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These are all new! Jan 1, 2005 0:51:23 GMT -5

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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Jan 1, 2005 0:51:23 GMT -5

Hello again ...

I am getting in a few last photo's before the new year ... I hope you like them!

What a way to bring in the new year! Iris Agate has a way of making every day just a little bit brighter! This awesome cab captures every color of the color spectrum and the camera doesn't even begin to capture the true essence of this stone!

This is Montana Dendritic Agate and it has one of the nicest trees that I have been able to find. You can litterally cut three hundred pounds of Montana Agate and not ever find a tree this nice!

Laguna Agate with Drusy! Now this one is something else ... the drusy crystals appear to be white along the edges of the cavity ... but as you get into the center of the stone the crystals pick up the red from the agate and they appear to be raspberry in color - a very interesting combination!

I just love Laguna Agate! This cab has a small drusy cavity as well and the colors ... Oh My God!

This is Laguna Agate as well, it is perfectly clear with light pink and orange bands near the center of the stone. The colors do not show up very well ... but they are there!

Well, that is what has been helping me to stay busy the past couple of days. I am currently working on two different orders and hopefully they will be ready to go in the mail as of Monday!

Happy New Year!

John

I have seen paintings in the sky, created by the hands of GOD.

rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	These are all new! Jan 1, 2005 1:00:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Jan 1, 2005 1:00:31 GMT -5 wow what you do to an agate john! i love the drusies. kim

Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	These are all new! Jan 1, 2005 1:08:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on Jan 1, 2005 1:08:57 GMT -5 WoW!! It's just hard to belive that those are even rocks, talk about gorgeous! I just love looking at your photos of the cabs you've done, they are so inspiring and beautiful. Thanks for posting more pics!! Cher
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sandsman1 In Memoriam RIP John "sandsman1" Member since December 2003 Posts: 11,341	These are all new! Jan 1, 2005 2:00:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sandsman1 on Jan 1, 2005 2:00:19 GMT -5 WOW john,, outstanding work there amazing
	GOT TO KEEP THE LOONEYS ONNNN THE PATH john-- NOMAD--- U.S.A. -- IN GOD WE TRUST

deepsouth fully equipped rock polisher He who rocks last rocks best Member since January 2004 Posts: 1,256	These are all new! Jan 1, 2005 5:06:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deepsouth on Jan 1, 2005 5:06:18 GMT -5 Thank you John for those amazing pictures . we shall strive to make our humble rocks as pretty as your precious stones. Happy New year to you too. Jack

creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	These are all new! Jan 1, 2005 11:36:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Jan 1, 2005 11:36:16 GMT -5 Those are beautiful. Shoot I love all of them they are very interesting. Thank you for sharing. Tami
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rollingstone starting to spend too much on rocks Member since July 2009 Posts: 236	These are all new! Jan 1, 2005 12:51:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rollingstone on Jan 1, 2005 12:51:44 GMT -5 Wow, amazing stuff! I love that iris agate -- looks like a Cassini spacecraft pic of Saturn's rings, with some iridescence thrown in for good measure.

connrock still telling self it's just a hobby Ranger,,,My little buddy Member since July 2004 Posts: 4,374	These are all new! Jan 1, 2005 14:00:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by connrock on Jan 1, 2005 14:00:12 GMT -5 Your work is fantastic John!! I'm partial to Montana agate and I know what you mean about finding a tree like that. I like the Laguna's and Iris agates but the Montana is a real "keeper" !! Thanks,,,,,,,,,, Tom
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69beeper spending too much on rocks Member since August 2004 Posts: 377	These are all new! Jan 1, 2005 15:39:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 69beeper on Jan 1, 2005 15:39:31 GMT -5 WOW!! ...those are BEAUTIFUL! OUTSTANDING job! Thanks for the pics. Jimmy Happy New Year!

krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	These are all new! Jan 1, 2005 16:50:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Jan 1, 2005 16:50:16 GMT -5 those are absolutely fabulous pieces, Bear, what i wouldn't give to be a little mouse on your shoulder to watch you make one of those! those are great photos too! KD
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BearCreekLapidary
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These are all new! Jan 1, 2005 17:48:40 GMT -5

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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Jan 1, 2005 17:48:40 GMT -5

Hello everyone ...

Thanks for the kind words and comments. I just love rocks ;D

K.D. - Before you know it you'll be out cutting me! It is just a matter of time.

Want to try something a little different? It is a lot of fun and you will definitely see a difference in a years time ...

Take one cab a week (put the date on the back of the cab or write it on a piece of paper that you wrap the stone in) ... something that you have cut yourself ... and put it aside, somewhere and don't look at it ... then each week following take another cab and set aside as well, and continue this for a years time.

Then, next year ... take out all of the cabs that you have put into your

(dresser, show box, cabinet, etc.) ... you should have 52 cabs and you will be able to see how you have progressed in your cutting skills within a years time. It's fun to see what you thought was one of your better cabs in March, compares to the cabs you will be cutting in November or December.

Like I say ... it's just a matter of time. The more you cut ... the better you will become. Learning becomes a passion and if each piece is better than the last one you cut ... you will soon become a world class cab cutter!

Take care and have a safe and enjoyable New Year!

John

I have seen paintings in the sky, created by the hands of GOD.

Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	These are all new! Jan 1, 2005 22:40:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Jan 1, 2005 22:40:47 GMT -5 I love the last one. Can a stone be understated and stunning at the same time?
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These are all new! Jan 1, 2005 22:47:24 GMT -5

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Post by Original Admin on Jan 1, 2005 22:47:24 GMT -5

Hi John,

Totally superb work in my view - I can't do that or even get close to it.

And the samples themselves are totally symetrical - phew. Thats what I just did when I saw the pics .........

phew - and scratched my brow !!!

what more can I say except thanks for the pics.

Cheers John.

aquababie19 noticing nice landscape pebbles Member since June 2004 Posts: 97	These are all new! Jan 4, 2005 12:10:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aquababie19 on Jan 4, 2005 12:10:48 GMT -5 that's purty! LOL
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Rose Cave Dweller Member since November 2004 Posts: 875	These are all new! Jan 4, 2005 12:14:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rose on Jan 4, 2005 12:14:58 GMT -5 Those are stunning - great work

billyd starting to spend too much on rocks Member since December 2004 Posts: 157	These are all new! Jan 5, 2005 0:20:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by billyd on Jan 5, 2005 0:20:58 GMT -5 they are lovely ;D if i get any to look like yours iwill die a happy man. billy.d
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stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	These are all new! Mar 11, 2005 12:54:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Mar 11, 2005 12:54:25 GMT -5 Hey Bear- was the the Iris Agate you talked about?
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