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Post by stephan on Oct 19, 2020 14:56:13 GMT -5
This thread is meant to encourage newcomers, and show them that all of us started somewhere. Please post pictures of early works and contrast them with examples of what you are producing now. All categories are welcome (this is why I put it in the General Rocks Board). Let's see:
Cabbing
Tumbling
Wire wraps
Spheres
Smithing
anything else
Showing advancement in the photography of your creations also counts
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 19, 2020 15:01:08 GMT -5
I'm gonna sticky this for awhile so it doesn't get lost in the shuffle.
Anyone can see my early stuff in the wire wrapping section.
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Post by stephan on Oct 19, 2020 15:06:48 GMT -5
One of my first cabs ever. No dome, whatsoever, so, predictably, there is a plethora of scratches:  Red Brecciated jasper by Stephan T., on Flickr Not all freeforms have a pleasing shape (plus, no dome, lots of scratches):  Yellow and Red Brecciated Jasp-Agate by Stephan T., on Flickr I think the Stone Canyon police still has a warrent for my arrest on abuse of material. Luckily, a few years later, I modified it into this, which, at least has a dome:  Re-formed Stone Canyon-type jasp-agate by Stephan T., on Flickr Some more-current work:  DSC_0902_"Autumn leaves" Stone Canyon-type jasper by Stephan T., on Flickr Stay tuned, and please contribute. |
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Post by stephan on Oct 19, 2020 15:39:37 GMT -5
And remember: they aren’t fails. They are points on the learning curve, especially when they involve technical difficulties and learning opportunities presented by the material.
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 19, 2020 15:40:01 GMT -5
This isn't super recent but still one of my favorites. It is completely freehand. No template or mark up. Chrysoprase. I still have it. |
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Post by mohs on Oct 19, 2020 15:52:29 GMT -5
sure these were some of the first rock'nhearts photo shows date of 2009  shucgly shape cruddy combo's yet I still believe they could be fixed  probably ground the flats on the circular grinding wheel no pre-frilled hole yet but that idea didn’t take long 2 dawn still trying to master and the process as come a long ways baby w/ a little rock... |
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 19, 2020 15:56:41 GMT -5
sure these were some of the first rock'nhearts photo shows date of 2009 shucgly shape cruddy combo's yet I still believe they could be fixed probably ground the flats on the circular grinding wheel no pre-frilled hole yet but that idea didn’t take long 2 dawn still trying to master and the process as come a long ways baby w/ a little rock...
Those look pretty good to me!
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Post by miket on Oct 19, 2020 15:57:39 GMT -5
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 19, 2020 16:12:30 GMT -5
Tumbling 2012 to 2020   Wrapping 2014 to 2020   Chuck |
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 19, 2020 16:22:00 GMT -5
Wow! You have come a long way, baby! Your wraps are so much nicer!
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 19, 2020 16:23:29 GMT -5
Tumbling 2012 to 2020 Wrapping 2014 to 2020 Chuck
OMG! I can't believe there was a time when your tumbles weren't perfectly shiny. What a difference in those pictures!
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Post by stephan on Oct 19, 2020 16:23:51 GMT -5
They definitely show two things: 1. Progress. The last three are pretty amazing. 2. That we are often hardest on ourselves. All of them are better than I could do. |
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Post by miket on Oct 19, 2020 16:39:23 GMT -5
Ok, I haven't been doing cabbing or wrapping very long. You asked for it.  Some of my first ones, I don't like them at all. And some of my more recent ones. I still have a long way to go.
Wow! You have come a long way, baby! Your wraps are so much nicer!
Thank you, ma'am! |
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Post by miket on Oct 19, 2020 16:40:54 GMT -5
Ok, I haven't been doing cabbing or wrapping very long. You asked for it. Some of my first ones, I don't like them at all. And some of my more recent ones. I still have a long way to go. They definitely show two things: 1. Progress. The last three are pretty amazing. 2. That we are often hardest on ourselves. All of them are better than I could do. Thanks, Stephan, I appreciate the compliment! And thanks for this thread, it's cool to see how people have progressed.
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Post by mohs on Oct 19, 2020 16:51:29 GMT -5
sure these were some of the first rock'nhearts photo shows date of 2009 Those look pretty good to me! right on Tela I was thrilled with them well the concept had no clue on how much more they could be improved until I joined RTH and saw others shine shaping ideas the quest continues…. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 19, 2020 19:19:23 GMT -5
Thanks to all of you who are contributing to this thread...and a special kudos to stephan for thinking of this thread. Spectacular thread idea! |
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Post by stardiamond on Oct 19, 2020 22:53:00 GMT -5
I started making cabs 20 years ago. Gave away some and kept the rest. Last year, I decided to start selling and went through my boxes. I have over 1,000 cabs that I would never try to sell. After 18 years I didn't learn much. In the last few years, I've been doing a lot more work, some with challenging material and have learned a lot.
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Post by stephan on Oct 19, 2020 23:16:11 GMT -5
Thanks to all of you who are contributing to this thread...and a special kudos to stephan for thinking of this thread. Spectacular thread idea! It was inspired by Tela’s willingness to share her less-than-favorite pieces. I thought we needed more of that. I remember how frustrating it can be early on. |
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rivarat
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Post by rivarat on Oct 20, 2020 2:37:27 GMT -5
We all have to start somewhere. Me, I taught myself, my only teachers have been on here, the net and books. The cab challenges have be invaluable. Then  Now     Now faceting is a whole different ball game |
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 20, 2020 6:15:50 GMT -5
Beautiful work rivarat! Love the jewelry. That faceted stone is flawless. |
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