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Post by fernwood on Mar 15, 2019 6:05:47 GMT -5
A little Dremel shaping first. Then went in rotary on 2-12. Now in Rapid Polish for the last hurrah. Part of a mixed batch of cabs and tumbles. I love the Poppies in this one. The lines appear to be healed fractures, so I hope they do not become "unhealed". Almost saved it for when I have a cabbing machine, but decided I could always refine it more later. Hope I am doing this stone at least minor justice, as it is beautiful.  |
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Post by fishnpinball on Mar 15, 2019 6:37:25 GMT -5
Nice looking poppy.
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 15, 2019 7:38:12 GMT -5
Killer example!
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Post by fernwood on Mar 15, 2019 8:05:58 GMT -5
Thank you so much. If it does not look excellent after finishing in rotary, I plan on using Dremel to further polish. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 15, 2019 8:08:05 GMT -5
Thank you so much. If it does not look excellent after finishing in rotary, I plan on using Dremel to further polish. You'll do fine, I'm sure. If you have never done one before- the polish is kinda strange. It kinda looks like the polish is on top of the color. It'll polish well, but it just looks strange- not bad strange. eta- thought I would mention in case you didn't know. That cab will have a nice high value. They are getting crazy expensive with good examples like yours pulling a premium price. |
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Post by fernwood on Mar 15, 2019 8:17:09 GMT -5
rockjunquie Thanks for the heads up on value. I must take extra care with this one. This is my first time with PJ. Have another 5 cabs in rotary now, all with excellent color and patterns, just not as great as this one. What do you consider crazy expensive, if I may ask?
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 15, 2019 8:26:25 GMT -5
rockjunquie Thanks for the heads up on value. I must take extra care with this one. This is my first time with PJ. Have another 5 cabs in rotary now, all with excellent color and patterns, just not as great as this one. What do you consider crazy expensive, if I may ask? The rough is outrageous! What size is that? In the 40 mm range I would put it at at least 85-90 assuming it comes out well. Maybe more. Maybe others will chime in, too. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 15, 2019 9:13:31 GMT -5
That's a great poppy, fernwood! Don't forget to show it when it comes out of the tumbler, please. |
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Post by fernwood on Mar 15, 2019 9:26:13 GMT -5
It is about 1.75" long.
I received the rough from the new member here who joined to share the PJ he had. Still have about 12 lbs of rough and some partially tumbled pieces. Had I known the value, would have waited on this piece. All I can do is all I can do now to ensure I do not destroy it. Am hoping that the final tumble comes out great.
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Post by miket on Mar 15, 2019 10:24:54 GMT -5
Very pretty!
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 15, 2019 10:53:11 GMT -5
It is about 1.75" long. I received the rough from the new member here who joined to share the PJ he had. Still have about 12 lbs of rough and some partially tumbled pieces. Had I known the value, would have waited on this piece. All I can do is all I can do now to ensure I do not destroy it. Am hoping that the final tumble comes out great. It's a very nice one, indeed. Tumble cabbing MAY bring down the price, but may not. I'd keep that one, for sure.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2019 13:08:08 GMT -5
That is a great piece with poppin poppies!
If you tumble? Make sure you stay clear of cerium .
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Post by fernwood on Mar 15, 2019 16:42:01 GMT -5
No cerium for me.
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Post by jasperfanatic on Mar 15, 2019 19:22:19 GMT -5
That is a great piece with poppin poppies! If you tumble? Make sure you stay clear of cerium . Why no cerium? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2019 21:11:29 GMT -5
That is a great piece with poppin poppies! If you tumble? Make sure you stay clear of cerium . Why no cerium? Cerium oxide will cast a white residue into the micro fractures in this material,and make them stand out |
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Post by stephan on Mar 15, 2019 22:03:15 GMT -5
Nicely done cab. I'm amazed at those who have the patience to dremel.
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Post by jasperfanatic on Mar 15, 2019 22:19:48 GMT -5
Cerium oxide will cast a white residue into the micro fractures in this material,and make them stand out Good to know, thanks! Not that I'm going to get my hands on any of that great stuff The AO polish doesn't do the same? |
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