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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 30, 2021 22:32:12 GMT -5
Nonsense! It's a beautiful cab and I don't see any fractures. Love the backlit picture. It really shows off the corals.
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Apr 30, 2021 23:18:35 GMT -5
Nonsense! It's a beautiful cab and I don't see any fractures. Love the backlit picture. It really shows off the corals. Thanks! There is one on the right that's under the surface but not too noticeable from head kn angle. However, I had to change shape and grind away much of the piece removing other fractures too. I always wanted come up with a backlit pendant. But don't even wire wrap so drilled pendants is all I've come up with lol |
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Post by Tommy on May 1, 2021 10:05:01 GMT -5
I love the flurry of activity at the end and we will now officially close this one for entries! Thank you to everyone who participated - I'm anticipating having the voting thread up by either tonight or tomorrow morning so watch for that!
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Post by jasoninsd on May 1, 2021 10:20:51 GMT -5
Nonsense! It's a beautiful cab and I don't see any fractures. Love the backlit picture. It really shows off the corals. Thanks! There is one on the right that's under the surface but not too noticeable from head kn angle. However, I had to change shape and grind away much of the piece removing other fractures too. I always wanted come up with a backlit pendant. But don't even wire wrap so drilled pendants is all I've come up with lol Yep...I used to say this too! LOL This one would be a great one to start with.  |
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Post by miket on May 1, 2021 10:24:06 GMT -5
Thanks! There is one on the right that's under the surface but not too noticeable from head kn angle. However, I had to change shape and grind away much of the piece removing other fractures too. I always wanted come up with a backlit pendant. But don't even wire wrap so drilled pendants is all I've come up with lol Yep...I used to say this too! LOL This one would be a great one to start with. Doesn't wire wrap...yet! 😁 |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on May 1, 2021 15:33:28 GMT -5
Good luck, y'all! Great group of cabs. It's going to be really hard to pick just one. |
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Post by Tommy on May 1, 2021 15:41:28 GMT -5
Good luck, y'all! Great group of cabs. It's going to be really hard to pick just one. For a while there I did NOT think we were going to hit sixteen entries but I have learned now to never underestimate RTH members! It will indeed be hard to choose. |
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Post by MsAli on May 1, 2021 20:05:59 GMT -5
Some really beautiful cabs! Great job y'all 👏
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Post by MsAli on May 2, 2021 17:10:21 GMT -5
Great entries this month!
Good luck everyone
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Post by rockpickerforever on May 2, 2021 19:25:39 GMT -5
Voting Criteria:
Please judge each entry based on the following.
1) How well was the challenge of the contest theme met? Fossils, check!
2) How well did the stone meet the contest requirements of a flat back, domed top cabochon?
A few were not domed (flat top, plain rounded edge), side photo missing (or inadequate), so as not to show that. 
3) General appearance - keeping in mind that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and many materials are difficult to work with and an exceptional creation might not be flashy and bright. They were all beauteous!
Well that was pretty easy to pick the best one! (IMHO, lol) |
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Post by miket on May 3, 2021 9:29:26 GMT -5
So many fantastic cabs, great job and good luck all!  |
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reeniebeany
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Post by reeniebeany on May 5, 2021 13:35:46 GMT -5
Each and every one was fantastic.
I kept scrolling down with my jaw hanging open.
Had to come back and look 3 times before I could choose.
17 - All of the above.
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Post by rockhoundingwithkids on May 6, 2021 0:44:04 GMT -5
Way to send me down a rabbit hole about stromatolite...  awesome material came out in this round. Good job everyone! |
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Post by Tommy on May 8, 2021 8:28:55 GMT -5
Congratulations Gary opalpyrexia on a very deserving landslide victory in the Fossils challenge! It really is a beautiful and vibrant piece and you should be proud of it!  Thank you everyone who participated in the the contest and who voted! It was a crowded field of really beautiful pieces  |
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Post by jasoninsd on May 8, 2021 8:36:09 GMT -5
Congratulations Gary ( opalpyrexia). A very well deserved win! That material is just flat out stunning! |
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Post by opalpyrexia on May 8, 2021 8:38:46 GMT -5
Congratulations Gary opalpyrexia on a very deserving landslide victory in the Fossils challenge! It really is a beautiful and vibrant piece and you should be proud of it! Thank you everyone who participated in the the contest and who voted! It was a crowded field of really beautiful pieces 
Thank you, Tommy, and thank you to everyone who voted for my cab, and to all those who entered.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on May 8, 2021 8:42:51 GMT -5
Congrats, Gary! Gorgeous cab and a well-deserved win. |
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Post by rockjunquie on May 8, 2021 9:11:56 GMT -5
Congrats to the winner for that Beeeee U Ti Ful cab and to everyone else for making this such a tough month to choose.
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Post by victor1941 on May 8, 2021 9:24:25 GMT -5
Opalpyrexia, this is a remarkable cab and well deserving of the best in show!
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oldschoolrocker
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Post by oldschoolrocker on May 8, 2021 9:55:38 GMT -5
Yep, knew it was the winner when it was posted. Congrats opalpyrexia on a much deserved blowout win! |
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awesome material came out in this round. Good job everyone!
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