69beeper
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2004
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Post by 69beeper on Jan 21, 2005 19:47:41 GMT -5
Hi all, just a pic of next batch to be finished (i think).  They sure look good wet, don't it? These were just pulled out of #500. Here they are dry:  Went with 1000AO this time instead of tripoli, and i'm thinking of using AO polish... see what happens I guess.  And while i'm at it, here's the Carnelian after 4wks of #60/90:  ...and White Lace after 3wks of #60/90:  Jimmy |
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Post by krazydiamond on Jan 21, 2005 19:57:54 GMT -5
super-mega-rock box there Jimmy, the first pic, are some of those Botswanas? i see some tiger eyes peeking out too.
that Carnelian is tough old stuff, huh? i just got some rough from the Rockshed and it is gonna take forever i think to get that load to shape. ditto the white lace, i have to believe i got some of the same stuff that you have just recently.. some of the pieces i was able to get through the saw, some will be rounders.
thanks for taking the time to show us your progress!
KD
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Post by connrock on Jan 21, 2005 20:19:37 GMT -5
Your rocks look very well formed and what seems to be a nice fine matte finish.It's so darn hard to tell from photo's!! LOL After they come out of the #1000 they should already have a nice shine to them.If so and you don't get impatient they'll look as good dry as they do wet. (boy i sure wish we had a spell check here)lol I can't spell for shift!! Tom  |
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Post by Toad on Jan 21, 2005 21:04:29 GMT -5
I really love the comparison shots between the first 2 pics. Nice to see the difference.
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Post by cookie3rocks on Jan 21, 2005 21:22:36 GMT -5
The 1000 will do the trick, those are Beautiful! don't get impatient, leave them in polish for a week no matter how shiney they are. You won't be sorry. And Burnish! I just have really high hopes for this batch, it's gonna rival James' stuff, I bet.
Good luck!
cookie
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jan 21, 2005 21:55:07 GMT -5
i can't wait to see them finished - they are looking good now!
kim
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Post by Cher on Jan 22, 2005 11:54:52 GMT -5
Wow Jimmy, they look super wet, those are going totally awesome when they are finished. There's some really beautiful stones in there, I see some great jewelry possibilities.
Cher
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Post by creativeminded on Jan 22, 2005 13:17:34 GMT -5
Those are going to be great when finished.
Tami
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Post by stoner on Jan 22, 2005 23:48:33 GMT -5
Those are looking great. A fine example of what patience can accomplish. Speaking of patience, hell, I'd just put them in a glass of water and call them finished Let's see them finished. Ed |
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Post by Noosh9057 on Jan 24, 2005 18:18:12 GMT -5
Thay are looking great!!!!!!  |
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deepsouth
fully equipped rock polisher
He who rocks last rocks best
Member since January 2004
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Post by deepsouth on Jan 25, 2005 4:17:15 GMT -5
Great looking rocks, wet as well as matte
Here is hoping for a grand finale
Jack
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69beeper
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2004
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Post by 69beeper on Feb 1, 2005 14:02:31 GMT -5
And here is what they look like after 11 days in #1000 AO: #500 - DRY#1000 - DRY I posted the #500 pic also for comparison. You can definitely see the difference. I decided to go with tin oxide for polish. About 7 more days and they should be finished. Hope they turn out nice. Jimmy |
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Post by Tweetiepy on Feb 1, 2005 15:01:53 GMT -5
WOW, I never have adequate words to express how amazing everyone's rocks are but this might do in a pinch  |
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Post by creativeminded on Feb 1, 2005 18:21:03 GMT -5
Those are beautiful. Theyare going to be great when they are done.
Tami
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Post by gaetzchamp on Feb 1, 2005 19:47:29 GMT -5
That ALIEN eye is about the coolest rock I've ever seen. What is it? Nice, Nice, Nice, Gaeter |
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Post by krazydiamond on Feb 1, 2005 20:25:13 GMT -5
you got your mojo working here, get some good shades for the final coming out party. way to go, jimmybeeper!
KD
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Post by rockyraccoon on Feb 1, 2005 20:38:36 GMT -5
can't wait to see them all polished up - they are really looking good!
kim
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Post by Cher on Feb 2, 2005 0:05:57 GMT -5
Wow Jimmy, that's really neat to see the difference like that. They look like they have a nice matte finish now, those are going to look totally awesome finished.
Cher
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stefan
Cave Dweller 
Member since January 2005
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Post by stefan on Feb 2, 2005 9:02:47 GMT -5
awesome work- Can't wait to see the finished
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