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Post by krazydiamond on Jun 15, 2004 18:30:12 GMT -5
geez, i just realized i didn't put in a scale factor...next time. here is my latest batch of mongrel mix, it is sodalite, moss agate, some local backyard granite and some brazilian agate. i started this all before i knew better...haha. i've charged my 5th barrel and took a shot of the "before" so next month (give me patience) i will post the before and after, meanwhile, here are my progeny:  blue rock for sandsman  this is what comes out of my backyard  here is a nice moss agate:  here is a previous batch and a detail:   ok, so these aren't as nice as some, but i'm really enjoying seeing what i can aspire to in here, thanks for showing me yours, KD |
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Post by cookie3rocks on Jun 15, 2004 19:16:04 GMT -5
Really pretty KD! I think I like the backyard stuff the best. I wont even go into the moss/tree agate thing, but I just love that stuff ;D
cookie
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Post by sandsman1 on Jun 15, 2004 19:45:08 GMT -5
cool look blue rocks hahahaha---KD lookin good girl very nice batch,, and im jelous how did ya get that nice shine on the sodalite mine came out dull its in 1000gt right now to see if it shines up any better next polish and first pic on the right a red one with the white stripe very cool lookin rock,, and if ya see someone diggin in your yard dont shoot its only me hahahaha cool rocks in your yard
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Banjocreek
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Post by Banjocreek on Jun 15, 2004 21:24:40 GMT -5
I really dig that Agate.
They alway seem like the have some thing mysterious goin on inside of them.
All very nice.
Those all get polished together.
What polish? (I forgot to take notes)
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bwalters
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Post by bwalters on Jun 15, 2004 22:37:29 GMT -5
KD,
Those are all beautiful! What could you have possibly done differently that would have made them better? They look darn near perfect to me!~
BE
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jun 16, 2004 1:33:16 GMT -5
those are great kd. you've got great shapes and shine! i too would like to know what polish you used.
kim
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Post by creativeminded on Jun 16, 2004 9:53:56 GMT -5
Love that moss agate, going to have to see about getting some of that.
You did a great job.
Tami
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Post by Banjocreek on Jun 16, 2004 11:06:22 GMT -5
KD- You are holding 'Green Tree Agate'-  A white based agate with strong green fern-like patterns running throughout. Moss Agate-  A dark green base rough with a translucent clear moss like pattern thru-out. |
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Post by rollingstone on Jun 16, 2004 11:43:09 GMT -5
I agree with Cookie, I think the backyard rocks are my favorites. Nice job.
When I find those kinds of rocks, I generally only keep them if they don't have the black specks in them...I think the black specks are fine mica grains?? I've tumbled them with the black specks in them before, and found that these ended up as pits. From the photos, it doesn't look like you have that problem. Maybe I should try again.
Nice rocks, all of them, and nice to have such good tumbling material out your back door.
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Post by llanago on Jun 16, 2004 12:04:36 GMT -5
mongrel mix  That's a great name for a mixed batch of rocks! These rocks may have started out as mongrels, but I can guarantee they are now pick of the litter rocks! Those are really pretty! Great shape and shine! I love sodalite. How did you get that shine on them? The backyard rock is beautiful! I may have to order some of that backyard rock from you in the future! llana
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Post by krazydiamond on Jun 16, 2004 14:57:30 GMT -5
thank you for all the nice comments.... ;D
the polish i used on all of that was plain old bog standard Aluminum Oxide.
and banjo, that IS moss agate that i am holding, it is near translucent....the larger pieces i'm going to put through another cycle to see if i can't get a more rounder shape.
thanks again for all your encouragment,
KD
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Post by Banjocreek on Jun 16, 2004 15:43:40 GMT -5
Pardon me KD; Rock on!  |
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Post by donwrob on Jun 16, 2004 22:59:49 GMT -5
Hi KD, great rocks! super job on them! I'm real partial to the sodalite, beautiful. I've been MIA for a few days, trying to get caught up on posts I missed. Later, Don
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Post by James on Jun 17, 2004 4:26:08 GMT -5
Wow! Nice stuff. I love those brazillian agates. They've got that nice golden honey color. Pretty rocks!
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Post by deepsouth on Jun 28, 2004 4:36:52 GMT -5
Great rocksKD , something to be very pleased with I'm sure.
I love the blues and agates, but the backyard rocks are of no lesser value..great show Thanks for sharing the pics.
jack
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That's a great name for a mixed batch of rocks! 
