bitterbrook
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Always remember STEP NUMBER ONE!
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Post by bitterbrook on Aug 12, 2017 23:12:05 GMT -5
Here are a couple of cabochon trios I cut this week. The photos were taken with a cell phone and the colors are off. Actually both sets are incredibly beautiful. The first set is Willow Creek Jasper; I had a nice slab with some unusual straight lines in it. The class demo showed how to cut two mirror-image cabochons.  The second is some old Ocean Jasper I had. The class demo showed how to cut a trio with the small cabs "fitting" either side of a larger cab.  |
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Post by fernwood on Aug 13, 2017 6:52:21 GMT -5
I dunno what to say. Beautiful. The eye for pattern matching is amazing. Looking forward to more of your posts here.
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Post by MrP on Aug 13, 2017 7:47:14 GMT -5
Here are a couple of cabochon trios I cut this week. The photos were taken with a cell phone and the colors are off. Actually both sets are incredibly beautiful. The first set is Willow Creek Jasper; I had a nice slab with some unusual straight lines in it. The class demo showed how to cut two mirror-image cabochons. The second is some old Ocean Jasper I had. The class demo showed how to cut a trio with the small cabs "fitting" either side of a larger cab. That is some great work......................................MrP |
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Post by coloradocliff on Aug 13, 2017 7:51:44 GMT -5
Here are a couple of cabochon trios I cut this week. The photos were taken with a cell phone and the colors are off. Actually both sets are incredibly beautiful. The first set is Willow Creek Jasper; I had a nice slab with some unusual straight lines in it. The class demo showed how to cut two mirror-image cabochons. The second is some old Ocean Jasper I had. The class demo showed how to cut a trio with the small cabs "fitting" either side of a larger cab. Really nice work. We're all glad that Mel brought you back home. Sure can see why you are teaching your art. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 13, 2017 8:08:24 GMT -5
OMG!!!! What's better than my cherished WC? OJ! Man, that oj set is AWESOME!!! You make me feel like I need lessons.....  |
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Post by Jugglerguy on Aug 13, 2017 8:09:23 GMT -5
Those are,awesome. I love the OJ.
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Post by orrum on Aug 13, 2017 12:07:26 GMT -5
Man that just defies how to compliment your work!!!!
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 13, 2017 12:23:53 GMT -5
Can I ask how you took your pictures? Those are great, too. |
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meviva
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Post by meviva on Aug 13, 2017 13:16:22 GMT -5
 I think my eyes popped out of my head when I saw the pics. OMG!! Those are awesome! Where is this school? I might have to look into it. Andrea
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bitterbrook
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Always remember STEP NUMBER ONE!
Member since September 2006
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Post by bitterbrook on Aug 13, 2017 14:09:18 GMT -5
Can I ask how you took your pictures? Those are great, too. I took the photos with my iPhone and then did an Auto Smart Fix in Photoshop Elements to adjust the brightness and contrast. I was surprised at thow well the photo came out, especially since I was under fluorescent lighting in the shop. |
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bitterbrook
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Always remember STEP NUMBER ONE!
Member since September 2006
Posts: 99
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Post by bitterbrook on Aug 13, 2017 14:14:05 GMT -5
I think my eyes popped out of my head when I saw the pics. OMG!! Those are awesome! Where is this school? I might have to look into it. Andrea William Holland School of Lapidary Arts is located in Young Harris, Georgia. They have classes running from early April until the end of October. Room & board and cost of class is $395 per week, Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon. Yes, that's cheap; all instructors donate their time. Some classes have lab fees, and most will require that you purchase raw materials. My class has a $20 fee which gets students a kit of two preforms, printed material, pencil, Sharpie, and a neato egg carton in which to place your work. Start at lapidaryschool.org/ and check the course descriptions. It's a great place, like summer camp for grownups. |
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meviva
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Post by meviva on Aug 13, 2017 14:36:34 GMT -5
I think my eyes popped out of my head when I saw the pics. OMG!! Those are awesome! Where is this school? I might have to look into it. Andrea William Holland School of Lapidary Arts is located in Young Harris, Georgia. They have classes running from early April until the end of October. Room & board and cost of class is $395 per week, Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon. Yes, that's cheap; all instructors donate their time. Some classes have lab fees, and most will require that you purchase raw materials. My class has a $20 fee which gets students a kit of two preforms, printed material, pencil, Sharpie, and a neato egg carton in which to place your work. Start at lapidaryschool.org/ and check the course descriptions. It's a great place, like summer camp for grownups. That is cheap. I will look into it. I'm sure I have a birthday or Christmas coming up that I can start hinting about.  Andrea |
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fishnpinball
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So much to learn, so little time
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Post by fishnpinball on Aug 13, 2017 15:17:18 GMT -5
Stunning. I have so much to learn.
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Post by beefjello on Aug 13, 2017 17:52:10 GMT -5
That's some sweet WC to be sure but wow.. that OJ trio is off the charts!!  Great to see your work again! |
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Post by melhill1659 on Aug 13, 2017 18:04:40 GMT -5
Ha I was there when you were creating those. I do believe that it's time to finally make that How-To video, post it here and we can be your Mock Prerelease Group.
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 13, 2017 18:06:47 GMT -5
Ha I was there when you were creating those. I do believe that it's time to finally make that How-To video, post it here and we can be your Mock Prerelease Group. YES, PLEASE! |
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Post by pghram on Aug 13, 2017 18:42:05 GMT -5
Amazing cabs and craftsmanship!
Peace,
Rich
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smittys
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by smittys on Aug 13, 2017 20:14:27 GMT -5
WOW
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Roger
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by Roger on Aug 13, 2017 20:15:04 GMT -5
Nice sets |
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Gem'n I
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by Gem'n I on Aug 13, 2017 20:46:41 GMT -5
Now that's what were talking about.....awesome work in selecting and matching and of course polish...off the charts.
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I think my eyes popped out of my head when I saw the pics. OMG!! Those are awesome! Where is this school? I might have to look into it. 
