looking bunch of aggies, Roger.
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monna0000
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since May 2016
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Post by monna0000 on Jan 29, 2017 4:37:40 GMT -5
That sagenite agate is just so beautyfull! And excellent polish on them all.
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Post by orrum on Jan 29, 2017 7:29:20 GMT -5
Love them all! I aspire to reach your skill level sir. That said the sagenite is my pick of the litter!
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Post by pghram on Jan 29, 2017 10:09:57 GMT -5
Fantastic set. That sage really pops. I'm really liking the rounded triangular shape of it and the second pet palm.
Peace,
Rich
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 29, 2017 10:13:36 GMT -5
Great shapes! I love the condor agates. You always have something nice to offer. Thanks. Good for the winter blahs. Can't wait for warmer weather....
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Jan 29, 2017 11:36:59 GMT -5
Love all of those! My favorite is the Nipomo, but it's a close race.
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metalsmith
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Post by metalsmith on Jan 29, 2017 11:53:55 GMT -5
Great work. I like the laguna ... subtle colours, great shape!
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Post by melhill1659 on Jan 29, 2017 12:32:24 GMT -5
All so very beautiful thank you for sharing.
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QuailRiver
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by QuailRiver on Jan 29, 2017 13:46:22 GMT -5
Very nice bunch of cabs! Love the Condor #2 but that Sagenite cab is off the charts awesome!
Larry C.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jan 29, 2017 16:59:10 GMT -5
Totally cool cabs...I like the Palm wood.....
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Roger
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by Roger on Jan 29, 2017 22:22:27 GMT -5
Thanks everyone
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geezer
spending too much on rocks
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Post by geezer on Feb 3, 2017 7:38:25 GMT -5
Absolutely gorgeous cabs! A couple look almost big enough to be used as doorknobs!
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Post by vegasjames on Feb 3, 2017 8:00:44 GMT -5
Love that sagenite!!!
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jeannie
spending too much on rocks
Member since January 2017
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Post by jeannie on Feb 4, 2017 17:15:35 GMT -5
I had a free day today, no "honey do" list, and got a chance to cut some rocks. Turkish "Idontknowit" - very fractured material but polishes nice. Psilomelene Plume Agate Petrified Palm Wood - Cab 1 Petrified Palm Wood - Cab 2 Sagenite Agate - this is one of the few mostly solid pieces I have found. Laguna Agate - I was playing with shapes on this one. Love the soft rose hue it has. Nipomo Agate - this one is pretty delicate. It was from a small, thin, punky slab, but I really like everything going on in it. Condor Agate - love the polish this takes but it is hard to photograph. Cab 1 - Front Cab 1 - Back Condor Agate - Cab 2 Cab 2 - in sunlight Condor Agate - Half nodule - It has some fractures but also great color and banding. Hope everyone has a great weekend! Roger I love these! Fantastic work! I'm hoping to produce cabochons this beautiful soon! ~Jeannie~
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Erich
spending too much on rocks
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Post by Erich on Feb 5, 2017 9:59:02 GMT -5
Late to the party but I wanted to add my admiration of your all around skill and the choice material you use. I'm always looking forward to seeing your new posts as I'm assured of fantastic eye candy!
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Post by Tonyterner on Feb 5, 2017 12:40:08 GMT -5
That sagenite is crazy good.
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Post by pghram on Feb 5, 2017 14:46:32 GMT -5
Looking at this again, I wonder if the first one might be some kind of pet wood?
Peace,
Rich
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Feb 5, 2017 21:43:57 GMT -5
Looking at this again, I wonder if the first one might be some kind of pet wood? Peace, Rich Pretty sure it isn't wood. It doesn't have the feel of any I have worked with. The material is very brittle and prone to shattering.
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crayo
off to a rocking start
Member since January 2017
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Post by crayo on Feb 7, 2017 11:29:00 GMT -5
Each more beautiful than the last. They certainly motivate me to work hard in acquiring such skills. Being new to the craft, you, and others, inspire me with such posts! Thanks, Ray
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