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Post by krazydiamond on Jun 12, 2005 14:09:45 GMT -5
as most of you know the northeast has been experiencing some august-like weather (hazy, hot and humid) and it's only the middle of June. now don't get me wrong, i love the summer time, but they don't call us snow birds for nothing. too hot for lawn chores so i hung out in the cool of the basement and finished up some things i've been working on.  some of these i think i posted before but i finally got around to finishing some of the back sides. upper left to bottom right: black and white agate of some sort, ocean jasper, and what i think BearCreek said was flame agate (the square one), then some leopardskin jasper, some stuff i'm not sure of, but i think i got it from Brett, then a gorgeous piece of amethyst sage and a nice piece of laguna agate. bottom row is porcelain jasper, a tiny piece of agate and another piece of ocean jasper. here are a few close ups...here is the leopardskin again and the porcelain jasper:  another shot of the porcelain jasper, this stuff is SO cool, i got this from Sands:  and here is a close up of the amethyst sage (that i got from one of Bear's eBay auctions) and the ocean jasper.  my back started to get tired or i'd still be down there, haha. had a minor problem getting the (#%$!) dop wax off the leopardskin cab, what a pain in the butt. i'm open to any tips out there for getting wax off that doesn't want to come of. most of the time it's pretty easy and a kitchen knife will scrape the residue off, but sometimes the (whole ball of) wax sticks like it has molecularly bonded to the stone. thanks for giving these a look! KD |
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Post by Cher on Jun 12, 2005 15:11:39 GMT -5
WoW those are gorgeous, you're really getting good at making these!
What'cha going to do with them, any special plans? I really have no big
desire to learn how to do cabs, but I'm amazed at those that you guys
make. Still want to get a saw tho so I can cut some stuff to tumble and
wrap. Thanks for sharing these KD ... I get to go back out to the mess
and work on making more freakin lawn, like I really need that. I'd rather
be in the basement too.
Cher
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tinman
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by tinman on Jun 12, 2005 18:27:51 GMT -5
Kd you did a great job on those and you need a little pat on the back or a hard one if you back can take it hope you feel better
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phoenix1647
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by phoenix1647 on Jun 12, 2005 18:37:05 GMT -5
Very nice KD....now let's see a cab made from pet wood please..all nice and shiny...
Pho
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Post by krazydiamond on Jun 12, 2005 18:42:17 GMT -5
lol@Pho, you just got a pet wood fix from James, i can't beat that.
KD
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phoenix1647
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by phoenix1647 on Jun 12, 2005 19:00:10 GMT -5
Sure ya can KD..just make some nice cabs, post the pics and ...wha-la...instant pet wood fix.
Yeah..gotta get my pet wood fix often ya know.
Pho
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Post by Tweetiepy on Jun 12, 2005 19:38:35 GMT -5
KD I've never cabbed (but I'd love to) but for the wax, didn't someone say to stick it in the freezer to get it off? I'm sure someone mentioned that before.à
I love the leopardskin jasper and of course the porcelain jasper *sighs dreamily* excellent job! I really love them all
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Post by sandsman1 on Jun 12, 2005 22:31:01 GMT -5
wow kd too dam nice-------- i cant wait to get set back up when i move,, my new genie should be here tuesday and i cant even try it out hahaha ill make sure its not broke and then packit back up for the move but your doin great with the cabs
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llanago
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Post by llanago on Jun 12, 2005 22:43:47 GMT -5
KD, those are beautimus! Can't wait to see what you end up doing with them. Necklaces, I'm sure. And, maybe another ring?
llana
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jun 12, 2005 23:10:44 GMT -5
kd you sure do have some good looking stones. looks like you got a nice shine on that leopard skin too. i love that one and the one you say you don't know what it is. great job!
kim
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Banjocreek
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by Banjocreek on Jun 12, 2005 23:56:23 GMT -5
Those are real beauty's KD.
Very nice work.
What are you using for polish?
On a leather pad, canvas or what.
I stick mine in the freezer for about 15 min. and "Pop", off it comes.
Is that really black one Ocean Jasper as well?
They are all great looking, nice Job!!
-Banjo
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Post by hermatite on Jun 13, 2005 9:36:22 GMT -5
beeyooteeful. I hear you about the weather...when I say I'm hanging out in the basement these days, I'm hanging OUT...in the basement these days ifyaknowwhatimean. Gorgeous work from an incredible talent!
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Post by creativeminded on Jun 13, 2005 9:57:44 GMT -5
Those turned out great you did a good job on those.
Tami
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chassroc
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Post by chassroc on Jun 13, 2005 10:06:34 GMT -5
Nice Cabs...amethyst Sage is really nice
csroc
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jun 13, 2005 10:49:55 GMT -5
I refuse to look at any more of KD's creations- My wife said NO for a cabbing unit for fathers day so I am reduced to using my dremel- Then KD posts all this mouth watering pieces and it just makes me crazy! (get it!) Incredible Job KD- Oh and I spent most of the weekend in the basement shop also! This heat has been Unbelievable! Don't know how you Southerns stand it!
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Rose
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Post by Rose on Jun 13, 2005 10:56:45 GMT -5
Wow - nice cabs KD - I'd love to cab to but don't have the room (or the cash) for anything like that at the moment
BTW: Its soooo cold in the UK at the moment, I've had the heating on today !
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ArkieRockhound
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Jun 14, 2005 20:28:38 GMT -5
More perfect cabs from KD!!! They are all just beautiful. I just cut out a couple from the leopardskin. It's kind of soft. Is it hard to polish? Yours is beautiful. More porcelin Jasper polished up real nice. I'll try to send some pictures soon.
Trish
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