Post by HankRocks on Feb 6, 2021 7:05:22 GMT -5
Been trying to keep the saws running, here's a small sample;
Dug this one out of the Rock Garden, Needle Peak Moss. The Moss in the rock is very fine, like thread or spiderweb;
IMG_2497 by Findrocks, on Flickr
Here's the same piece on the Lightboard showing the thread-like moss;
IMG_2500 by Findrocks, on Flickr
Another one from the Rock Garden. This one was collected summer of 1979 north of Napa Valley on the side of one the highways south of Clear Lake, maybe 175? I was on assignment in our San Francisco office for 3 months, penthouse apartment on the edge of North Beach/Fisherman's Wharf overlooking the bay. It was a "tough" assignment! Carried about 30 pounds of this stuff back in my suitcase.
This Obsidian is interesting with the gray streaking and it has small inclusions scattered through it.
IMG_2494 by Findrocks, on Flickr
A piece of Obsidian from one of the acquired collections. Should make interesting pieces with the two different color zones;
IMG_2493 by Findrocks, on Flickr
Lajitas Mesa - East. Collected in the 90's. None of this material looks very attractive on the surface, but can yield surprises. I left the rest of the rock un-sliced and will polish as a geode. Would like to make one large pendant out of this piece. It does have a bit of the Iris effect going on;
IMG_2489 by Findrocks, on Flickr
Bouquet Agate, probably from the ME Ranch south of Marfa Tex. Will go free-form with these to preserve as much of the pattern as I can.
IMG_2488 by Findrocks, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
Henry
Dug this one out of the Rock Garden, Needle Peak Moss. The Moss in the rock is very fine, like thread or spiderweb;
IMG_2497 by Findrocks, on FlickrHere's the same piece on the Lightboard showing the thread-like moss;
IMG_2500 by Findrocks, on FlickrAnother one from the Rock Garden. This one was collected summer of 1979 north of Napa Valley on the side of one the highways south of Clear Lake, maybe 175? I was on assignment in our San Francisco office for 3 months, penthouse apartment on the edge of North Beach/Fisherman's Wharf overlooking the bay. It was a "tough" assignment! Carried about 30 pounds of this stuff back in my suitcase.
This Obsidian is interesting with the gray streaking and it has small inclusions scattered through it.
IMG_2494 by Findrocks, on FlickrA piece of Obsidian from one of the acquired collections. Should make interesting pieces with the two different color zones;
IMG_2493 by Findrocks, on FlickrLajitas Mesa - East. Collected in the 90's. None of this material looks very attractive on the surface, but can yield surprises. I left the rest of the rock un-sliced and will polish as a geode. Would like to make one large pendant out of this piece. It does have a bit of the Iris effect going on;
IMG_2489 by Findrocks, on FlickrBouquet Agate, probably from the ME Ranch south of Marfa Tex. Will go free-form with these to preserve as much of the pattern as I can.
IMG_2488 by Findrocks, on FlickrThanks for looking
Henry
