*~FINISHED~* Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized

stephan
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*~FINISHED~* Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized Dec 27, 2020 20:03:02 GMT -5 rockjunquie likes this

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Post by stephan on Dec 27, 2020 20:03:02 GMT -5

Dec 27, 2020 19:58:31 GMT -5 rockjunquie said:

Dec 27, 2020 18:22:55 GMT -5 stephan said:

Here's my entry for the month. I murdered some dino bone. Not happy with it. As I've mentioned, symmetry really is my forte, but it seemed necessary for the contest. To top it off, my heart wasn't really in it, and it shows, but it's what I have, and I don't have time to fix it, or to make another. Luckily january is another month, and I'll try again. meanwhile, I'll submit to show, that even after 10 years, things don't always work out the way you envision.

DSC_2153_Dino bone cab by Stephan T., on Flickr
DSC_2175Dino bone cab side view by Stephan T., on Flickr
DSC_2047_Dino bone pre-preform by Stephan T., on Flickr

Well, I think it's wonderful and I don't see anything wrong or wonky.

Thank you for saying so.

- Stephan

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*~FINISHED~* Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized Dec 28, 2020 15:25:41 GMT -5 via Tapatalk NDK, gemfeller, and 15 more like this

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Post by victor1941 on Dec 28, 2020 15:25:41 GMT -5

This is a shell turritella agate cab. I chose this special agate because I wanted to attempt Jadedvision’s unique agate challenge. The dimensions are 13.2 mm x 22.8 mm x 4.0 mm. This material has previously been hard to work on because of its hardness variation. However, the most difficult part by far this time was getting a turritella that fit the 20 mm x 30 mm dimension requirement. I got the material 50 years ago in Florida. This first picture is the front of the cab that would be displayed by the jewelry.

miket misunderstood rock expert Member since April 2018 Posts: 11,242	~FINISHED~ Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized Dec 28, 2020 15:28:29 GMT -5 Drummond Island Rocks, jasoninsd, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by miket on Dec 28, 2020 15:28:29 GMT -5 Wow. So many great entries this month!
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*~FINISHED~* Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized Dec 28, 2020 21:37:03 GMT -5 MsAli and jasoninsd like this

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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 28, 2020 21:37:03 GMT -5

Holy smokes, y'all are killing me!

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rockhoundingwithkids starting to spend too much on rocks Member since April 2020 Posts: 125	~FINISHED~ Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized Dec 28, 2020 21:49:03 GMT -5 jasoninsd likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockhoundingwithkids on Dec 28, 2020 21:49:03 GMT -5 Wow you guys! Good job! Awesome awesome material too!

jasoninsd can identify rocks - even green ones I Wish I Knew Half The Stuff I Thought I Knew 30 Years Ago! Member since July 2020 Posts: 18,436	~FINISHED~ Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized Dec 28, 2020 21:59:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jasoninsd on Dec 28, 2020 21:59:40 GMT -5 I'll agree there really are some amazing materials and cabs coming out of the woodwork...errrr...rockwork this month!
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Jahic starting to spend too much on rocks Member since September 2020 Posts: 139	~FINISHED~ Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized Dec 29, 2020 2:13:11 GMT -5 via mobile MsAli and jasoninsd like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jahic on Dec 29, 2020 2:13:11 GMT -5 I’ll see about getting mine done tomorrow.

fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,965	~FINISHED~ Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized Dec 29, 2020 6:59:04 GMT -5 rockjunquie and jasoninsd like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Dec 29, 2020 6:59:04 GMT -5 victor1941 I love your entry. In the last photo it appears to be domed more than in the side shot.
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*~FINISHED~* Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized Dec 29, 2020 10:27:20 GMT -5

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Post by victor1941 on Dec 29, 2020 10:27:20 GMT -5

Fernwood, the cab is pretty much evenly low domed but there is some small variation on the edge. Part of this was due to the light reflection from lighter and darker areas of the stone and my desire to have a high contrast with the main focal point shell. This was a very tricky project because I would have lost the shell design with a higher dome curve. The red horn coral that is shown in a recent topic was much easier and allowed my selecting the dome I wanted versus what the shell dictated in this cab.

