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Post by krazydiamond on Dec 18, 2004 10:19:52 GMT -5
this was a batch of odds and ends and some do-overs, these were in 60/90 for three weeks, a week in 120, a week 600 and two weeks in Aluminum Oxide, i am very pleased with the shine! (finally, a batch that shines!)   i think i will start letting all my batches go longer in polish from now on! KD |
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Post by hermatite on Dec 18, 2004 10:31:37 GMT -5
ooooooo fancy! Excellent job and a good tip to try the polish for longer.
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Post by rockyraccoon on Dec 18, 2004 10:49:00 GMT -5
beautiful batch kd! your rose quartz seems to have come out really nice with less fracturing than usual. do you have a secret there?
kim
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MichiganRocks
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Post by MichiganRocks on Dec 18, 2004 14:28:52 GMT -5
Hey KD, I'm impressed! Those really turned out nice. I tend to get so impatient when I have a load in polish. I'll start thinking "Man, it must be at least a week by now!". I check my calander and it's been a day and a half.
WTG KD!
Ron
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69beeper
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Post by 69beeper on Dec 18, 2004 14:38:49 GMT -5
Awesome SHINE  Excellent mix! What are the two banded agates near lower left? A lot of Sunset Jasper has been making an apperance latey. The more I see it, the more i like it!  Jimmy |
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Post by sandsman1 on Dec 18, 2004 14:39:27 GMT -5
lookin good kd thats what i did with my first batch of obsidian gave it a second whole week in polish and they came out real nice but i think yours are alittle nicer then mine where great job
hey ron i realy like your moving picture ---i called it that cause i cant spell panguein hahahaha
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69beeper
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Post by 69beeper on Dec 18, 2004 14:41:03 GMT -5
... I check my calander and it's been a day and a half. Ron LOL.. |
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Post by Toad on Dec 18, 2004 15:39:16 GMT -5
I am really surprised that you got such good results with such a varied mix of rocks. Awesome job. Some really great looking rocks there. Did you use pellets or some other cushioning during the later stages?
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Post by Original Admin on Dec 18, 2004 16:09:31 GMT -5
Krazy D! I think thats about as deep as it gets shinewise! God they are nice. Nice work - nice patience for certain! Love it. |
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deepsouth
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Post by deepsouth on Dec 18, 2004 18:27:29 GMT -5
Wow KD , they do look very shiny . Great effort and result !!
I took a load out yesterday and some look good , others not so.
Was the first load that I did not have the 600 grit for.
So left them longer in 220 grit , but forgot to wash them in soap before the polish ( Bummer) !
Next load went in after longer in 220 grit and after soapwash. will check in a week time haha.
Good luck with the rest of your rocks
Jack
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Post by cookie3rocks on Dec 18, 2004 19:24:34 GMT -5
KD, I can't find the bowing smiley, so  The rose quartz? THAT'S what I'm talkin 'bout! cookie |
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Post by Cher on Dec 18, 2004 19:32:14 GMT -5
WoW KD totally awesome shine, you really did a terrific
job! I see lots of stuff in there that will be nice for
pendants. What stone is that in the 2nd pic?
Cher
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bwalters
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Post by bwalters on Dec 18, 2004 21:45:39 GMT -5
KD,
Those are plum gorgeous!!! Awesome shape and shine! Congratulations on such a beautiful batch!
BE
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WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on Dec 18, 2004 23:50:37 GMT -5
you are awarded one ATTA BOY/GIRL
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Post by puppie96 on Dec 19, 2004 3:12:26 GMT -5
KD, they really look great!
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llanago
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Post by llanago on Dec 19, 2004 8:24:14 GMT -5
KD, you really did get a wonderful shine on those! Beautiful batch. I see a number of pendants in there, so I am betting you will be beading your little fingers off. Don't think I have to tell you we wanna see pics of them when you are finished! llana |
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Post by connrock on Dec 19, 2004 12:03:06 GMT -5
Pretty Pretty Pretty !!! Great work KD! Isn't it exciting when you finally get the hang of it?? Bravo,,,,, Tom  |
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joanna
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Post by joanna on Dec 19, 2004 14:05:20 GMT -5
Wow, they turned out excellent. A couple of days ago I had my shiniest batch come out and was really thrilled. But they aren't nearly as shiny as your batch. 2 weeks in the polish cycle.........hmmm. Worth a try, but that is the hardest stage for my patience.  Worth a try though. |
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Brenda
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Post by Brenda on Dec 19, 2004 16:19:48 GMT -5
Very nice KD. I think I'll try more time in polish net time around.
Brenda
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lotarocks43
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Post by lotarocks43 on Dec 21, 2004 20:49:34 GMT -5
wow thats great I whish I could get a shine on like that I thank I will add a pre polish and see what happens
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Worth a try though.
