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Post by melhill1659 on Aug 12, 2017 17:51:49 GMT -5
I had an awesome week, learned a lot from a top notch instructor. My instructor Steve Adams   ,    ,  |
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Post by MrP on Aug 12, 2017 17:56:35 GMT -5
Great Job!...............................................MrP
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Post by socalagatehound on Aug 12, 2017 18:01:27 GMT -5
Very nice, Mel!
Beautiful polishes!
Craig
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Post by melhill1659 on Aug 12, 2017 18:15:08 GMT -5
Thanks guys! I'm anxious to get tomorrow over. So I can get back in the shop early Monday morning to continue working on a special cab I started and didn't get to finish... more to come
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Post by aDave on Aug 12, 2017 18:20:22 GMT -5
Nice melhill1659. I especially like the free form that is at the bottom of the group photo. Good stuff. Dave |
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Post by orrum on Aug 12, 2017 18:26:50 GMT -5
Good golly Miz Mel them fine indeed!!!
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Post by fernwood on Aug 12, 2017 18:35:01 GMT -5
Very very nice.
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Post by melhill1659 on Aug 12, 2017 18:42:42 GMT -5
Nice melhill1659. I especially like the free form that is at the bottom of the group photo. Good stuff. Dave My Picasso Marble... yes I love that one too! Thank You |
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Post by melhill1659 on Aug 12, 2017 18:43:30 GMT -5
Good golly Miz Mel them fine indeed!!! Jeeez Bill... I blush |
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Post by beefjello on Aug 12, 2017 18:47:28 GMT -5
Haven't seen bitterbrook on the board for quite a while. Looks like he taught you well! |
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Post by melhill1659 on Aug 12, 2017 19:47:33 GMT -5
Haven't seen bitterbrook on the board for quite a while. Looks like he taught you well! We did discuss him being a member here. He's a great teacher and very talented! |
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Post by gemfeller on Aug 12, 2017 19:52:51 GMT -5
You're doing great! Looks like you learned several important techniques including cutting matched pairs, inside curves and freeform shapes. Keep it up.
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Post by radio on Aug 12, 2017 20:05:06 GMT -5
Outstanding job on those! I especially like the fact that most are freeform and not calibrated shapes. The Rhyolite pair would make some snazzy dangle earrings!
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Post by bitterbrook on Aug 12, 2017 21:18:28 GMT -5
Wow, them'r photos of me! Melhill was a great student and fearless at trying new stuff. Wish I had students like her in every class.
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Post by melhill1659 on Aug 12, 2017 21:32:20 GMT -5
I've never lived inside a box Guys why start now! Those are meant to be earrings radio an I enjoy free forms. gemfeller, bitterbrook I want to eventually be able to manipulate the stones into any shape I wish to form. It all starts with great instructors, inspiring friends and not putting limitations on yourself or your equipment. Good thing I have an unlimited supply of rocks!!! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 13, 2017 8:06:19 GMT -5
Great job, Mel!!!!! Looks like you had a great teacher, too. I'm thinking you are a natural.  |
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Post by melhill1659 on Aug 13, 2017 8:22:19 GMT -5
Great job, Mel!!!!! Looks like you had a great teacher, too. I'm thinking you are a natural. Thank You I wish I was Tela but sadly, no. I struggle with every stroke it seems. The Cabochon is the heart and beginning of any piece of jewelry I'll create. The importance of them are special. I have plenty of slabs an in the next few weeks I'm going to focus on nothing but cabbing!! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 13, 2017 8:28:11 GMT -5
Great job, Mel!!!!! Looks like you had a great teacher, too. I'm thinking you are a natural. Thank You I wish I was Tela but sadly, no. I struggle with every stroke it seems. The Cabochon is the heart and beginning of any piece of jewelry I'll create. The importance of them are special. I have plenty of slabs an in the next few weeks I'm going to focus on nothing but cabbing!! Don't underestimate yourself. These look really great for a newbie. I like the rhodo and OJ best. Rhodo can be tricky since it is so soft. It is some of my favorite to cut. The shine on most of it is just incredible. For a soft stone, you just don't expect it. |
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Post by pghram on Aug 13, 2017 11:22:37 GMT -5
Fantastic class and superb cabs!
Peace,
Rich
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Post by meviva on Aug 13, 2017 13:07:40 GMT -5
Awesome!! All of them! I love all the different shapes. My faves are the picssso and the green diamond. Keep it up!
Andrea
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