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Post by Rockindad on Sept 22, 2021 10:18:17 GMT -5
I don’t know if you have ever addressed this regarding your trademark shape but were fish an inspiration for this at all? The shape reminds me of the fish that were in my Koi pond before we were wiped out by the Heron. |
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Post by fencejumper on Sept 22, 2021 10:39:36 GMT -5
I like the “ Aerodynamic swoopy look…
It is pleasing to my eye..
And yes, they look a little sand sharky
Now that u mention it
Thanks
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Post by fencejumper on Sept 22, 2021 10:42:18 GMT -5
One thing I really like about poppy jasper is the fortification like jasper that fills the voids between the orbs, that heart is an excellent example. They are all pretty amazing, nice work! Agreed The contrast with the forts are an exceptional look! Thanks |
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Post by hypodactylus on Sept 22, 2021 10:49:59 GMT -5
Nice rocks! What are the last two?
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Post by fencejumper on Sept 22, 2021 11:50:46 GMT -5
Nice rocks! What are the last two? Amethyst Sage And Pietersite |
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Post by rmf on Sept 22, 2021 15:22:14 GMT -5
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Post by fencejumper on Sept 22, 2021 21:17:27 GMT -5
Its one from cool tools I’ll take a picture and post when i can |
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Post by adrian65 on Sept 22, 2021 21:55:16 GMT -5
WOW!!! Any words would fail to make justice to such beauties!
Adrian
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Post by Rockindad on Sept 23, 2021 17:55:17 GMT -5
Rockindad you may be onto something, I’m guessing fishing had something to do with it.  I think you just found Paul's template! Might want to remove the hooks though...wait a sec...fishing lure→hooks→hookedonroc.......nah, thought I cracked the code for a minute. |
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Post by holajonathan on Sept 24, 2021 22:03:54 GMT -5
What is it about these cabs that make them look a little different (in a good way)? Do they have a very low dome? Is the template shape messing with my head? Is it just the extravagant material and the angle of the photographs? Are they all huge?
Needless to say, they are all gorgeous works of art. There's just something unique about their design and I can't put my finger on it.
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fencejumper
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Post by fencejumper on Sept 25, 2021 22:28:07 GMT -5
What is it about these cabs that make them look a little different (in a good way)? Do they have a very low dome? Is the template shape messing with my head? Is it just the extravagant material and the angle of the photographs? Are they all huge? Needless to say, they are all gorgeous works of art. There's just something unique about their design and I can't put my finger on it. Thanks I think it is a little of all those! 🤔 |
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Post by stardiamond on Sept 25, 2021 22:42:49 GMT -5
When you decided on a new name, why didn't you pick swoop?
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Post by holajonathan on Sept 26, 2021 0:24:02 GMT -5
What is it about these cabs that make them look a little different (in a good way)? Do they have a very low dome? Is the template shape messing with my head? Is it just the extravagant material and the angle of the photographs? Are they all huge? Needless to say, they are all gorgeous works of art. There's just something unique about their design and I can't put my finger on it. Thanks I think it is a little of all those! 🤔 Can I press you more to divulge your secrets? 1. How do you cut the very low dome? I struggle to cut a low dome that is nevertheless consistently domed across the entire face of the cab, if that makes sense. You seem to have nailed doing just that. 2. How thick do you cut slabs? 3. What are the approximate dimensions of the cabs in your original post? 4. What is your final polish technique? Thanks again for sharing the inspirational photos. |
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Post by holajonathan on Sept 26, 2021 0:27:05 GMT -5
fencejumper If you share your techniques, I will introduce you to the secret art of the paw polish. 
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Post by agatemaggot on Sept 26, 2021 2:43:01 GMT -5
All fantastic and the photos are great !
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Post by fencejumper on Sept 26, 2021 14:06:18 GMT -5
fencejumper If you share your techniques, I will introduce you to the secret art of the paw polish. Okay in order… I have no secrets.. My grinding is all unclassified public record😊. I grind the perimeter down to a 2 mm girdle, Or so. Then dome it in All on the 80. Make sure there are no flat spots And take it to 230/280 Whatever your sequence. My cabs are typically 50 mm plus tall By 25 plus I polish on all diamonds to 5k And if its a nice tight grained piece? Cerium oxide wheel at the end. Come over if you wanna see me Goof around in the garage. That’s really all i do😊 |
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Post by fencejumper on Sept 26, 2021 14:07:35 GMT -5
Thanks I think it is a little of all those! 🤔 Can I press you more to divulge your secrets? 1. How do you cut the very low dome? I struggle to cut a low dome that is nevertheless consistently domed across the entire face of the cab, if that makes sense. You seem to have nailed doing just that. 2. How thick do you cut slabs? 3. What are the approximate dimensions of the cabs in your original post? 4. What is your final polish technique? Thanks again for sharing the inspirational photos. I cut slabs at 6.7 mm And typ one at 9 mm for an occasional high dome |
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Post by holajonathan on Sept 26, 2021 18:52:44 GMT -5
Can I press you more to divulge your secrets? 1. How do you cut the very low dome? I struggle to cut a low dome that is nevertheless consistently domed across the entire face of the cab, if that makes sense. You seem to have nailed doing just that. 2. How thick do you cut slabs? 3. What are the approximate dimensions of the cabs in your original post? 4. What is your final polish technique? Thanks again for sharing the inspirational photos. I cut slabs at 6.7 mm And typ one at 9 mm for an occasional high dome Thanks for the info. Just one point of clarification about the girdle. The cabs in your photos look like they have a tall girdle -- taller than 2mm. Is it just an optical illusion created by the photo angle? From the photos, I would have guessed 3mm dome + 4mm girdle. I'd love to stop by the garage. But your poppy jasper looks too nice to have been purchased, so I'm guessing you are in or around California. Quite a drive from Michigan, although if I left the garage being able to make cabs like the ones you posted, I might make the trip.  Now for my paw polish "secret": cat nip. Just rub a little on the rock, and you'll get a non-stop kitty paw polish. And sometimes a tongue polish. |
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Post by fencejumper on Sept 26, 2021 19:54:52 GMT -5
I taje the girdle down to 2 mm in the beginning
After all the tweaking is done
And i come back
At the very end and tighen up to 3/3.5 max
Goid eye
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Post by Uriah on Oct 4, 2021 17:04:36 GMT -5
3rd one looks like a shut eye and eyelids. It's amazing.
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