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Post by MsAli on Jan 23, 2020 21:47:54 GMT -5
That cab is sweet! It's hypersthene, Ali. Check out the pix I posted of the rough. Easiest way to describe it is it's like black & white Labradorite. I've never seen hypersthene in person, I thought for sure it was obsidian It's crazy cool |
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Post by MsAli on Jan 23, 2020 21:50:13 GMT -5
MsAli I think that may be the hypersthene. It's beautiful! Good job on that video, too.
I knew he was gonna do a killer job on whatever he did |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 23, 2020 21:52:05 GMT -5
MsAli I think that may be the hypersthene. It's beautiful! Good job on that video, too.
I knew he was gonna do a killer job on whatever he did And you were right!  |
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Post by opalpyrexia on Jan 23, 2020 22:14:08 GMT -5
MsAli I think that may be the hypersthene. It's beautiful! Good job on that video, too.
I knew he was gonna do a killer job on whatever he did
Thank you, I'm really pleased that you like it!!
I thought about choosing a shape with curves, but I thought that those strong diagonal stripes needed to rassled into a pen with straight lines.
This was my first time with hypersthene and, as I told Nate NDK , I found myself chasing what I referred to its "texture" and backing up a couple of grits a couple of times. Finally, after Nate's reply to me, I just accepted that its structure is the source of its irridescence. |
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Post by NDK on Jan 23, 2020 22:39:23 GMT -5
opalpyrexia Yours really looks good Gary. If I think about it I'll grab a picture of the 1 I cut and post it tomorrow.
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Post by deedolce on Jan 24, 2020 0:52:29 GMT -5
Excellent job on the cab opalpyrexia! Lucky you, alikat  Tommy, you'll be next up! |
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Post by MsAli on Jan 24, 2020 7:06:19 GMT -5
I knew he was gonna do a killer job on whatever he did
Thank you, I'm really pleased that you like it!!
I thought about choosing a shape with curves, but I thought that those strong diagonal stripes needed to rassled into a pen with straight lines.
This was my first time with hypersthene and, as I told Nate NDK , I found myself chasing what I referred to its "texture" and backing up a couple of grits a couple of times. Finally, after Nate's reply to me, I just accepted that its structure is the source of its irridescence. I think the shape of it fits the stone perfectly & I can see what you mean by it's "texture". |
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Post by NDK on Jan 24, 2020 16:02:23 GMT -5
Here's the one cab I cut from the hypersthene. you can see the "texture" a little in this view, but it's quite obvious in the 2nd picture.   |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 24, 2020 16:05:41 GMT -5
I had a slab of it and didn't like that texture. I never felt like I was finishing it properly.  It is a real cool stone, though. I liken it to chatoyant charcoal. |
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Post by NDK on Jan 24, 2020 16:10:20 GMT -5
I'm actually glad you said that Tela, because I was wondering if I got a lower grade chunk when I bought it.
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Post by MsAli on Jan 24, 2020 22:02:34 GMT -5
It looks like it should feel "rough" but doesn't if that makes sense.
I may one day get some just to try
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Post by jim931 on Jan 26, 2020 23:16:45 GMT -5
Ah man y’all are making great looking cabs!!!! Making me nervous for when the box gets to me... got one shot to produce something good. I’m looking forward to it though!!!
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Post by MsAli on Jan 27, 2020 7:04:57 GMT -5
Ah man y’all are making great looking cabs!!!! Making me nervous for when the box gets to me... got one shot to produce something good. I’m looking forward to it though!!! You're nervous? Mine goes to Tommy  I am almost done and should have box out by the end of the week |
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Post by MsAli on Feb 1, 2020 8:17:43 GMT -5
Box is being shipped out today. I took a piece of OJ and the psilomelane I put in Mohawkite, An unkown, rutilated quartz and goldfield jasper I wont say what cab I did but I am pleased with it and I really hope Tommy likes it. |
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Post by Tommy on Feb 4, 2020 13:17:44 GMT -5
I wont say what cab I did but I am pleased with it and I really hope Tommy likes it. "Tommy likes it" would be a gross understatement! I freaking love it Everyone - this young lady took a beautiful (and rare) piece of Morgan Hill poppy jasper and absolutely knocked it out of the park. The pattern capture is fantastic (mesmerizing) and the shine is perfection - better than I have been able to achieve on many piece of MH I've done. The shine and complete lack of scratches tells me that she worked her butt off on it, no question about it. Thank you Ali, you have raised the bar for all of us with this piece - for me especially.  |
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Post by MsAli on Feb 4, 2020 13:25:35 GMT -5
I have the biggest smile right now.
Thank you for your kind words and I am beyond relieved
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Post by knave on Feb 4, 2020 13:33:23 GMT -5
THAT is a gorgeous piece. Great job, Ali! And great material, whoever supplied it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2020 13:53:30 GMT -5
I wont say what cab I did but I am pleased with it and I really hope Tommy likes it. "Tommy likes it" would be a gross understatement! I freaking love it Everyone - this young lady took a beautiful (and rare) piece of Morgan Hill poppy jasper and absolutely knocked it out of the park. The pattern capture is fantastic (mesmerizing) and the shine is perfection - better than I have been able to achieve on many piece of MH I've done. The shine and complete lack of scratches tells me that she worked her butt off on it, no question about it. Thank you Ali, you have raised the bar for all of us with this piece - for me especially. Holy Cannoli! X10 That is killer! |
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Post by NDK on Feb 4, 2020 14:26:40 GMT -5
Damn now I almost wish I'd have picked that instead. The 1 or 2 MH I've cut didn't polish worth a ding... Well done!
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Post by knave on Feb 4, 2020 14:33:05 GMT -5
Nate the Polish Flint was super awesome
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It is a real cool stone, though. I liken it to chatoyant charcoal. 
