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Post by stardiamond on Mar 31, 2020 15:49:12 GMT -5
 I made a test cab with the Blue Tide seam agate using the worst piece. It started as a 40mm pointed oval. THe bottom fractured so I made a new bottom. The left side had a big chip so I started to grind it down. I ran into the dop so I redopped. Ended up with a wonky shape. Took a decent polish  |
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Post by roy on Mar 31, 2020 15:55:23 GMT -5
its a hard stone to work i always back them first
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Post by fernwood on Mar 31, 2020 15:58:57 GMT -5
I like it. The colors/patterns are beautiful.
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pizzano
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Post by pizzano on Mar 31, 2020 17:54:54 GMT -5
I made a test cab with the Blue Tide seam agate using the worst piece. It started as a 40mm pointed oval. THe bottom fractured so I made a new bottom. The left side had a big chip so I started to grind it down. I ran into the dop so I redopped. Ended up with a wonky shape. Took a decent polish Did you find the Holy Grail.......? |
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Post by lpl on Mar 31, 2020 20:55:25 GMT -5
I’ve wanted to get some because it’s stunning material. Nice save on that one.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 31, 2020 22:26:20 GMT -5
its a hard stone to work i always back them first
What do you use for backing, Roy?
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Post by roy on Apr 1, 2020 10:22:02 GMT -5
jb weld and wax paper
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Post by stardiamond on Apr 2, 2020 12:42:25 GMT -5
I made this one from a better slab; no backing or treatment. No chipping or fractures. Made sure there was agate on the edges and used a less aggressive wheel. Not my favorite pattern, but safety first.  |
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Post by RocksInNJ on Apr 2, 2020 18:14:46 GMT -5
I see some trapped souls in that rock.
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julieooly
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Post by julieooly on Apr 5, 2020 14:30:26 GMT -5
I see some trapped souls in that rock. Lower right for certain! |
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