WyckedWyre
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Post by WyckedWyre on Jul 30, 2005 14:28:48 GMT -5
Well, I finally got my Rock Rascal going this weekend, and look what I was able to produce [glow=red,2,300]in only a few[/glow] [glow=red,2,300]seconds[/glow]  Turquoise  Leopardskin Jasper  Faceted Quartz (2 outside stones are rutilated)  Fossilized Coral  Faceted Lapis  [glow=red,2,300]YEAH, RIGHT[/glow]....  OK, you've probably figured out by now that I'm just pulling your leg(s). I picked these up on my bi-weekly visit to Mama's Minerals. I'm not talented enough (yet!) to cut stones, but I'm working on it. I plan to wire wrap these. They were so pretty I thought I'd share them with you. ;D But here are a couple of stones that sands cut a while back from some rough that I sent him...he is talented enough to produce these lovely gems -  ENJOY! Susan |
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deepsouth
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He who rocks last rocks best
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Post by deepsouth on Jul 30, 2005 14:40:39 GMT -5
Great rocks Susan , and here is me thinking you pulled them out of your garden rockpile.
Yes , John is good in his cabbing.
Thanks for sharing
Jack
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Post by Cher on Jul 30, 2005 14:45:09 GMT -5
Very pretty, must be nice to have a place like that close at hand.
Cher
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Post by Alice on Jul 30, 2005 15:04:30 GMT -5
wow! Nice picks from Mama's
They're beautiful!
Alice
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Debs
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Post by Debs on Jul 30, 2005 15:24:23 GMT -5
Either way these are just beautiful stones. Can't wait to see the wraps!
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Post by Tweetiepy on Jul 30, 2005 16:57:01 GMT -5
Wow they're all fantastic! I'm with Cher, must be nice to have a place like that close by
Does Mama's have a website?
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Post by Alice on Jul 30, 2005 17:54:23 GMT -5
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Post by Tweetiepy on Jul 30, 2005 18:42:07 GMT -5
Thanks Alice!
Susan, can you get cabs like that on the web site? Under what would they be? I looked quickly couldn't see where they would be
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Post by creativeminded on Jul 30, 2005 19:14:54 GMT -5
Very, very pretty, you did a great job.
Tami
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Post by americanbulldogsnj on Jul 30, 2005 19:56:02 GMT -5
Very beautiful! Your fossil coral is now on my desktop for the week! Well done!!!
Marian
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WyckedWyre
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Post by WyckedWyre on Jul 30, 2005 20:21:09 GMT -5
Tweet-
I haven't checked Mama's website in any great detail, as they are about 1 mile from my house, but I don't think they post pix of cabs online. I've been going over there every other weekend (when I get paid) and rummaging through trays and trays of cabachons, looking for stuff to wire wrap. The cabs I picked up today ranged in price from $5 - $30. The turquoise is sold by the gram - $1.50 a gram. The rutilated quartz faceted pieces were on sale @ 30% off, or I wouldn't have been able to afford them. I picked up some cool fossilized shark's teeth today, too. Once I get proficient in cab cutting, I'll be buying slabs instead of cabs, I guess.
If you're looking for cabs, Banjocreek has some on his site, John Schmitt has the most beautiful cabs up on eBay under the seller name of bearcreeklapidarycutter (wish I could afford to bid for his Black Lightning Ridge Fire Opal) and you can get some of sands' wonderful freeforms on Kim's Delta Rock Gallery site (love the rectangular Stefoinoite cab...).
PEACE - Susan
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kurocks
having dreams about rocks
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Post by kurocks on Jul 30, 2005 20:47:19 GMT -5
Yum. I might have to make some "instant cabs" too someday soon... |
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jul 30, 2005 22:56:45 GMT -5
well i was scrolling along there so impressed susan. you devil you! but you can do it too!
kim
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Post by krazydiamond on Jul 31, 2005 8:29:35 GMT -5
that fossilized coral is interesting looking, very nice rocks you got there, Susan! thanks for the photo fix!
KD
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jul 31, 2005 14:17:42 GMT -5
FYI Bear Creek Lapidary is a memeber here (have not seen him in a few weeks OH No another victim??) But he does wonderful work and is a very generous person- Oh and Susan you had me there for a second- I was about to curse you out for getting so good so quick! Nice score!
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WyckedWyre
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Post by WyckedWyre on Jul 31, 2005 22:44:30 GMT -5
hahaha, Stefan -
Someday I SHALL BE THAT GOOD, and then you are welcome to curse me out, K? ;D S
PS: I have the best teachers in the world - YOU GUYS!
PPS: I think John has been having some personal probs that require his attention as of late, and you are right, Stefan. He is VERY generous (as is everyone I have met on this Board)! If you have a chance check out the Lightning Ridge Fire Opal on his eBay site - outstanding. S
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Aug 1, 2005 8:50:26 GMT -5
No but I will have to take a look Gosh I hope he is ok!
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