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*~FINISHED~* Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized Dec 29, 2020 20:09:02 GMT -5 via Tapatalk

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Post by MsAli on Dec 29, 2020 20:09:02 GMT -5

Dec 29, 2020 19:11:40 GMT -5 @jadedvision said:

I found time to cut a cab for the contest! This wasn’t my first choice, but I had it ready and went with it after my first choice came off the dop during coarse grind.
Blue Mountain jasper 20mm x 20mm x 5mm.

I forgot to photo the slab before I trimmed out the cab, oops!

This is just yummy!

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*~FINISHED~* Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized Dec 29, 2020 20:10:42 GMT -5 via Tapatalk

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Post by MsAli on Dec 29, 2020 20:10:42 GMT -5

Dec 28, 2020 15:25:41 GMT -5 victor1941 said:

This is a shell turritella agate cab. I chose this special agate because I wanted to attempt Jadedvision’s unique agate challenge. The dimensions are 13.2 mm x 22.8 mm x 4.0 mm. This material has previously been hard to work on because of its hardness variation. However, the most difficult part by far this time was getting a turritella that fit the 20 mm x 30 mm dimension requirement. I got the material 50 years ago in Florida. This first picture is the front of the cab that would be displayed by the jewelry.

This is fabulous!

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*~FINISHED~* Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized Dec 29, 2020 22:13:33 GMT -5

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Post by stephan on Dec 29, 2020 22:13:33 GMT -5

Dec 29, 2020 19:11:40 GMT -5 @jadedvision said:

I found time to cut a cab for the contest! This wasn’t my first choice, but I had it ready and went with it after my first choice came off the dop during coarse grind.
Blue Mountain jasper 20mm x 20mm x 5mm.

I forgot to photo the slab before I trimmed out the cab, oops!

Well, ya knocked out of the park. Can’t imagine what you would have done with your first choice.
(drool)

- Stephan

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*~FINISHED~* Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized Dec 29, 2020 22:19:19 GMT -5

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Post by stephan on Dec 29, 2020 22:19:19 GMT -5

Dec 28, 2020 15:25:41 GMT -5 victor1941 said:

This is a shell turritella agate cab. I chose this special agate because I wanted to attempt Jadedvision’s unique agate challenge. The dimensions are 13.2 mm x 22.8 mm x 4.0 mm. This material has previously been hard to work on because of its hardness variation. However, the most difficult part by far this time was getting a turritella that fit the 20 mm x 30 mm dimension requirement. I got the material 50 years ago in Florida. This first picture is the front of the cab that would be displayed by the jewelry.

Very cool.

- Stephan

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"The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

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*~FINISHED~* Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized Dec 30, 2020 23:26:13 GMT -5 Tommy, stephan, and 7 more like this

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Post by oldschoolrocker on Dec 30, 2020 23:26:13 GMT -5

Man, this has been a crazy month for me but finally got time to get one done for the contest. this is definitely the smallest cab I've done. just a small endcut from some local pet wood. I'm really glad this theme was chosen because I've garnered a new found fondness of smaller cabs. fun to see what can be done with just a bit of material. dunno size but is hair smaller than a dime.

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*~FINISHED~* Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized Jan 1, 2021 0:55:46 GMT -5 rockjunquie, stephan, and 5 more like this

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Post by Jahic on Jan 1, 2021 0:55:46 GMT -5

Hey everyone. I am definitely pushing the limits of my procrastination. There were several attempts and the fact that I was rushing was showing in my work. I was also attempting an piece of Nipomo Marcasite like jade division that wasnt turning out. I managed to finish this cab and Im really happy with how it turned out. I hope you guys like your eggs fried!

Last Edit: Jan 1, 2021 0:59:48 GMT -5 by Jahic

Jahic starting to spend too much on rocks Member since September 2020 Posts: 139	~FINISHED~ Cabochon Challenge, Dec 2020 Theme: Ring Sized Jan 1, 2021 1:00:52 GMT -5 jasoninsd likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jahic on Jan 1, 2021 1:00:52 GMT -5 Can both pc and mobile users please let me know if these pictures are formatted better. I resized them to 600x800.

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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 1, 2021 1:02:49 GMT -5

Jan 1, 2021 1:00:52 GMT -5 Jahic said:

Can both pc and mobile users please let me know if these pictures are formatted better. I resized them to 600x800.

Works on my mobile...

And great looking cab!

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