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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 9:35:13 GMT -5
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Post by mohs on Apr 12, 2020 10:36:42 GMT -5
Right on John ! You prove my theory a little rock goes a long ways  Hard to pick a best that lavender and white tho  So well done Just so fine! Ed |
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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 10:51:09 GMT -5
Thanks Ed! The charoite almost caused me to throw the slab across the room in frustration. 3 preforms split while I was trimming them. Thanks for your comments. I’m loving the hearts you are making.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 12, 2020 10:57:22 GMT -5
Beautiful pairs! Kudos on having the patience to cut those small earring stones. The Charoite may frustrated you, but you sure conquered them!
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 12, 2020 10:58:20 GMT -5
Those are great, John!
Good timing, too! They're the just the right motivation that I need to get going! I have to cut a pair of small agates for earrings for my wife's sister's husband to give to his wife for her early May birthday. Despite daily reminders I've been letting the job slide, but your excellent cab pairs have got the wheels turning now...
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Post by knave on Apr 12, 2020 10:58:55 GMT -5
Wow! I agree with Ed, quality over quantity.
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Post by mohs on Apr 12, 2020 11:28:44 GMT -5
Thanks for the comment on the heart
& keep on
always enjoy your grinding
shinings!!
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Post by orrum on Apr 12, 2020 11:58:29 GMT -5
Out of the ballpark, it's a homer!!! Those are awesome sauce!!!
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Post by RocksInNJ on Apr 12, 2020 12:23:39 GMT -5
They look look most excellent, but those pink ones are killer.
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Post by fernwood on Apr 12, 2020 12:39:02 GMT -5
What a nice bunch of earring cabs.
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jasperfanatic
spending too much on rocks
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Post by jasperfanatic on Apr 12, 2020 12:47:58 GMT -5
Beautiful!
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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 13:44:15 GMT -5
Beautiful pairs! Kudos on having the patience to cut those small earring stones. The Charoite may frustrated you, but you sure conquered them! Thanks much Robin! |
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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 13:45:50 GMT -5
Those are great, John! Good timing, too! They're the just the right motivation that I need to get going! I have to cut a pair of small agates for earrings for my wife's sister's husband to give to his wife for her early May birthday. Despite daily reminders I've been letting the job slide, but your excellent cab pairs have got the wheels turning now... Thanks Gary! And good luck cutting some small stones, glad to hear the wheels are turning 😉 |
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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 13:46:41 GMT -5
Out of the ballpark, it's a homer!!! Those are awesome sauce!!! Thanks orrum 😊 |
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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 13:50:13 GMT -5
They look look most excellent, but those pink ones are killer. Thanks RocksInNJ. That’s some rhodonite from near Silverton and Ouray CO. I really want to get down there and collect some one of these days |
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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 13:51:13 GMT -5
What a nice bunch of earring cabs. Thanks Beth. |
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Post by lpl on Apr 12, 2020 13:51:58 GMT -5
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Post by toiv0 on Apr 12, 2020 14:06:31 GMT -5
I don't like making earrings, smithing or the stone work. I do though like what you polished up. You silver work is always off the chart I will watch patiently to see the finished product.
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Apr 12, 2020 14:06:49 GMT -5
Looking good! The Charoite is killer. Here's a hint to prevent splitting. Some people doublet it with a very thin backing, usually black in my experience. The backing seems to prevent its tendency to split while cutting. The backing can easily be ground off if the stone is going into an open setting. If it's going to be bezeled just leave it for added strength.
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 12, 2020 14:45:06 GMT -5
Great group of cabs! And so many, too! I would NOT have the patience for that. The charoite are a testament to your skill. I have decided never to cut anymore without backing them first. Too expensive to gamble.
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