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Post by lpl on Apr 19, 2020 10:12:05 GMT -5
It seems like I have too much time on my hands to scroll through slab offerings on the web! I pulled the trigger on a rhodochrosite slab since I’ve always thought the material was gorgeous, but having never worked it, I was hoping for some tips from those who have. Any advice is most welcome. Thanks!
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 19, 2020 10:23:40 GMT -5
Rhodo- one of my all time favs. Not only are they gorgeous, but I love to cut them. Think of it like working on marble. It cabs a lot like it. It's pretty soft, but not too soft like Indian Paint. I usually polish mine on diamond up to 100k. It loves to get hot and will polish like glass.
eta- I think it works best on worn wheels. A much lighter touch is required for newer wheels.
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Post by mohs on Apr 19, 2020 10:38:44 GMT -5
Good question John Have this small nugget  pretty gemmy & w/ my skills and shaky arbor be best for my to leave it be... |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 19, 2020 10:56:02 GMT -5
Good question John Have this small nugget pretty gemmy & w/ my skills and shaky arbor be best for my to leave it be...
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Post by MsAli on Apr 19, 2020 11:36:39 GMT -5
It seems like I have too much time on my hands to scroll through slab offerings on the web! I pulled the trigger on a rhodochrosite slab since I’ve always thought the material was gorgeous, but having never worked it, I was hoping for some tips from those who have. . Thanks! DO IT  |
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Post by lpl on Apr 19, 2020 13:07:19 GMT -5
Rhodo- one of my all time favs. Not only are they gorgeous, but I love to cut them. Think of it like working on marble. It cabs a lot like it. It's pretty soft, but not too soft like Indian Paint. I usually polish mine on diamond up to 100k. It loves to get hot and will polish like glass.
eta- I think it works best on worn wheels. A much lighter touch is required for newer wheels.
Awesome! Thanks for the tips Tela! I was wondering if I’d need a light touch. Can’t wait to see what I can do! |
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Post by lpl on Apr 19, 2020 13:07:54 GMT -5
It seems like I have too much time on my hands to scroll through slab offerings on the web! I pulled the trigger on a rhodochrosite slab since I’ve always thought the material was gorgeous, but having never worked it, I was hoping for some tips from those who have. . Thanks! DO IT 😄😄😄 |
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Post by lpl on Apr 19, 2020 13:09:12 GMT -5
Good question John Have this small nugget pretty gemmy & w/ my skills and shaky arbor be best for my to leave it be... That’s a drool worthy nugget there my friend😉 |
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Post by mohs on Apr 19, 2020 13:57:18 GMT -5
thanks
if it was to be worked
faceting would probably
be the best bet
so it will be here
awaiting...
for me- I just try to dop stick
2 jus a little common rock
altho I do like to work rhodonite
can be crumbly stuff
good for heart halves ha
anyway best to ya
you do excellent work
so rhodo would be
in good hands !
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Post by RocksInNJ on Apr 20, 2020 10:31:25 GMT -5
Ah man, I can’t wait to see this. It’s one of my favorites. Best of luck with it, but who need luck with your talent. 😀
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Post by joshuamcduffie on Apr 20, 2020 10:42:46 GMT -5
It seems like I have too much time on my hands to scroll through slab offerings on the web! I pulled the trigger on a rhodochrosite slab since I’ve always thought the material was gorgeous, but having never worked it, I was hoping for some tips from those who have. Any advice is most welcome. Thanks! Any advice on good sites to check? |
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Post by lpl on Apr 20, 2020 11:11:08 GMT -5
Ah man, I can’t wait to see this. It’s one of my favorites. Best of luck with it, but who need luck with your talent. 😀 You are too kind! I'm in awe of the talent i see of so many people on this forum. |
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Post by lpl on Apr 20, 2020 11:29:40 GMT -5
got it yesterday :-)  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 20, 2020 11:33:31 GMT -5
got it yesterday :-) That looks like a nice, healthy slab. You should be able to get a few killer cabs out it! Looking forward to seeing what you cut. |
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Post by MsAli on Apr 20, 2020 12:41:13 GMT -5
got it yesterday :-)  can't wait to see what you do with it! |
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Post by Bucknutty on Apr 20, 2020 14:06:50 GMT -5
Wow. I can see why you pulled that trigger
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Post by RocksInNJ on Apr 21, 2020 15:48:00 GMT -5
Great piece. Bottom left in the black area, I see a man on a horse in the mountains.
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can't wait to see what you do with it!
