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Post by miket on Sept 4, 2019 10:56:02 GMT -5
Here's some more out of the latest batch. Anyone who's tired of looking let me know, there's still more...  Snowflake Obsidian, really happy with the way they turned out.  Mahogany Obsidian- I'm happy with the shine but I'm not afraid of showing my failures. Some ended up with pits. I may try to redo them, I may not.  And I noticed something I've never noticed before. When I hold the mahogany cabs up to the light there are perfectly clear parts of the stone. Just thought it was cool.  And this agate that I received from manofglass . I can't remember the name right now. I really love how they turned out. The heart undercut a bit on the left side- I may try and hide that when I wrap it.  As always, thanks for looking! Mike |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2019 11:17:37 GMT -5
Those all turned out very nice (I hope you can hide the wiggle in the side of the agate heart). When I hold the mahogany cabs up to the light there are perfectly clear parts of the stone. Got yourself a piece of "double-flow" mahogany obsidian there. I find that (along with lace and triple-flow) among the more fascinating types. |
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Sept 4, 2019 11:55:42 GMT -5
Post by miket on Sept 4, 2019 11:55:42 GMT -5
Those all turned out very nice (I hope you can hide the wiggle in the side of the agate heart). When I hold the mahogany cabs up to the light there are perfectly clear parts of the stone. Got yourself a piece of "double-flow" mahogany obsidian there. I find that (along with lace and triple-flow) among the more fascinating types. Thanks, I didn't know that was even a thing! All of those mahogany cabs had that to some degree. I'll have to look up lace and triple-flow. I've tumbled mahogany before but of course couldn't see through them, these are the first cabs I've finished with it. |
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Sept 4, 2019 14:02:01 GMT -5
Post by julieooly on Sept 4, 2019 14:02:01 GMT -5
Did you mix the agate and the obsidian? What kind of tumbler are you using?
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Post by miket on Sept 4, 2019 14:42:12 GMT -5
Did you mix the agate and the obsidian? What kind of tumbler are you using? Yes, ma'am, I did. It was a mixed tumble in my rotary tumbler (33b). I can't swear, however, that those small pits in the mahogany weren't there before I moved them on. I used a ton of plastic for cushioning- they may well have been. |
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Post by fernwood on Sept 4, 2019 14:45:20 GMT -5
I love snowflake and you did great with it.
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Post by miket on Sept 4, 2019 14:55:26 GMT -5
I love snowflake and you did great with it. Thanks Beth! |
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Post by fernwood on Sept 4, 2019 14:57:33 GMT -5
I have a fairly large rough piece I cannot wait to cut. I also have tumbled some slabs/preforms from Walt and have more in waiting.
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Sept 4, 2019 15:06:33 GMT -5
Post by julieooly on Sept 4, 2019 15:06:33 GMT -5
Did you mix the agate and the obsidian? What kind of tumbler are you using? Yes, ma'am, I did. It was a mixed tumble in my rotary tumbler (33b). I can't swear, however, that those small pits in the mahogany weren't there before I moved them on. I used a ton of plastic for cushioning- they may well have been. I've got a couple of 33B that are offline, what mesh size did you start with in this load? I should get back to tumbling, but its SO messy! |
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Sept 4, 2019 15:37:31 GMT -5
Post by miket on Sept 4, 2019 15:37:31 GMT -5
Yes, ma'am, I did. It was a mixed tumble in my rotary tumbler (33b). I can't swear, however, that those small pits in the mahogany weren't there before I moved them on. I used a ton of plastic for cushioning- they may well have been. I've got a couple of 33B that are offline, what mesh size did you start with in this load? I should get back to tumbling, but its SO messy! Actually after they're dremeled I put them in with my regular tumbles, 80 grit, for about a week or until I'm satisfied that any scratches/pits are removed. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 4, 2019 16:41:12 GMT -5
Holy Moly! That's came out GREAT!
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Post by miket on Sept 4, 2019 16:44:56 GMT -5
Holy Moly! That's came out GREAT! Thank you, ma'am! |
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