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Post by Original Admin on Jul 8, 2004 9:39:56 GMT -5
Ok - got some new pictures of some rocks which have just completed the rounds. First up is some of the rock WilliamC kindly sent over. I cannot remember what its called but its come out great - had to finish it in 3 days Tin Oxide.  Next up is some Brazillian agate - from two nodules I had - hard to tumble - took about 10 x 80 rolls to shape out.  And finally - and including the orange samples on the left which are also from WilliamC - is the place these shiners sit.  I still have plenty of rough left William - but I want to cut it into preshapes with a saw this time, as breaking it up with the hammer left a fair few fractures here and there which I can do without. Im waiting for a bit of sunshine to take some pics outdoors, but its raining as per usual !!! Cheers all. Andy |
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donwrob
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Post by donwrob on Jul 8, 2004 10:25:26 GMT -5
Super rocks Andy! Ya got the 'WOW' shine for sure!!! Great job buddy! Later, Don
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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Jul 8, 2004 10:28:49 GMT -5
Hello Andy,
Those look GREAT! The agates are absolutely gorgeous!
Someday ... I too will be able to tumble stones to a nice shiny finish.
Have a great day!
John
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Post by creativeminded on Jul 8, 2004 10:33:41 GMT -5
You really got a mirror finish on some of those stones They look great.
Tami
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Banjocreek
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Post by Banjocreek on Jul 8, 2004 11:41:48 GMT -5
super job, Andy.
Those are all beautiful, and the finishes are brilliant!
Great going!!
Those are worth every week they spent in the 60/90.
You really did justice to them all, wonderful!
Thanks for posting!!!
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jul 8, 2004 11:58:33 GMT -5
andy you outdid yourself on those! you have some on the right in front of the fireplace that you didn't show us up close. william sent you carnelian and banded carnelian? i was just wondering last night how your rocks were coming along. what about the tigers eye?
kim
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Post by krazydiamond on Jul 8, 2004 12:08:18 GMT -5
blinded by that shine, Andy, well done.....is that your reflection in that middle photo, big white rock, upper right? got'cha!
seriously, great photos of some super rocks,
KD
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Post by hermatite on Jul 8, 2004 12:43:54 GMT -5
I'm not only impressed by the rocks...I'm impressed by how clean your living room is! great work!
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Post by Original Admin on Jul 8, 2004 13:52:19 GMT -5
Cheers all - I'm pleased with this lot myself. Rocky - to answer your points - yup (the ones on the left (I assume you meant left)) I havent taken a picture of close up - I was was waiting for some clear blue sky and good sunlight to experiment a bit. I think youre right about the rocktypes. Yes definately carnelian. With regards to the Tiger Eye, Im having probs with it and cannot decide what to do. I ran it in tin as I said I would have a dabble, but whilst the faces came on exceptionally well - the edges dulled?  So its out at the moment and may need 600, then just Tin oxide straight off - but maybe no more than two days - three tops. Got to be careful though as there is a thin piece in there which I want to make a pendant with and i'm worried it will chip finally or even break in two...... Crazy - lol - one of them has even got the camera shape in it - you can just about make out its a silver camera case. Herm - clean living room? You cant see the rest of it!!!! Why do you think I took the pic so close to the fireplace?  Been busy on a new project and wouldnt mind some views on it from you guys in the coming weeks. Its taking all my time up and ive been swamped with issues. |
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jul 8, 2004 18:18:38 GMT -5
andy i do see you in that 2nd pic in the white stone! orange squinted eyes, chalky white lips, hair standing straight up and scratching your head - you must leave those rocks alone and get more sleep ;D.
kim
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deepsouth
fully equipped rock polisher
He who rocks last rocks best
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Post by deepsouth on Jul 8, 2004 19:18:38 GMT -5
Absolutely fabulous is all I can say
Stunning is another way of saying
WOW how great you are.
Jack
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Post by cookie3rocks on Jul 8, 2004 19:54:39 GMT -5
Just incredible. Are you sure you didn't pour baby oil on them ;D
Super, super job!
cookie
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rollingstone
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by rollingstone on Jul 9, 2004 0:11:56 GMT -5
Truly an amazing shine on some very lovely rocks. I also am quite taken with that huge honkin' fossil just to the left of your fireplace, that's a real beaut!
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Post by sandsman1 on Jul 9, 2004 0:31:48 GMT -5
Absolutely fabulous---just like the tv show those two broads crack me up hahaha --but anyway way cool lookin ya did a hell of a job shinein those up i still havent had a batch that nice WTG andy---seeya--john
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llanago
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Post by llanago on Jul 9, 2004 1:05:51 GMT -5
Oh, WOW, Andy, those are incredible! The shine on them is almost blinding! And, I love your fireplace area!
llana
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Post by puppie96 on Jul 9, 2004 2:01:52 GMT -5
Those are beautiful! Great shine and nice living room arrangement, though, I have to admit, my first thought was that this guy obviously doesn't have any doggies or kitty cats!
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Post by stoner on Jul 9, 2004 2:28:29 GMT -5
WOW! A big AWESOME even. Very nice shape and shine. Patience IS a virtue in this hobby. Keep it up.
Ed
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James
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Post by James on Jul 9, 2004 2:50:10 GMT -5
Nice!!!  Andy, you're still number one! Great shapes and unreal shine. They almost look to good to be true!!! |
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bschultz
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Post by bschultz on Jul 9, 2004 10:15:43 GMT -5
Great shine Andy. That Carnelian is really pretty stuff. I don't know if Iv'e ever seen Brazilian agate that was so clear. It almost looks like glass. Very nice!
Bob
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aquababie19
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by aquababie19 on Jul 15, 2004 23:11:03 GMT -5
pass me my sunglasses  those babies are beautiful! |
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Andy, you're still number one! Great shapes and unreal shine. They almost look to good to be true!!!
those babies are beautiful!
