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Post by krazydiamond on Aug 7, 2005 14:29:14 GMT -5
WarrenA sent me some absolutely gorgeous pieces of Botswana Agate rough slabs cuts that he had made and also a piece of Jade marked out in the shapes he wanted me to finish for bola ties for him. i'd never tried to cab Jade before, so i was a little nervous. also didn't want to ruin these gorgeous agates! also included in the overall shot is a Biggs Picture Jasper piece that i made for my uncle for his birthday coming up:  here is a close of the Botswana, Warren said he sliced up a lot of agate to find these two flawless pieces (in the end, Warren, the lighter color cord didn't go well, so i used both black):  here is a closeup of the Biggs Jasper:  the piece of jade was just a little small to accomodate the bola mechanisms i have so i asked Warren if was OK to make his better half a pendant instead:  with the flash of the camera is looks a lot lighter green than it does in just daylight, but i'm happy with the way it turned out. and finally, here is a pendant i finished that i THINK is pet wood, it has some great color to it and i am going make it into a beaded necklace (as requested, Kim).  thanks for looking! KD |
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Post by Cher on Aug 7, 2005 14:36:01 GMT -5
Wow, those are terrific, you did a beautiful job on them. How
did you attach the rock to the bola piece? I'm assuming they
are glued, did you rough up the back or anything?
Cher
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Post by Tweetiepy on Aug 7, 2005 14:58:05 GMT -5
WOW  That Biggs jasper looks like a scene from the far ouest - outstanding job on those, both of you! |
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Post by Debs on Aug 7, 2005 18:31:28 GMT -5
BEAUTIFUL! Did you use a template to cut the shapes out? How do you put the stone into the pendants? Last where did you purchase the ready made pendants? Thanks much!
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Post by krazydiamond on Aug 7, 2005 19:23:11 GMT -5
yes, Debs, i use a standard cab template that relates to what you can order online by size for mountings. you can get some from www.firemountain.com they offer a minimal selection at Kingsley North but i've found the greatest selection of size and variety at Rio Grande (www.riogrande.com). the cinch mounts are pretty easy once you get the stone to the right size...which can be a little frustrating but do-able with patience. BUT Doc has pointed out the cinch mounts fail with time..... KD |
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Post by cookie3rocks on Aug 7, 2005 21:31:22 GMT -5
Breath taking as usual, KD, you never cease to amaze!
cookie
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Post by Alice on Aug 7, 2005 21:43:24 GMT -5
Wow, what a good idea!
I Love the Biggs Jasper... looks like a painting of a sandstorm, and a couple of hills in there.
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an ocean scene, with waves just about to crash on the rocks
Great Job KD!!!
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Post by joe on Aug 7, 2005 21:50:06 GMT -5
Those are all excellent, but that Biggs Jasper is incredible. Are you sure you didn't paint that scene on a white stone?  (If you did, you're a talented painter!) Joe |
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Post by creativeminded on Aug 8, 2005 9:15:42 GMT -5
Those are beautiful.
Tami
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Post by stefan on Aug 8, 2005 11:30:16 GMT -5
KD- STUNNING!
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Post by chassroc on Aug 8, 2005 11:53:24 GMT -5
KD,
Love em all!
That Botswana is really beautiful.
csroc
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Post by sandsman1 on Aug 8, 2005 13:14:48 GMT -5
hey kd very nice work --- now your makin me jelouse i need to get some of my stuff set up soon or im gonna forget how to doit hahaha
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Post by nepherite on Aug 8, 2005 13:31:54 GMT -5
Nice Work ! The stones are really interesting, the jade is nice too .
Tony
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Post by fatrichie on Aug 8, 2005 23:53:21 GMT -5
Those are really nice KD, you do have touch kiddo!!
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Post by rumbletumble on Aug 11, 2005 13:02:36 GMT -5
KD, that pendant is exquisite. the stones and work in the bolas is great, too. I've seen your info and some of yur work on photos and you are a talented lady. Thanks for sharing........Sal (rt)
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Post by Tweetiepy on Aug 11, 2005 13:15:13 GMT -5
KD, someone at my club mentioned that she was having a miserable time polishing up jade - any special tricks?
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Post by krazydiamond on Aug 11, 2005 14:11:00 GMT -5
i think it depends on the jade. this piece that WarrenA sent me polished up pretty good with no special tricks. maybe Nepherite (the diver dude) has some better insight. i've tried (and failed) at tumbling some very dark jade i got from Shorty a while back (i even bought a pound of Chrome Oxide too!). and that didn't polish well on the grinder either......so i think material plays a big part.
KD
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Post by WarrenA on Aug 11, 2005 22:41:52 GMT -5
The bolas and pendant arrived today and I have to say that they are even more stunning in person than the pictures. KD THANK YOU absolutely fine work
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Post by rockyraccoon on Aug 13, 2005 20:11:35 GMT -5
kd great looking cabs, bolas, and pendants! can't wait to see that pendant on one of your beaded necklaces.
kim
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Post by stoner on Aug 14, 2005 1:34:41 GMT -5
Great job on the stones KD. Perfect color matches on the bolos too. It is a bit tedious getting the stone just the right size and thickness to fit properly into the cinch pendants. Just glad they come in smaller sizes so if I grind too much off, I just keep going down to the next size down.
Ed
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That Biggs jasper looks like a scene from the far ouest - outstanding job on those, both of you!
(If you did, you're a talented painter!)
