"Lace" for KD

connrock still telling self it's just a hobby Ranger,,,My little buddy Member since July 2004 Posts: 4,374	"Lace" for KD May 2, 2005 15:57:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by connrock on May 2, 2005 15:57:14 GMT -5 A friend made this cab out of "Red Lightning" lace agate and sent me this photo. Nice or what? Tom ;D
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krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	"Lace" for KD May 2, 2005 16:07:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on May 2, 2005 16:07:09 GMT -5 that is jaw droppingly beautiful, Tom..you knew that would get me where i live. (wipes the drool off on her shirtsleeve). thanks for posting that lovely piece! KD
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americanbulldogsnj has rocks in the head Member since March 2005 Posts: 512	"Lace" for KD May 2, 2005 16:29:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by americanbulldogsnj on May 2, 2005 16:29:06 GMT -5 unreal, it just so beautiful... Marian

rollingstone starting to spend too much on rocks Member since July 2009 Posts: 236	"Lace" for KD May 2, 2005 16:35:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rollingstone on May 2, 2005 16:35:07 GMT -5 Wow! My shoes and socks just got blown off!!!

Alice has started giving rock gifts Member since February 2005 Posts: 3,931	"Lace" for KD May 2, 2005 16:48:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Alice on May 2, 2005 16:48:49 GMT -5 I have to agree with everyone.... WOW!!!! Alice

phoenix1647 starting to spend too much on rocks Member since March 2013 Posts: 186	"Lace" for KD May 2, 2005 18:43:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by phoenix1647 on May 2, 2005 18:43:09 GMT -5 Got a bruise on my chin when it hit the floor...what a beautiful cab...... Pho

Condor driving up their electric bill Woodward Agates Member since February 2005 Posts: 2,772	"Lace" for KD May 2, 2005 18:50:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Condor on May 2, 2005 18:50:23 GMT -5 So why isn't your friend a part of this site? Inquiring minds want to know. It is a beautiful cab. Condor
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sandsman1 In Memoriam RIP John "sandsman1" Member since December 2003 Posts: 11,341	"Lace" for KD May 2, 2005 18:58:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sandsman1 on May 2, 2005 18:58:23 GMT -5 WOW tom thats amazing rock man very beautiful --- tell your friend very nice job -- and to stop in and show us some more of his work
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Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	"Lace" for KD May 2, 2005 19:45:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on May 2, 2005 19:45:26 GMT -5 Well guess we all have it covered with WoW! Cher
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cookie3rocks has started giving rock gifts Mother Nature is a grand old gal! Member since April 2004 Posts: 3,059	"Lace" for KD May 2, 2005 19:57:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cookie3rocks on May 2, 2005 19:57:09 GMT -5 AWWWW can't (uh) catch (urnnn) my breath (ahh haaa ahhh haaa) Man alive that's awesome stuff. cookie
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creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	"Lace" for KD May 2, 2005 23:11:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on May 2, 2005 23:11:32 GMT -5 All I can say is WOW!!! Tami
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"Lace" for KD May 3, 2005 17:41:37 GMT -5

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Post by deepsouth on May 3, 2005 17:41:37 GMT -5

Red Lightning......how appropriate.

WOW is the best I can find ;D

Looking at this rock makes you feel like you are standing in the middle of the beginning of EARTH many many moons ago...most likely before moon itself was. haha

Jack

rfuller starting to shine! Member since February 2005 Posts: 39	"Lace" for KD May 4, 2005 10:17:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rfuller on May 4, 2005 10:17:13 GMT -5 That is so beautiful. Any idea where it came from?

Rose Cave Dweller Member since November 2004 Posts: 875	"Lace" for KD May 4, 2005 10:25:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rose on May 4, 2005 10:25:59 GMT -5 Can I add my WOW to the pile ! Thats one amazing rock

Banjocreek fully equipped rock polisher Member since March 2003 Posts: 1,115	"Lace" for KD May 4, 2005 11:12:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Banjocreek on May 4, 2005 11:12:31 GMT -5 Man, oh man, Tom! That is so beautiful, it in no way looks natural. Just an amazing stone there. Absolutely amaazing! -Banjo
	Ecclesiastes 3.5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain

69beeper spending too much on rocks Member since August 2004 Posts: 377	"Lace" for KD May 4, 2005 11:26:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 69beeper on May 4, 2005 11:26:59 GMT -5 BEAUTIFUL! ...that is one awsome stone!! Jimmy

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"Lace" for KD May 4, 2005 22:13:48 GMT -5

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Post by connrock on May 4, 2005 22:13:48 GMT -5

Hi all,
I thought you'd all like it but I knew it would hit KD's eye the most!

I posted this cab for 3 reasons.
One of course was for KD.

It's just too beautiful not to show.

The third reason is that i'm very happy for the person who made it.His name is Chris and we met on the web about 6-7 years ago.We were both "struggling" tumblers at the time and Chris was the first to venture out into the unknown of the lapidary arts.

He bought a so os grinder and some slabs and off he went trying to cut a cab.He was very proud of his first attempts and sent me photo'fs of every one of them.I'm glad he can't read this because I thought his cabs were the worst cabs I had ever seen!

He eventually got a LOT better and then tried his hand at wire wrapping,,,,,,YUCK!!I thought his first cabs were ugly but they couldn't hold a candel to the God awful job he did with the wire!!

Chris and his wife went from state to state to show to show and didn't sell much at all.Chris didn't give up though he just got better and better until he came up with his own design and technique of making his jewelry.

About 2 years ago Chris sent me an email and he was the happiest guy on the planet.He had finally got the break he was looking for all those years.He made a set,nechless,ear rings and a bracelet out of black onyx and a wealthy woman fell in love with it.She told him the "set" wasn't complete without a ring and could he make one to match.Chris had never made a ring in his life but he wasn't about to let this woman get away so he said "Yes"!

Well a month later Chris sent her the ring and now she is a steady costomer!She showed off the set to friends and family and they all are buying Chris' jewelry now!!

He wraps exclusivly in 14K gold and hs work is awesome!!

The reason this story makes me so happy is that i've not only seen Chris grow into lapidary but i've seen many of you do the same thing and I think it's wonderful!!

Just think back a little when you were struggling to get one lousy batch of "real" polished stones. Not the "almost" polished look but the real thing.It seemed to take forever and at times you were so disgusted you were ready to throw everything out the door!

Now you make cabs,necklesses out of freeforms and beads,slippers with beads,sterling silver rings,etc.!!

How long will it be before you too are making 14k jewelry?