ArkieRockhound
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Jul 27, 2005 21:14:31 GMT -5
Sorry, my camera quit, so I scanned these. I cut this drab looking agate this afternoon and it has the most amazing patterns I have ever seen. I know the scanner won't do it justice but I can't wait to cut some cabs!    They are so amazing in real lilfe. Trish |
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ArkieRockhound
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Jul 27, 2005 21:15:05 GMT -5
Sorry, I forgot to resize the second one.
Trish
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Post by Cher on Jul 27, 2005 21:35:44 GMT -5
Nice stuff Trish, Mexican Crazy Lace? It's amazing how
plain it looks on the outside and how beautiful it is inside.
That will make great cabs.
Cher
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Post by creativeminded on Jul 27, 2005 22:30:46 GMT -5
Very Pretty.
Tami
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Post by Alice on Jul 27, 2005 23:03:08 GMT -5
very nice! can't wait to see them polished
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Post by joe on Jul 27, 2005 23:18:24 GMT -5
Wow, that is really pretty. Looking forward to seeing what you do with them.
Joe
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jul 28, 2005 6:08:56 GMT -5
wow trish those are nice. can't wait to see the cabs. i'm over here holding my templates to the screen lol like that lady that held up that mirror in the 60's and said "i see tommy, and oh there's susie, betsy, and little johnny......" wearing my homemade romper stompers (coffee cans) and looking into the screen trish.
kim
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Post by Tweetiepy on Jul 28, 2005 7:18:46 GMT -5
Rocky: I can see you holding up those templates, Those are amazing rocks! I have a piece of mex lace that I've had tumbling for a very long time, but I'd need to get the grinder to it *whacks head with hand* what the $%/" am I waiting for to do just that!? *man I'm stupid*
Arkie: I love the lace! How big are those pieces? Can't wait to see them finished *rubs forehead where pen hit face*
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jul 28, 2005 8:05:26 GMT -5
Trish- Is that from the same stuff you sent US?  I cut into a plain one- kinda crumbly on the outside But absolutly Stunning inside (not even sure it's Crazy Lace- Looks more Like Brazilian) |
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ArkieRockhound
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Jul 28, 2005 9:13:39 GMT -5
I got it all from the same place. This piece doesn't look like crazy lace to me. It doesn't show in the scan, but looks like it's been painted. It has different colored squares along the bottom and looks like clouds on the top and two of the slabs have sun rises in them. I wish the rock had been bigger. I only got four slabs. I'll use my trim saw to cut the end piece. I don't want to waste any of it! I may try to cut some cabs today. I also cut several slabs from some petrified palmwood that I'm dying to cab.
I definitely want to see some of your cabs when you get them done.
Trish
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ArkieRockhound
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Jul 28, 2005 9:23:44 GMT -5
Tweety, the slabs are about 2 1/2" by 4 1/2".
Kim, I'm doing the same thing. There are so many possibilities, I don't know where to cut.
Trish
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ArkieRockhound
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Jul 30, 2005 18:04:47 GMT -5
Here are a couple of cabs I'm working on from these slabs.   Trish |
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Post by Cher on Jul 30, 2005 18:08:52 GMT -5
Looking good Trish. I like that top one, you have that design centered nicely.
Cher
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Post by Alice on Jul 30, 2005 18:14:40 GMT -5
those cabs are awsome!
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Post by Tweetiepy on Jul 30, 2005 18:37:42 GMT -5
WOW WOW WOW! THOSE ARE AMAZING!
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Debs
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by Debs on Jul 30, 2005 19:33:20 GMT -5
Very pretty cabs! Love the colors in the patterns!
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jul 31, 2005 14:22:14 GMT -5
Incredible! Yup that lace you got is some special stuff! Oh and the Opal wood is too! I cut somemore today (until I overheated the saw and shut down for the day) The last piece I cut is gonna make an incredible cab- hmmmm I think I will start it tonight!
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tellfamilywoof
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Post by tellfamilywoof on Aug 2, 2005 2:28:32 GMT -5
Wow, those are seriously some awsome pieces. Would you be will to do some trading ? ? ? . I'm sort of new at this so be patient with me.
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cuervo73
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Post by cuervo73 on Aug 2, 2005 8:45:14 GMT -5
great pattern in that bunch of rock. what does it look like on the rough side? I am always curious so I can remember what to look for as I am out looking for stuff.  ed |
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ArkieRockhound
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Post by ArkieRockhound on Aug 2, 2005 11:20:52 GMT -5
Hi Tell, I just had one small rock like this and am already cabbing it all. I do still have the crazy lace, but all the bright colors are gone.
Cuervo, It was just a plain, grey, flat rock, with no pattern or color at all on the outside. I just cut it out of curiosity, and was very pleasantly surprised! All you can do is take water when you're hunting, wet your rock and hope to see some hint of color or pattern on the outside, but sometimes, even that doesn't work.
Good luck,
Trish
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I cut into a plain one- kinda crumbly on the outside But absolutly Stunning inside (not even sure it's Crazy Lace- Looks more Like Brazilian) 
