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Post by opalpyrexia on Jul 26, 2019 16:20:16 GMT -5
Cab That Slab #5Mark what you think will create the best cabochon! This is one of two Jasper with Hematite slabs that I purchased from @hookedonrocks one month ago. My first reaction was "Wow!" followed soon after by "What am I going to do with that!?!" because there's so much to consider in the patterns and colors. After studying the other slab off and on, I finally marked what will be my first cab last week. I'm hoping that you'll provide some really good choices. The winner of the poll will have the option to start the next contest, and I will send the winner 2 or 3 pieces of rough opal that should cut good solid stones. The winner will also receive their cabochon selection sawed out and trimmed from this slab. Plus I'll find some other things to add, too. Contest Number 5 ends at 6:00 pm (1800) Pacific Time on Sunday, August 11. This slab is 5.5 x 4.625 inches (140 x 117 mm): 
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Post by MsAli on Jul 26, 2019 16:45:12 GMT -5
What a gorgeous slab! Lots of options in this I love this spot in it  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 27, 2019 11:31:13 GMT -5
I had a hard time figuring where to do it and HOW to do it. I actually forgot just from last time. DOH! I wanted the brightly colored areas, too. Instead I went for some interesting contrast and rich color.
I have no idea the size of this cab.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2019 20:21:47 GMT -5
Good lookin’ rock
Lol
Pin the tail on the donky
You can’t lose with that one!
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Post by miket on Jul 29, 2019 12:00:21 GMT -5
Here's my first try at this. Not as good as rockjunquie or MsAli on the computer, but I did what I could.  This is an awesome slab, so many colors!   |
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Post by opalpyrexia on Jul 29, 2019 16:37:04 GMT -5
Bumping because I added rulers to better estimate cab size and I sweetened the pot.
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Post by MsAli on Jul 29, 2019 17:47:56 GMT -5
Bumping because I added rulers to better estimate cab size and I sweetened the pot. Your pot was already sweet |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 29, 2019 21:20:48 GMT -5
Bumping because I added rulers to better estimate cab size and I sweetened the pot. I just stickied it- sorry I didn't do it sooner. I forgot. |
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jul 30, 2019 14:42:11 GMT -5
was showing a lady at work these slab pix and she says look there's a wolf! So I decided to play. Funny thing was once we zoomed up it looked like it's got a pig snout, so we're calling it a wig   f1wxgl0d7ggatg5majs4 |
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Post by miket on Jul 30, 2019 15:31:19 GMT -5
I just saw this and it probably belongs in the "What do you see in a stone" thread, but does anyone else see a fire breathing dragon...  |
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Post by MsAli on Jul 30, 2019 17:52:49 GMT -5
There are so many faces and creatures in it I was showing this spot to someone but he didn't see what I was talking about Anyone else see the man in red ?  |
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Post by NDK on Jul 30, 2019 20:47:13 GMT -5
I see the man. Looks like he's got a high collar like Elvis wore. I also see miket's dragon. Looks like Godzilla to me 👍 |
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Post by fernwood on Jul 31, 2019 2:33:54 GMT -5
This area kept popping out at me. Feel it shows all of the amazing colors of the slab.   |
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Post by julieooly on Jul 31, 2019 11:47:22 GMT -5
It’s just gorgeous. I am out of the workshop until September and my fingers are itching after just a week. How about here with a nice fat symmetrical teardrop?  |
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pocketfullarocks
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Post by pocketfullarocks on Aug 1, 2019 21:20:54 GMT -5
Since I recently had my DNA tested through ancestry.com and found out that I am 46% Welsh, I have become enamored with the Welsh culture - I am even learning the language. The symbol of Wales (Cmyru in the native language) is the Draigh (Dragon). Thus, I see my Draigh ( albeit a slightly deranged looking version) in this lovely slab!  |
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Aug 5, 2019 10:47:31 GMT -5
I guess I will take a shot. My first attempt came out to close to oldschoolrocker so I did this one.  |
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Post by opalpyrexia on Aug 11, 2019 15:01:37 GMT -5
5 hours left until Cab That Slab #5 closes... ...don't wait and be late!
CLOSED. Look for the poll sometime tomorrow.
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