stefan
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Post by stefan on Oct 25, 2005 18:00:49 GMT -5
Well I really worked hard on this batch- Loved it, cared for it and especially tried my darndest to get some half way decent photos- So here goes- I'm doing this from the laptop frm home so I'm not sure how they turned out- First up is a plate of goodies- From the top clockwise:Arkie Opalized Pet Wood and some Texas Pet wood, Botswana Agate and A Laker, Some whateverite, Lace Agate and some Geode chunks- In the middle of the plate is Fossil Agate  then some big gravel chunks for dad, some Sweet water Agate, and some driveway gravel- oh and a couple of Burro Creek agates  Recipe was as follows 2 to 6 weeks- 60/90 3 weeks straight 120/220 1 week 500F 1 week Tripoli 1 Week AO 48 hours burnish with borax |
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Post by xenaswolf on Oct 25, 2005 18:07:24 GMT -5
They look good Stefan. I'm about to take out some of that pet wood you sent me...its in 500 right now...along with a bunch of other junk....I want this first batch to be DONE! LOL
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Post by sandsman1 on Oct 25, 2005 19:00:01 GMT -5
hey stefan i think you got a very nice plate of goodys there id have to say job well done
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Post by Cher on Oct 25, 2005 19:02:44 GMT -5
Nice batch there Stefan, you got some really good shine on them. Man those Botswanna's are just cool, gotta love them, I know I want more. I see you use the Tripoli as a pre-polish, have you ever tried anything else? I've got a couple bags that I'm going to have to use when I run out of my AO 1000. Can't waste it, have to use the darn stuff, even though I'd rather have the AO 1000. I'll be curious to see if I still get the same shine on the agates.
Cher
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Post by Alice on Oct 25, 2005 22:07:15 GMT -5
Nice batch Stefan
You should blow the pictures up a little more so we can see them up real close.
Cher, you'll get a nice shine if you use tripoli. I'm certain of it.
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Post by rockds on Oct 26, 2005 1:28:27 GMT -5
you done good stefan
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Oct 26, 2005 8:26:04 GMT -5
No enlarged Pix- THat is when the problems start- Cher- All I have ever used is Tripoli- I love it- it gives me great results and is cheap- no reason to switch- Well the next batch is going on the scanner- but at least you get the shine idea!
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Post by rockyraccoon on Oct 26, 2005 9:47:28 GMT -5
stefan you have some beauties in there!
kim
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Post by krazydiamond on Oct 26, 2005 18:51:33 GMT -5
Santa needs to get you a better camera, Steffy....i am pressing my nose to the screen and i NEED to get a closer look. they look like an excellent batch, however......got some good shine going on!
KD
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