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Post by miket on Mar 11, 2019 14:46:06 GMT -5
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jimaz
spending too much on rocks
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Post by jimaz on Mar 11, 2019 14:48:14 GMT -5
Talk about a broken heart. That's a shame.
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Post by vegasjames on Mar 11, 2019 15:01:14 GMT -5
That sucks.
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Post by miket on Mar 11, 2019 15:06:25 GMT -5
Talk about a broken heart. That's a shame. Oh well, I'm not giving up on making hearts. I still don't know anything about cabbing- I'm guessing this sort of thing happens. Especially when first starting out. I'm hoping I'll learn as I go and get better.  |
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Post by miket on Mar 11, 2019 15:07:34 GMT -5
Yessir, I used a few choice expletives when it happened. |
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Post by victor1941 on Mar 11, 2019 15:11:13 GMT -5
This material looks really soft and obviously hard to work with using conventional methods unless stabilized. If I really liked the piece I would epoxy it to a backer and then stabilize the top, flatten the top and then quartz cap it.
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Post by miket on Mar 11, 2019 15:20:10 GMT -5
This material looks really soft and obviously hard to work with using conventional methods unless stabilized. If I really liked the piece I would epoxy it to a backer and then stabilize the top, flatten the top and then quartz cap it. It was going great, then BAM. Thanks for the advice, but in the second pic you can see what's left. I think it's about an inch by a half inch and going in the tumbler to see what happens. |
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Kai
spending too much on rocks
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Post by Kai on Mar 11, 2019 15:30:18 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 11, 2019 16:14:07 GMT -5
Some things just aren't meant to be.
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Post by miket on Mar 11, 2019 16:15:40 GMT -5
Haha, thank you. I'll get over it, plenty of more rocks on the plains!  |
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Post by miket on Mar 11, 2019 16:16:53 GMT -5
Some things just aren't meant to be. Or maybe this is what the rock wanted? Maybe it will cab nicely after all. Back to the drawing board... |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Mar 11, 2019 16:19:19 GMT -5
Talk about a broken heart. That's a shame. Oh well, I'm not giving up on making hearts. I still don't know anything about cabbing- I'm guessing this sort of thing happens. Especially when first starting out. I'm hoping I'll learn as I go and get better. Well, at least you found it (for what that was worth...). Some songs to cheer you up. Hope you don't mind a few oldies....
Getting better all the time.
Ouch! 
How Can You Mend a Broken Heart - The Bee Gees
As long as you take it for what it is - a learning experience! - it's all good. Keep at it, and you WILL learn what rocks to use, what works, what don't work.
Keep doing and sharing!!
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Post by miket on Mar 11, 2019 16:40:29 GMT -5
rockpickerforever Hehe, that made me chuckle!  Yep, going to keep on trying for sure. I'm having fun with it!
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Post by mohs on Mar 11, 2019 16:53:21 GMT -5
that how they all start
just a minor hairline grievance
turns into a nasty break
that one is
have to call out
Sgt. EdMohs Rocking Heart Club Band
fix that baby right up
nice looking heart also!
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Post by miket on Mar 11, 2019 17:00:06 GMT -5
that how they all start just a minor hairline grievance turns into a nasty break that one is have to call out Sgt. EdMohs Rocking Heart Club Band fix that baby right up nice looking heart also! Truer words were never spoken, my friend. Too late for that one, however. It's beyond repair I'm afraid... Thanks for the compliment.  |
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Post by mohs on Mar 11, 2019 17:04:32 GMT -5
what type of rock
some sort of obsidian type derivative?
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Post by Pat on Mar 11, 2019 17:15:48 GMT -5
What you ended up with looks like an ancient artifact! Very clever : )
Now you just need a story to go with it.
Nevertheless, I'm sorry it happened this way.
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RWA3006
Cave Dweller 
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Post by RWA3006 on Mar 11, 2019 17:57:04 GMT -5
Well, the first order of business is to find someone to blame. I hope you didn't neglect this important step.
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Post by fernwood on Mar 11, 2019 18:40:47 GMT -5
 Onward and upward. |
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jasperfanatic
spending too much on rocks
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Post by jasperfanatic on Mar 11, 2019 20:24:37 GMT -5
What you ended up with looks like an ancient artifact! Very clever : ) Now you just need a story to go with it. Nevertheless, I'm sorry it happened this way. I believe that is an ancient Celtic Heartstone, given to those widowed in wars against the barbarian hordes...it could be true. Sorry about your broken heart, Mike. That's a real bummer and a bad feeling when it happens, particularly when things seem to be going well with the rock up to that point. |
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