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Post by parfive on Dec 4, 2021 1:23:37 GMT -5
Great matchup . . . that mottled iridescent chunk looks like it would carve a real nice snake head.
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Post by lordsorril on Dec 6, 2021 20:07:26 GMT -5
Photo #197  |
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Post by lordsorril on Dec 7, 2021 19:36:00 GMT -5
Just got this one out of polish after a few months of tumbling/vibe.  Photo #198  I'm happy it didn't shatter/fragment. I'm disappointed that it didn't look cooler-finished. |
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Post by lordsorril on Dec 10, 2021 11:43:16 GMT -5
Photo #199  Annoyed with the fractures--they were not there originally. They are a reminder of when my UV-45 bowl broke a while back and all the rocks chattered together and ended up cracking this piece (which is an impressive amount of force). I had to rotary finish it: which is always tricky business. I tried to get my cats to check out the awesome polish I got on this one...as you can see below: they were absolutely thrilled.   |
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Post by lordsorril on Dec 11, 2021 19:51:40 GMT -5
I had bought some Baby Brazilian Agates from Kingsley a while back--finally getting to them.  I was worried that they would all look the same. After 1 week of 46 SiC--no worries.    |
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Post by Son Of Beach on Dec 11, 2021 20:55:09 GMT -5
I like the surprise factor lol, that blue one is going to be nice.
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Post by lordsorril on Dec 15, 2021 20:39:05 GMT -5
As many people have said: Montana agates take forever to tumble, but, they are worth the wait! Photo #200A (Dark)  Photo #200B (Bright)  Side-by-Side  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 15, 2021 20:42:49 GMT -5
Beautiful! Great photos, too.
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Post by lordsorril on Dec 18, 2021 21:32:18 GMT -5
I started a few more barrels of Brazilian Agate last week (46 SiC)   Relieved that I see some repetition in the colors/patterning between my different batches...so I don't have to concern myself with trying to buy more material from this vendor. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 18, 2021 21:35:08 GMT -5
I started a few more barrels of Brazilian Agate last week (46 SiC) Relieved that I see some repetition in the colors/patterning between my different batches...so I don't have to concern myself with trying to buy more material from this vendor. Just because you don't "have" to, doesn't mean you "shouldn't"! LOL |
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Post by Son Of Beach on Dec 18, 2021 21:36:09 GMT -5
lordsorril those are awesome(again), can I ask where are you getting those from?
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Post by lordsorril on Dec 18, 2021 22:33:07 GMT -5
lordsorril those are awesome(again), can I ask where are you getting those from? Yep yep! Kingsley North Online, under the 'Slabbing Rough' section: Baby Brazilian Agate Rough. If you buy 25lbs. or more then they cost $1.80/lb. + Shipping (atm). I think it cost me something like $85 for 35 lbs (after shipping). |
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Post by Rockindad on Dec 19, 2021 7:43:42 GMT -5
I had bought some Baby Brazilian Agates from Kingsley a while back--finally getting to them. I was worried that they would all look the same. After 1 week of 46 SiC--no worries. I have been looking at these for a while now. Pulling the trigger after seeing your pics. |
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Post by Son Of Beach on Dec 19, 2021 8:09:25 GMT -5
lordsorril those are awesome(again), can I ask where are you getting those from? Yep yep! Kingsley North Online, under the 'Slabbing Rough' section: Baby Brazilian Agate Rough. If you buy 25lbs. or more then they cost $1.80/lb. + Shipping (atm). I think it cost me something like $85 for 35 lbs (after shipping). Awesome, I was just looking at them yesterday. Now I know what I'm picking up next |
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Post by lordsorril on Dec 27, 2021 20:49:43 GMT -5
Was hoping to get this one posted before Christmas...too busy these days... Photo #201  |
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Post by catskillrocks on Dec 27, 2021 21:12:39 GMT -5
I love this shot!
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Post by lordsorril on Dec 29, 2021 19:51:27 GMT -5
Photo #202  This snake refused to pose for the photo. Of course...refusing to pose is also a pose...  |
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Post by lordsorril on Dec 30, 2021 21:30:20 GMT -5
Photo #203  Not the most aesthetic stone, but, an interesting color... I debated whether or not to crack it in half and take my chances with a tumble, but, I will keep it 'as is' for now. |
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Post by lordsorril on Jan 1, 2022 10:49:34 GMT -5
Photo #204  I think I have tumbled more local Granite/Quartz than anything else, but, Carnelian Agate is a close second. |
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Post by lordsorril on Jan 2, 2022 6:52:10 GMT -5
Photo #205  Used some Leland Blue for this photo. I am tempted to buy other colors of slag furnace glass and try them out, but, this stuff was a real pain to work with and glass seems to eat away rapidly at my vibe polypropylene bowl... |
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