SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed

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SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Oct 23, 2020 22:42:56 GMT -5 rockjunquie, fernwood, and 3 more like this

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Post by knave on Oct 23, 2020 22:42:56 GMT -5

Welcome to CAB THAT SLAB #15!

Gary, opalpyrexia , came up with this AMAZING slab of Sci-Fi Jasper for this Halloween Contest.

You all know the drill by now, good spots go quickly!! Mark out the cab of your dreams and submit to this thread by MIDNIGHT, OCTOBER 31, 2020 💀 🎃 👻 🎃 🦇

ANY questions, please ask.... and as always, new joiners and lurkers are encouraged to join in the fun.

Gary has stated the prize will be discussed/tailored to whomever wins!! Thanks Gary, I would be all over that... 😂

Here are the “official” rules:

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{RULES}Cab That Slab is a contest of imagination and skill, finding a great cab in the given slab.
Here are a few simple rules for the contest.

Entries should be (estimated) 50 mm or less to leave room for others.

The shape needs to be simple enough to create with wheels, i.e. a cabochon, not intarsia.

Contest winner will choose a worthy slab picture, and (optional) prize, for the next contest.

Your entry may overlap a previous entry, but needs to have a new central idea or focus.

Be creative and have fun!

Last Edit: Oct 24, 2020 8:58:53 GMT -5 by knave

MsAli misunderstood rock expert Member since October 2017 Posts: 11,455	SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Oct 24, 2020 6:30:10 GMT -5 via Tapatalk rockjunquie, fernwood, and 5 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MsAli on Oct 24, 2020 6:30:10 GMT -5 Here is my pick
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oldschoolrocker fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2019 Posts: 1,578 Member is Online	SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Oct 24, 2020 10:12:02 GMT -5 fernwood, opalpyrexia, and 3 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oldschoolrocker on Oct 24, 2020 10:12:02 GMT -5 heres mine...

fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,965	SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Oct 24, 2020 11:55:08 GMT -5 rockjunquie, opalpyrexia, and 4 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Oct 24, 2020 11:55:08 GMT -5 My choice. Pictured upside down.
	Last Edit: Oct 24, 2020 11:56:37 GMT -5 by fernwood Listen to the rock. The rock knows its destiny. It will guide you in fulfilling that. www.facebook.com/Native-Inspirations-1212045702232918/ somethingspecialwi.com/list/member/native-inspirations-5975 www.flickr.com/photos/145230675@N04/albums

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SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Oct 25, 2020 15:52:08 GMT -5 rockjunquie, stephan, and 4 more like this

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Post by learningdaily on Oct 25, 2020 15:52:08 GMT -5

Here is my shot this time around. In honor of the haloween theme. Hopefully at least someone else sees it too. Hope you enjoy. Thanks for doing this, its fun seeing all the creativity here.

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SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Oct 25, 2020 17:59:51 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by knave on Oct 25, 2020 17:59:51 GMT -5

Oct 25, 2020 15:52:08 GMT -5 learningdaily said:

Here is my shot this time around. In honor of the haloween theme. Hopefully at least someone else sees it too. Hope you enjoy. Thanks for doing this, its fun seeing all the creativity here.

Really like this!

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 35,035	SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Oct 25, 2020 19:43:21 GMT -5 fernwood, opalpyrexia, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Oct 25, 2020 19:43:21 GMT -5 I saw a nice scene in this with a valley below, some boulders on the shoulders and a mountain in the background.

fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,965	SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Oct 26, 2020 3:57:58 GMT -5 rockjunquie likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Oct 26, 2020 3:57:58 GMT -5 And I see a ghost rising from the valley.
	Listen to the rock. The rock knows its destiny. It will guide you in fulfilling that. www.facebook.com/Native-Inspirations-1212045702232918/ somethingspecialwi.com/list/member/native-inspirations-5975 www.flickr.com/photos/145230675@N04/albums

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SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Oct 26, 2020 9:46:11 GMT -5 rockjunquie, fernwood, and 2 more like this

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Post by miket on Oct 26, 2020 9:46:11 GMT -5

Ok, here's my entry.
Plus the first one I saw, but I believe Ali already took this area. It goes along with the Halloween theme so I wanted to show it. A face, complete with hair hanging down...

And now the real entry...

Too much walking shoes worn thin
Too much trippin' and my soul's worn thin
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Weight of my heart, not the size

Bucknutty starting to spend too much on rocks Member since November 2017 Posts: 172	SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Oct 26, 2020 23:33:10 GMT -5 rockjunquie, fernwood, and 3 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bucknutty on Oct 26, 2020 23:33:10 GMT -5 I was working on a ghost face, when I realized it was just this cool cat upside down. Halloween is hot in Phoenix, gotta wear shades!

betojdesigns starting to spend too much on rocks Member since September 2020 Posts: 120	SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Oct 28, 2020 13:38:09 GMT -5 knave likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by betojdesigns on Oct 28, 2020 13:38:09 GMT -5 These are all really great selections. I just have a question as to why is it called sci-fi jasper? It’s my first time to hear about this stone.

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SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Oct 28, 2020 13:47:10 GMT -5 rockjunquie, opalpyrexia, and 1 more like this

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Post by rockpickerforever on Oct 28, 2020 13:47:10 GMT -5

Oct 28, 2020 13:38:09 GMT -5 betojdesigns said:

These are all really great selections. I just have a question as to why is it called sci-fi jasper? It’s my first time to hear about this stone.

AKA Porcelain Jasper, Exotica Jasper. Do those names ring any bells?

The name porcelain can be explained, the texture is like porcelain. As for the other two, it's all about marketing. People selling it want to pique the public's interest. Very commonly, the same stone can have a handful of different names.

ETA - I should also add they can also be named after location found, or descriptive of what they look like.

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knave gets rocks for Christmas Enjoying the hobby Member since September 2019 Posts: 5,569	SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Oct 30, 2020 22:11:42 GMT -5 via mobile rockjunquie likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by knave on Oct 30, 2020 22:11:42 GMT -5 26 hours left. Great submissions, thanks everyone.

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 35,035	SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Oct 31, 2020 16:15:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Oct 31, 2020 16:15:12 GMT -5 So soon? Seems like it just opened! Time has been flying lately.

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SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Oct 31, 2020 16:51:53 GMT -5 via mobile

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Oct 28, 2020 13:38:09 GMT -5 betojdesigns said:

These are all really great selections. I just have a question as to why is it called sci-fi jasper? It’s my first time to hear about this stone.

It’s a great question. I’m just a newbie though. I really like the patterns.

knave gets rocks for Christmas Enjoying the hobby Member since September 2019 Posts: 5,569	SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Nov 1, 2020 1:49:48 GMT -5 via mobile rockjunquie likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by knave on Nov 1, 2020 1:49:48 GMT -5 Great selections! Entries closed. Look for the voting thread soon.
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knave gets rocks for Christmas Enjoying the hobby Member since September 2019 Posts: 5,569	SCI-FI JASPER 🎃 Cab That Slab #15 Entries Closed Nov 2, 2020 3:13:12 GMT -5 via mobile rockjunquie and fernwood like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by knave on Nov 2, 2020 3:13:12 GMT -5 Since voting is ongoing in the AWESOME jasper cab contest, I’ll plan to start this voting this coming weekend.