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Post by Original Admin on Aug 18, 2005 4:58:44 GMT -5
KD sent me two fridge magnets with her batch of Pet Wood - so I was inspired to make some of my own - I think the magnets cost more than the stones !! Top two are Krazy Diamonds - rest are my efforts - here they are in action    Mark |
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Rose
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Post by Rose on Aug 18, 2005 5:13:22 GMT -5
Those look great Mark ! Fridge magnets eh? may have to give that a try  What is tht stone that is above the bottom blue one? (blue with greeny bits on) |
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Post by Original Admin on Aug 18, 2005 5:30:34 GMT -5
Hi Rose - the green one is "Moss Agate".
Got it rough from Manchester Rocks and Minerals in Stockport near b and q.
Nice stuff.
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Rose
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Post by Rose on Aug 18, 2005 5:33:28 GMT -5
Ooohhh Manchester Minerals, their shop is like a little Santa's grotto, it only 30 minutes from where I live and I've only been there once - how restrained am I?  Think I may have to get some Moss Agate. |
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Post by Original Admin on Aug 18, 2005 5:38:19 GMT -5
Yes - "Manchester Minerals" - thats the one dunno why I added the "Rocks".
When you go in next time - ask them to show you round the warehouse behind the shop. Awesome - looks like something from another world.
I get almost everything I do from there - nice people too.
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Post by stefan on Aug 18, 2005 9:58:30 GMT -5
cool idea- hmmm I think I smell some Christams gift ideas coming on- What glue did you use?
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Post by Cher on Aug 18, 2005 11:00:23 GMT -5
You have some really nice ones there. Did you use the round button magnets or the flat strip magnet on those? Those would definitely make some nice little stocking stuffers.
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Post by joe on Aug 18, 2005 18:38:11 GMT -5
Great rocks, nice magnets. Please do NOT stick them on the computer. Think of the story you would have to tell us about why the board went down!!! Joe |
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Post by xenaswolf on Aug 18, 2005 19:01:24 GMT -5
What kind of magnet do you use and where do you get them?
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Post by rockyraccoon on Aug 18, 2005 22:28:07 GMT -5
nice set of magnets. what kind of glue did you use?
kim
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Post by Original Admin on Aug 19, 2005 1:21:48 GMT -5
Rocky and Stefan - the Glue was Araldite Rapide (the one which is en epoxy in two tubes which sets rock hard almost). Everything gets fixed with Araldite round the house - good stuff). The magnets are from a hobby shop near me - they were $1.90 (£1.00) for 4 little flat squares about 2cm square each. They are like hard rubber and can be cut with scissors - so I cut them in half for these stones. I think the little round thick ones are better though. Amazing - a quick tip for making fridge magnets. If the magnetic strip is too flexible - it bends round the rock and therefore doesnt have a flat surface which will sit flush with the face of the fridge.........Thus losing its attraction to the metal a bit. Keep the magnet very flat Think I'll knock a few out for xmas presents aswell - a set of around 10 different rock types would be good I think. |
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Post by krazydiamond on Aug 19, 2005 8:06:11 GMT -5
;D reminds me of that Star Trek episode about Tribbles....start with a few and then you wake up and they've eaten the refrigerator.....
great magnets, Mark, i like the tiger eye one best.
KD
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Post by Original Admin on Aug 20, 2005 17:03:14 GMT -5
Krazy - that competition of yours has me stumped.. I just cant think of a name for that cab - Im sure its something to do with a fiery burning sea monster though I think ? Ive got a great one on the PW you sent me - I'll knock up a poll I think if that is of course I can bear to give it away..... or maybe I can do a comp on one stone and give another stone away. Depends on the outcome. Still rolling at the mo. Mark. |
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Post by creativeminded on Aug 22, 2005 9:08:07 GMT -5
That is a great idea.
Tami
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Think I may have to get some Moss Agate.
