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Post by accidentalrockhound on Aug 8, 2017 16:19:46 GMT -5
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Post by manofglass on Aug 8, 2017 19:14:20 GMT -5
Left
Walt
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Post by fernwood on Aug 8, 2017 19:30:28 GMT -5
left should be easier.
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 8, 2017 19:32:36 GMT -5
Great wrap! Love the roses. I say got for the right one. More fun.
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Post by pghram on Aug 15, 2017 16:32:30 GMT -5
Beautiful wrap, do both.
Peace,
Rich
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Post by orrum on Aug 15, 2017 18:36:17 GMT -5
Left....looks like Owhyee Gem, I love that stuff!
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Aug 16, 2017 7:06:07 GMT -5
Left....looks like Owhyee Gem, I love that stuff! Goodday orrum, yes that Owhyee stone is really nice been looking at thag one for some time now, I know it's 1 of your favourite stone, I was wondering if what you said Owhyee Gem, does that refer to the quality or the name? Upon sorting my materials I have come across at least 4 maybe 5 different Owhyee jaspers, all of it old stock Owhyee is a great material to work with and just to look at. |
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Post by orrum on Aug 16, 2017 8:07:51 GMT -5
Lot of different owhyee mountain area picture jaspers. Owhyee Gem refers to the a particular claim. It is awesome stuff. Comes in great colors and is the one and only! The claim has been al reclaimed sorta. I have been there and found s couple small fingernail sized classic pieces.
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 16, 2017 8:52:57 GMT -5
Nice wraps... I say both....
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Aug 16, 2017 11:43:57 GMT -5
Lot of different owhyee mountain area picture jaspers. Owhyee Gem refers to the a particular claim. It is awesome stuff. Comes in great colors and is the one and only! The claim has been al reclaimed sorta. I have been there and found s couple small fingernail sized classic pieces. Thanks alot orrum, did you get a piece of that in the boxes you got from me? Sorry for the bad photo. I was lucky enough to find Owhyee jasper in the Howe collection . I sure do like working with it,   .i know you have soft spot for it.Maybe I can commission you to help me I.D. there is one piece written on says horse canyon picture stone.goodday sir. |
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Post by Garage Rocker on Aug 16, 2017 11:52:07 GMT -5
You've had time to get both of them wrapped by now, right? Where's the pics? Like those picture jaspers also.
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Aug 16, 2017 12:03:10 GMT -5
You've had time to get both of them wrapped by now, right? Where's the pics? Like those picture jaspers also. I tend to over think it when it comes to wrapping and I can't get it done. When I sit down and let it happen that's when they come out for me. I need to clear my mind and have some peace and quite, clearing my mind is the easy part. |
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Post by Garage Rocker on Aug 16, 2017 12:07:31 GMT -5
You've had time to get both of them wrapped by now, right? Where's the pics? Like those picture jaspers also. I tend to over think it when it comes to wrapping and I can't get it done. When I sit down and let it happen that's when they come out for me. I need to clear my mind and have some peace and quite, clearing my mind is the easy part. Well, whatever you are doing, keep it up. I like your wraps. I couldn't hack it. Or rather, I hacked it up real good. Sticking with tumbling for dummies. |
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Aug 16, 2017 12:51:43 GMT -5
I tend to over think it when it comes to wrapping and I can't get it done. When I sit down and let it happen that's when they come out for me. I need to clear my mind and have some peace and quite, clearing my mind is the easy part. Well, whatever you are doing, keep it up. I like your wraps. I couldn't hack it. Or rather, I hacked it up real good. Sticking with tumbling for dummies. I remember a thread of yours or a post about your first attempts, I say don't give it up keep trying I have only wrapped a few stones, I started off with sterling silver wire,just to force my self to do a good job.watched lots of videos and looked at tons of material,the bails make me nervous, and as far as dummies I'm not much smarter the a box of rocks,and I got it. So I encourage you to give it another go. Tips and pointers from some of the members helped alot, I'm sure you still have some wire around,so get on it garage rocker.even just st th a 2 strand wrapp may make it a little easier,how long did it take to get your tumbling to a point you liked it? |
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Post by orrum on Aug 16, 2017 13:03:46 GMT -5
Hey I can't ID all the pic jaspers but some guy named Hans something has two great books on them. A guy named Neal/ 55fossil knows them. Post some pics and he will help you I think.
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Post by orrum on Aug 16, 2017 13:04:42 GMT -5
Oh yes I got some Gem.Owhyee from you!
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Post by Garage Rocker on Aug 16, 2017 13:31:49 GMT -5
Well, whatever you are doing, keep it up. I like your wraps. I couldn't hack it. Or rather, I hacked it up real good. Sticking with tumbling for dummies. I remember a thread of yours or a post about your first attempts, I say don't give it up keep trying I have only wrapped a few stones, I started off with sterling silver wire,just to force my self to do a good job.watched lots of videos and looked at tons of material,the bails make me nervous, and as far as dummies I'm not much smarter the a box of rocks,and I got it. So I encourage you to give it another go. Tips and pointers from some of the members helped alot, I'm sure you still have some wire around,so get on it garage rocker.even just st th a 2 strand wrapp may make it a little easier,how long did it take to get your tumbling to a point you liked it? I must have bought disobedient wire. I did the requisite studying and watching of videos. Even got some coaching from Tela, plus her tutorial. Then, at game time, when the lights came on, I fumbled. Granted, it may be a tall ask to be producing works of art by my sixth wrap, but I just got a feel for it. And it wasn't a good feel. I did get the satisfaction of ripping the last one apart. Small consolation for a wasted hour or so. Maybe I'm just too jacked up right now, with work and kids and tending the zoo at the house and all. You mentioned clearing the mind, finding peace and working from there. Tela says the same thing in her tute. I'll chalk it up to my frenetic pace and racing mind.
I won't say never, but maybe down the road. Hopefully my hands will shrink a little in that time also. 
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Aug 16, 2017 14:47:05 GMT -5
Oh yes I got some Gem.Owhyee from you! thank goodness I almost sent you more.  |
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Aug 16, 2017 14:54:12 GMT -5
I remember a thread of yours or a post about your first attempts, I say don't give it up keep trying I have only wrapped a few stones, I started off with sterling silver wire,just to force my self to do a good job.watched lots of videos and looked at tons of material,the bails make me nervous, and as far as dummies I'm not much smarter the a box of rocks,and I got it. So I encourage you to give it another go. Tips and pointers from some of the members helped alot, I'm sure you still have some wire around,so get on it garage rocker.even just st th a 2 strand wrapp may make it a little easier,how long did it take to get your tumbling to a point you liked it? I must have bought disobedient wire. I did the requisite studying and watching of videos. Even got some coaching from Tela, plus her tutorial. Then, at game time, when the lights came on, I fumbled. Granted, it may be a tall ask to be producing works of art by my sixth wrap, but I just got a feel for it. And it wasn't a good feel. I did get the satisfaction of ripping the last one apart. Small consolation for a wasted hour or so. Maybe I'm just too jacked up right now, with work and kids and tending the zoo at the house and all. You mentioned clearing the mind, finding peace and working from there. Tela says the same thing in her tute. I'll chalk it up to my frenetic pace and racing mind.
I won't say never, but maybe down the road. Hopefully my hands will shrink a little in that time also.
8 months ago I only thought of tumbling my first batch of stones never made it that far.8 months later slabbing,cabbing,and wrapping. Never thought I would make it this far, owe a lot of it to the RTH, that being said Thanks everyone. |
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Post by orrum on Aug 16, 2017 15:28:59 GMT -5
Hey its addictive and you seem to be a very artistic addict! LOL
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