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Post by MsAli on Jun 20, 2019 13:31:14 GMT -5
However, I'm guilty as well. I have a handful of Fairburns that I won't part with, won't do anything with. Each one is unique and when I find them I know that no one else has seen that particular stone. Ever. So I get it. And by the way, that is one good looking rock! Well that is just horrible advice <img text="  " alt=" " src="//storage.proboards.com/1258779/images/Rgj0bWHVdCWSBPQowMGY.png"> |
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Post by jasperfanatic on Jun 20, 2019 13:45:44 GMT -5
When I first started working with rocks, I couldn't let any of the finished products go if I liked them, others I was happy to release back to the wild or give to others. I just have too many rocks now and move them all out after being finished, but I do have to cuddle them for a while...sometimes a month or two  I don't have any slabs that I'm attached to, but I do have a handful of really great slabs that I just can't decide how to cut because choosing one design would destroy the possibility of the other, so they sit in limbo. |
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Post by miket on Jun 20, 2019 14:17:16 GMT -5
However, I'm guilty as well. I have a handful of Fairburns that I won't part with, won't do anything with. Each one is unique and when I find them I know that no one else has seen that particular stone. Ever. So I get it. And by the way, that is one good looking rock! Well that is just horrible advice <img text="  " alt=" " src="//storage.proboards.com/1258779/images/Rgj0bWHVdCWSBPQowMGY.png"> Your image didn't show up I said it was good advice- I didn't say I follow it I love my rocks. There, I said it. And I'm not ashamed.  |
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Post by Rockindad on Jun 20, 2019 17:46:19 GMT -5
I try very hard to not get attached to either cabs or slabs but I do have ONE cab and ONE slab that I will not sell - or cut up in the case of the slab. The cab is a very unique Montana agate and the slab is a large piece of uber-rare Pope Valley jasper. I think that with the volume of material you must go through to sell the amount of cabs you have it is okay to keep one of each, but just one . All kidding aside, your restraint is admirable as I am pretty sure you are able to get your hands on some very premium materials. Of course, I imagine you could get into trouble pretty quickly if you started to hang onto everything. Al |
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Post by MsAli on Jun 20, 2019 17:57:01 GMT -5
I try very hard to not get attached to either cabs or slabs but I do have ONE cab and ONE slab that I will not sell - or cut up in the case of the slab. The cab is a very unique Montana agate and the slab is a large piece of uber-rare Pope Valley jasper. I think that with the volume of material you must go through to sell the amount of cabs you have it is okay to keep one of each, but just one  . All kidding aside, your restraint is admirable as I am pretty sure you are able to get your hands on some very premium materials. Of course, I imagine you could get into trouble pretty quickly if you started to hang onto everything. Al I think we need to see Tommys keepers |
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Post by Rockindad on Jun 20, 2019 18:02:05 GMT -5
I think that with the volume of material you must go through to sell the amount of cabs you have it is okay to keep one of each, but just one . All kidding aside, your restraint is admirable as I am pretty sure you are able to get your hands on some very premium materials. Of course, I imagine you could get into trouble pretty quickly if you started to hang onto everything. Al I think we need to see Tommys keepers I would like to officially second this. Al |
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Post by RWA3006 on Jun 20, 2019 21:29:14 GMT -5
Years ago while wandering through a remote place in Wyoming my wife picked up a small jade slick and handed it to me. It fits just right in the palm of my hand and I find it irresistible. It has a lot of sentimental value to me.
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Post by Tommy on Jun 21, 2019 10:45:35 GMT -5
I think we need to see Tommys keepers I would like to officially second this. Al OK but only since it's your thread and I won't feel like I'm hi-jacking it The Pope Creek jasper slab is huge 9" x 8" or somewhere thereabouts. The thing with this slab is the pattern changes all across the slab and the beauty is in the totality. If I cut it up I'd just have a bunch of green blah and a couple of sweet spots that may or may not even look good cabbed.    I don't have a recent photo of the Montana agate cab I pulled this off my old Flickr account. It was I think my second Montana cab I ever did and I fell in love with the scene. Reminds me of being in a serene desert with a billion stars all around.  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 21, 2019 10:57:24 GMT -5
I would like to officially second this. Al OK but only since it's your thread and I won't feel like I'm hi-jacking it The Pope Creek jasper slab is huge 9" x 8" or somewhere thereabouts. The thing with this slab is the pattern changes all across the slab and the beauty is in the totality. If I cut it up I'd just have a bunch of green blah and a couple of sweet spots that may or may not even look good cabbed. I don't have a recent photo of the Montana agate cab I pulled this off my old Flickr account. It was I think my second Montana cab I ever did and I fell in love with the scene. Reminds me of being in a serene desert with a billion stars all around. I see what you mean about cutting it. It really is better in it's entirety. And, that's coming from someone who always says CUT IT. The cab is fabulous. Love Montana and that's a nice one. You should have it made into jewelry. |
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Post by Tommy on Jun 21, 2019 11:03:35 GMT -5
Love Montana and that's a nice one. You should have it made into jewelry. One day I will. I have always told myself that I want to learn silver smithing but that seems less and less likely as time goes on. I may have to break down and have someone set it for me. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 21, 2019 11:04:33 GMT -5
Love Montana and that's a nice one. You should have it made into jewelry. One day I will. I have always told myself that I want to learn silver smithing but that seems less and less likely as time goes on. I may have to break down and have someone set it for me. I'm sure someone like Don could do a great job with it. |
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Post by Tommy on Jun 21, 2019 11:27:18 GMT -5
I'm sure someone like Don could do a great job with it. No doubt about it. I think I have to really formulate what I want - If I'm going to wear it myself I'd love to embellish it with something desert related - maybe a cactus or coyote or kokopelli - while still staying compact and masculine. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 21, 2019 11:35:07 GMT -5
I'm sure someone like Don could do a great job with it. No doubt about it. I think I have to really formulate what I want - If I'm going to wear it myself I'd love to embellish it with something desert related - maybe a cactus or coyote or kokopelli - while still staying compact and masculine. If something were etched or darkened in the setting cup, it would show through the stone. So you could have a cactus in the clear part. Just an idea. |
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Post by Pat on Jun 21, 2019 11:59:22 GMT -5
Tommy. A friend had a Montana agate that resembled reeds at a river edge. Top part was clear. He drew and cut a bird just taking flight out of the top part of the backplate. From the front, you could see the bird taking flight from the reeds. Wow! You could do something similar with your desert piece.
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Post by Rockindad on Jun 21, 2019 12:20:33 GMT -5
I would like to officially second this. Al OK but only since it's your thread and I won't feel like I'm hi-jacking it Hijack away! I think you made the right decision to leave the slab as is, it is awesome in its variety. Your Montana is fabulous as well. Al |
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Post by MsAli on Jun 21, 2019 12:28:28 GMT -5
That slab is ridiculous. I can see why you wouldn't cut it
& that Montana is amazing. I can see laying there looking up at the stars.
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