Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Feb 5, 2021 11:32:05 GMT -5
That’s not playing fair....    |
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Feb 5, 2021 12:28:45 GMT -5
So the truth is my garage is so trashed from four months of floors, painting, baseboards, bathroom remodel, trim, etc. that I can barely see my equipment anymore. But, the good news is this contest theme is motivating me to get it cleaned up and see if my lapidary equipment still works  |
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Post by MsAli on Feb 6, 2021 15:01:33 GMT -5
Just might need to slab this boy up Zoom in and check out the scene  |
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Feb 7, 2021 17:50:22 GMT -5
Ok y'all are lucky lol... That rock MsAli posted won't fit in the saw. It's disheartening because that tornado in it is frickin' sweet. I got a cab preformed and found a punky spot. I need to paint on some super glue and see if it'll hold up otherwise it'll get a buzz cut. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 7, 2021 18:30:55 GMT -5
Ok y'all are lucky lol... That rock MsAli posted won't fit in the saw. It's disheartening because that tornado in it is frickin' sweet. I got a cab preformed and found a punky spot. I need to paint on some super glue and see if it'll hold up otherwise it'll get a buzz cut. Bummer. I hate when that happens. I was looking foward to seeing the cab out it. Can't you trim the rough down enough to make it fit?  |
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Feb 7, 2021 18:41:49 GMT -5
Not really because the best part is left of center and the left side is tapered almost 45°.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 7, 2021 19:20:18 GMT -5
Not really because the best part is left of center and the left side is tapered almost 45°.  |
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oldschoolrocker
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Feb 7, 2021 22:01:11 GMT -5
ok Tommy here are the pics for the prize for this months contest. if the person that wins doesn't have a saw then I will replace the rough with some slabs. heres the slabs- rainforest jasper, leapordskin jasper, Moroccan agate, ocean jasper(low grade), picture jasper,Dumortierite, millefiore glass ,cold mountain thunderegg and various others-  the rough includes mexican moss agate, crazy lace, brazilian, wonderstone, pet wood, and various others. il fill the box with more local collected wood when package it up-    good luck everyone! |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 8, 2021 9:43:10 GMT -5
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Post by miket on Feb 8, 2021 10:31:42 GMT -5
I'm with Robin, excellent prize oldschoolrocker ! Not sure I'll be able to make this month's contest, either. We're right in the middle of a cold snap and the garage is a bit too chilly to be able to work in. But you can bet if I don't I'll be watching from the sidelines! |
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Feb 8, 2021 11:23:38 GMT -5
ok Tommy here are the pics for the prize for this months contest. if the person that wins doesn't have a saw then I will replace the rough with some slabs. Wow that is a hugely generous offer, thank you so much! |
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Post by roy on Feb 8, 2021 13:39:41 GMT -5
man im not sure i have any material like that lmao!!
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agatewhisperer
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Post by agatewhisperer on Feb 8, 2021 15:00:44 GMT -5
Ok, this will be my first time entering in to the contest! The rocks from oldschoolrocker put me over the edge. Those are fantastic! Here's my entry. I couldn't find a piece of picture jasper so found a piece of some kind of thunderegg i thought would work. Got the earth in there and i was going for a northern lights effect but i think it ended up looking more like a strong rain shower creating some mist on a hot day.     |
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oldschoolrocker
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Feb 8, 2021 15:03:36 GMT -5
Ok, this will be my first time entering in to the contest! The rocks from oldschoolrocker put me over the edge. Those are fantastic! Here's my entry. I couldn't find a piece of picture jasper so found a piece of some kind of thunderegg i thought would work. Got the earth in there and i was going for a northern lights effect but i think it ended up looking more like a strong rain shower creating some mist on a hot day. wowsers!! beautiful cab!! way to set the bar! |
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 8, 2021 19:01:29 GMT -5
Oh my gosh agatewhisperer - I think my shoulders just dropped down...as did my jaw on this one!  |
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Post by stephan on Feb 10, 2021 0:42:51 GMT -5
Ok, this will be my first time entering in to the contest! The rocks from oldschoolrocker put me over the edge. Those are fantastic! Here's my entry. I couldn't find a piece of picture jasper so found a piece of some kind of thunderegg i thought would work. Got the earth in there and i was going for a northern lights effect but i think it ended up looking more like a strong rain shower creating some mist on a hot day. And here I thought I was being unique. The Thunderegg cab that broke on me was going to be my entry. Good work on yours. Hailstorm, I’d say. |
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Feb 10, 2021 14:21:38 GMT -5
Ok, this will be my first time entering in to the contest! The rocks from oldschoolrocker put me over the edge. Those are fantastic! Here's my entry. I couldn't find a piece of picture jasper so found a piece of some kind of thunderegg i thought would work. Got the earth in there and i was going for a northern lights effect but i think it ended up looking more like a strong rain shower creating some mist on a hot day. I love this piece! I hadn't thought about the possibility of a thunderegg as an earth/sky scene but it totally works and it's a gorgeous cabochon. |
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Feb 10, 2021 14:23:51 GMT -5
We'll as of this morning I've got mine narrowed down to eleven preforms  - and no they are not all Starry Night. I've photographed all of them so I think it's time to put them in a bag and draw one out randomly |
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agatewhisperer
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Post by agatewhisperer on Feb 10, 2021 23:18:29 GMT -5
Ok, this will be my first time entering in to the contest! The rocks from oldschoolrocker put me over the edge. Those are fantastic! Here's my entry. I couldn't find a piece of picture jasper so found a piece of some kind of thunderegg i thought would work. Got the earth in there and i was going for a northern lights effect but i think it ended up looking more like a strong rain shower creating some mist on a hot day. I love this piece! I hadn't thought about the possibility of a thunderegg as an earth/sky scene but it totally works and it's a gorgeous cabochon. Thanks! Means a lot coming from you guys, seriously. Tbh I never thought I'd be participating in a contest but the community here is so supportive and that helps so much. |
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Post by rockhoundingwithkids on Feb 14, 2021 21:20:11 GMT -5
I'm mentally scanning my material to see if I have anything suitable. Might be an excuse to slab something 🤔 My 18" is running again... send me your favorite big rock and I'll slab it up and send you back a preform heehee gonna load up the FJ... |
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- and no they are not all Starry Night.
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