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been practicing on the genie whenever I can fit in some time and thought I'd share what's come of it.

First up is some more millefiore glass. I drilled a couple for pendants for my daughter.

not sure what this is but I'd guess it's an obsidian. worked just like the glass.

Next Is Pietersite. the chatoyant one I previously shaped with a dremel but polished with the genie.

Wyloo Agate-

this was labeled as mexican picture jasper but not sure that's right. It was quite a bit softer than glass. got decent shine but gonna work on it a bit more to see if I can get better shine.

this was sold to me as polychrome jasper or misty mountain jasper. the grey is more blue and pink is more vibrant in person.

Next is Imperial Jasper. love this stuff. prettier pink in person.

next three are Willow Creek jasper. the colors/pattern arent the best but got 2 large slabs for $10 so figured was worth practicing with.

and these three are from same unknown slab. was hoping the fracture would grind out on the one but didnt. may rework it one day.

that's all for now. thanks for looking!

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more practice on the genie Sept 4, 2020 23:32:00 GMT -5 oldschoolrocker likes this

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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Sept 4, 2020 23:32:00 GMT -5

Practice makes perfect, eh?

Those last three remind me of old-stock Mexican we have here. Vivid colors, and polishes up like glass!

Oh yeah, always gotta' love orby Willow Creek - no matter what color it is.

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MsAli misunderstood rock expert Member since October 2017 Posts: 11,455	more practice on the genie Sept 5, 2020 6:43:18 GMT -5 oldschoolrocker likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MsAli on Sept 5, 2020 6:43:18 GMT -5 Fantastic group! There is something so beautiful about willow creek
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miket misunderstood rock expert Member since April 2018 Posts: 11,237	more practice on the genie Sept 5, 2020 7:33:45 GMT -5 oldschoolrocker likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by miket on Sept 5, 2020 7:33:45 GMT -5 Fantastic! Just curious, do you use templates? Either way, I love them all!
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oldschoolrocker fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2019 Posts: 1,578	more practice on the genie Sept 5, 2020 10:23:42 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oldschoolrocker on Sept 5, 2020 10:23:42 GMT -5 Sept 5, 2020 6:43:18 GMT -5 MsAli said: Fantastic group! There is something so beautiful about willow creek thank you!

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Sept 5, 2020 7:33:45 GMT -5 miket said:

Fantastic!
Just curious, do you use templates?
Either way, I love them all!

thanks mike! yeah, the rounded triangles, oval, long points and the willow creek are all from templates. got them with my genie so have been testing them out and trying to stay as true to the template shape as possible. definitely not as fun as freeform imo.

oldschoolrocker fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2019 Posts: 1,578	more practice on the genie Sept 5, 2020 10:28:30 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oldschoolrocker on Sept 5, 2020 10:28:30 GMT -5 Sept 5, 2020 8:43:56 GMT -5 orrum said: Wonderful show. thanks!

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Sept 4, 2020 23:32:00 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones2 said:

Practice makes perfect, eh?

Those last three remind me of old-stock Mexican we have here. Vivid colors, and polishes up like glass!

Oh yeah, always gotta' love orby Willow Creek - no matter what color it is.

thank you! i love the material of the last 3. super vivid colors and like you said, polishes up like glass! I just wish the willow creek didnt have all the yellow dirty spots throughout it

kyoti has rocks in the head Member since June 2020 Posts: 542	more practice on the genie Sept 5, 2020 11:29:51 GMT -5 via mobile oldschoolrocker likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kyoti on Sept 5, 2020 11:29:51 GMT -5 The cabs came out beautifully! I really like the glass pendants. They're very cheerful

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Sept 5, 2020 11:29:51 GMT -5 kyoti said:

The cabs came out beautifully! I really like the glass pendants. They're very cheerful

thank you! the glass is quick, easy and fun. theres no real way of messing up the framing of the pattern and can go from preform to completed cab in 15-20 minutes.

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Sept 5, 2020 12:31:31 GMT -5 stephan said:

You have some awesome cabs there. I love the Willow Creek (orbs, not spots 😀), and the last three. The Pietersite is mind-blowing.

thanks for the kind words! I can see why now so many people like willow creek. fun to work for sure!

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Sept 5, 2020 14:52:38 GMT -5 oldschoolrocker said:

Sept 5, 2020 12:31:31 GMT -5 stephan said:

You have some awesome cabs there. I love the Willow Creek (orbs, not spots 😀), and the last three. The Pietersite is mind-blowing.

thanks for the kind words! I can see why now so many people like willow creek. fun to work for sure!

Most of the Oregon jaspers are nice to work. I’ve had few fractures, and the material generally takes a wonderful mirror polish.

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Post by horseman1 on Sept 17, 2020 17:07:32 GMT -5

Wow, you do a really great job of shaping them. Sorry, I've never even tumbled a rock, but the accuracy here is inspiring me. Thanks for posting the pictures. I'll build some equipment one day to try (something like) this. I may throw it all in the creek after looking at these pictures though!

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Sept 17, 2020 17:07:32 GMT -5 horseman1 said:

Wow, you do a really great job of shaping them. Sorry, I've never even tumbled a rock, but the accuracy here is inspiring me. Thanks for posting the pictures. I'll build some equipment one day to try (something like) this. I may throw it all in the creek after looking at these pictures though!

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thanks horseman1! you can achieve similar results with a dremel and tumbler if dont want to wait to build a cab machine. but there should be a disclaimer that comes before you get started in the hobby- Just to be prepared for an all out rock addiction/obsession to quickly develop!

horseman1 off to a rocking start Member since August 2017 Posts: 8	more practice on the genie Sept 17, 2020 20:26:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by horseman1 on Sept 17, 2020 20:26:42 GMT -5 I've heard that and I will consider myself officially warned. It wont be your fault if I end up down the rat hole!