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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 7, 2017 14:00:31 GMT -5
I got some really neat neodymium glass from toiv0 a few weeks ago. I did some pre grinding so this was a quick turn around tumble. I pretty much used my obsidian recipe. Some came out perfect but a few may need to have flaws removed and run again. I have run my fair share of obsidian and glass from wine bottles but I have never had an issue with barrels gassing up like I did with this material. There seem to be really tiny bubbles in it under close inspection. Fluorescent (purple) and LED (green/blue)   The rough I started with   Thanks for looking Chuck |
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Post by Garage Rocker on Nov 7, 2017 14:09:52 GMT -5
A two for one tumble, I like it! Mine is still rolling, no pre grinding. Now I know what it's going to look like. Thanks for posting the before and after.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 7, 2017 14:15:48 GMT -5
A two for one tumble, I like it! Mine is still rolling, no pre grinding. Now I know what it's going to look like. Thanks for posting the before and after. Thanks. Glass is a tough one to photograph so I am looking forward to your pictures. I did not baby this batch as much as I should have but it does show the material has potential. Chuck |
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Post by Garage Rocker on Nov 7, 2017 14:17:21 GMT -5
A two for one tumble, I like it! Mine is still rolling, no pre grinding. Now I know what it's going to look like. Thanks for posting the before and after. Thanks. Glass is a tough one to photograph so I am looking forward to your pictures. I did not baby this batch as much as I should have but it does show the material has potential. Chuck I think those pics look great. That color change is cool! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 7, 2017 14:20:54 GMT -5
I believe this is the same glass we used for the glasses used for glassblowing/lampworking. The lens cut the sodium flare on the flame... if I remember correctly. You couldn't work without them. I still have several pair.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 7, 2017 14:26:01 GMT -5
I believe this is the same glass we used for the glasses used for glassblowing/lampworking. The lens cut the sodium flare on the flame... if I remember correctly. You couldn't work without them. I still have several pair. Now you can tumble your old glasses. Up-cycle them. I saved a few good flat pieces just in case I ever wanted to cab any. I was debating if it has a purpose for cabbing/jewelry. Chuck |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 7, 2017 14:42:33 GMT -5
Very very nice tumbles.......Spot on,I think! Thumbs up
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Post by aDave on Nov 7, 2017 15:01:53 GMT -5
That's really neat looking stuff Chuck Drummond Island Rocks. The colors are stunning, and the clarity is awesome. Dave |
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jagbritt
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Post by jagbritt on Nov 7, 2017 15:04:35 GMT -5
Is it possible to email the recipe to tumble glass
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ChicagoDave
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Post by ChicagoDave on Nov 7, 2017 15:55:25 GMT -5
Awesome. I've got this material running with some obsidian and apache tears. Really excited now after seeing your pictures. I'll keep an eye on the barrel for gas buildup. I'm also going to attempt to facet a few pieces.
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zzyzzyx
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Post by zzyzzyx on Nov 7, 2017 16:11:30 GMT -5
Cool glass
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Post by orrum on Nov 7, 2017 16:15:13 GMT -5
Chuck has a old thread that has a very good recipe for obsidian. It's what he used here.
Great tumbles Chuck!
I have a piece I knapped. I will attempt to photo it and post.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 7, 2017 17:41:18 GMT -5
Chuck has a old thread that has a very good recipe for obsidian. It's what he used here. Great tumbles Chuck! I have a piece I knapped. I will attempt to photo it and post. Thanks Bill. Look forward to seeing a point. |
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Post by Pat on Nov 7, 2017 17:46:41 GMT -5
I also bought a box. Put it in the Genie just to check it out. Soft. Looking forward to cabbing a piece. Love the color change.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 7, 2017 19:12:44 GMT -5
Awesome. I've got this material running with some obsidian and apache tears. Really excited now after seeing your pictures. I'll keep an eye on the barrel for gas buildup. I'm also going to attempt to facet a few pieces. Thanks- I am curious if what I am seeing under magnification is air bubbles or tumbling imperfections. You will want to test for that if using it for faceting. Chuck |
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Post by MrMike on Nov 7, 2017 19:21:32 GMT -5
Cool looking material Chuck, flawless shine on these, well done!
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ubermenehune
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Post by ubermenehune on Nov 7, 2017 20:09:18 GMT -5
What's your obsidian recipe?
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ChicagoDave
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Post by ChicagoDave on Nov 7, 2017 20:52:25 GMT -5
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Post by toiv0 on Nov 7, 2017 21:40:10 GMT -5
I believe this is the same glass we used for the glasses used for glassblowing/lampworking. The lens cut the sodium flare on the flame... if I remember correctly. You couldn't work without them. I still have several pair. Now you can tumble your old glasses. Up-cycle them. I saved a few good flat pieces just in case I ever wanted to cab any. I was debating if it has a purpose for cabbing/jewelry. Chuck I have a couple pairs of those glasses too from being around a blast furnace. Never thought to see if they color changed. I have some cabs of the material, if I can find them I will post them. |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 7, 2017 21:46:09 GMT -5
Now you can tumble your old glasses. Up-cycle them. I saved a few good flat pieces just in case I ever wanted to cab any. I was debating if it has a purpose for cabbing/jewelry. Chuck I have a couple pairs of those glasses too from being around a blast furnace. Never thought to see if they color changed. I have some cabs of the material, if I can find them I will post them. Thanks again for offering up this material Billy. It was a fun, quick and unique tumble. A welcome break from all the agates I have going. Chuck |
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