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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Mar 1, 2019 21:29:04 GMT -5
These are actually from last weeks batch but I just got around to getting some pictures to post. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Inside 8. Outside 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. This is what the backs look like Stage one rotary 46/70 SC as long as needed with no slurry additives. Weekly clean outs with full grit recharges. Stage two loto 120/220 SC 2 tablespoons no additives for 48 hours Stage three loto 500 AO 1/2 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon of borax for 72 hours Stage four loto rockshed A/O polish 1/2 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon of borax for 72 hours Final burnish 2 hours in the loto with 2 tablespoons of borax No burnish runs between stages Thanks for looking Chuck
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Post by fishnpinball on Mar 1, 2019 21:29:56 GMT -5
Lovely batch
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Post by Garage Rocker on Mar 1, 2019 21:34:12 GMT -5
Love, love, love rolling some baby Brazilians. Great job, of course, on the tumble. I've probably missed a batch or two or three, but always glad to see some shiny rocks out of your barrel. 2, 4, 6, 8, they're all great!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Mar 1, 2019 21:38:39 GMT -5
Love, love, love rolling some baby Brazilians. Great job, of course, on the tumble. I've probably missed a batch or two or three, but always glad to see some shiny rocks out of your barrel. 2, 4, 6, 8, they're all great! Thanks Randy. They are really addicting to cut and the tumbles are always fun. Chuck
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 1, 2019 21:40:03 GMT -5
Great batch! I sure do love the ones with the druzy inside. Shiny and sparkly!
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Post by aDave on Mar 1, 2019 22:07:15 GMT -5
Chuck, absolutely beautiful. I like how you've used the kitty litter to position your rocks for the best lighting. What was your dark background you used? I won't pick a fave, as I don't have one, they all look great.
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Post by agatemaggot on Mar 1, 2019 23:53:14 GMT -5
Daaamn !
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Post by orrum on Mar 2, 2019 4:38:18 GMT -5
Those are awesome, I like the backs!
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Post by fernwood on Mar 2, 2019 4:40:58 GMT -5
All are beautiful. Thanks for posting the process.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Mar 2, 2019 6:47:58 GMT -5
Great batch! I sure do love the ones with the druzy inside. Shiny and sparkly! Thanks. Druzy is always a bonus. Those require a little more attention during clean outs though. Chuck
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Post by Jugglerguy on Mar 2, 2019 7:17:05 GMT -5
You’re spoiling us again, Chuck. Six and eight are my favorites. I ordered some baby Brazilians, but mine are more like adolescents. Some were over a pound. That’s what I made my guitar picks out of.
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Post by arghvark on Mar 2, 2019 10:46:20 GMT -5
Lovely. I just have a thing for anything banded.
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 2, 2019 11:43:46 GMT -5
Love them! 8 and 9 are amazing!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Mar 2, 2019 12:46:11 GMT -5
Chuck, absolutely beautiful. I like how you've used the kitty litter to position your rocks for the best lighting. What was your dark background you used? I won't pick a fave, as I don't have one, they all look great. Thanks. Some folks use kitty litter in earlier stages but I only use it in the picture taking stage. The dark background was just craft paper for the ones that got washed out when photoed in the grey kitty litter. Chuck
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Mar 2, 2019 15:10:02 GMT -5
Love them! 8 and 9 are amazing! Thanks. #8 is really cool with the spot of banding poking through and all the eyes. Chuck
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Mar 2, 2019 15:25:12 GMT -5
You’re spoiling us again, Chuck. Six and eight are my favorites. I ordered some baby Brazilians, but mine are more like adolescents. Some were over a pound. That’s what I made my guitar picks out of. The ones around 2" diameter are my favorites but all Brazilian agates tumble great. Chuck
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Post by beefjello on Mar 2, 2019 19:13:02 GMT -5
That's a beautiful bunch of Brazilians bud! Love the set in number 6!
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Post by NRG on Mar 2, 2019 19:35:13 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing
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