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More obsidian from James!! Nov 3, 2005 21:10:31 GMT -5

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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 3, 2005 21:10:31 GMT -5

I got mine today, thanks bud! I can hardly wait to see how these tumble, I'm going to invest in a rotary tumbler first so I can get them nice and round. (these are healthy size pieces too, you're looking at 18 pounds of obsidian!!

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More obsidian from James!! Nov 3, 2005 21:29:08 GMT -5

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Post by docone31 on Nov 3, 2005 21:29:08 GMT -5

That stuff should be slabbed, and cabbed! That is beautiful obsidian. The red obsidian would make a cool intarsia piece.
I gave a piece of Mount St Helens for Sands to polish. I got it from the debris field when I lived in Portland. I am looking forward to making a piece from it.
Slabbed, and cabbed. Maybe faceted.

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krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	More obsidian from James!! Nov 3, 2005 21:49:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Nov 3, 2005 21:49:24 GMT -5 that is GORGEOUS stuff, Bikerrandy, but i don't envy you your quest. Obsidian ain't the easiest tumble, foams like a rabid dog. takes a lot of looking after, but can be very rewarding. KD
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More obsidian from James!! Nov 3, 2005 21:51:33 GMT -5

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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 3, 2005 21:51:33 GMT -5

Almost forgot, thanks Cher for posting yours and turning me on to them!!
Yeah, I'm still rebaiting on what to do, I'm going to tumble some of it but I'd like to do something different with some of it as well. This is one of two packages the I received today, the other package is 25 pounds of obsidian and six more pounds of mahogany obsidian on the way. lol, I have 49 pounds of obsidian to play with! ;D

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More obsidian from James!! Nov 3, 2005 22:01:56 GMT -5

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Post by Cher on Nov 3, 2005 22:01:56 GMT -5

LOL Randy, 49 pounds of obsidian? Did ya leave any for anyone else? *smile* Isn't it just gorgeous to hold and look at, I think this stuff is just totaly amazing. I'm glad you got some and you're more than welcome but James deserves the thanks for making this available to us. Enjoy!!

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Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	More obsidian from James!! Nov 3, 2005 22:05:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 3, 2005 22:05:57 GMT -5 This stuff really is cool, I even feels good to the touch, it's just not like other rocks! My other package has some snowflake in it as well.
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rockds still telling self it's just a hobby Member since September 2005 Posts: 4,130	More obsidian from James!! Nov 3, 2005 22:09:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockds on Nov 3, 2005 22:09:41 GMT -5 that stuff looks great - keep us posted with pics. robert
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rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	More obsidian from James!! Nov 4, 2005 0:47:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Nov 4, 2005 0:47:41 GMT -5 dang y'all are killing me with these beauties! kim

James freely admits to licking rocks Member since October 2003 Posts: 876	More obsidian from James!! Nov 4, 2005 12:31:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by James on Nov 4, 2005 12:31:02 GMT -5 Thanks Randy! You know, your vibe might be enought to round these out. Obsidian is VERY soft.
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Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	More obsidian from James!! Nov 4, 2005 15:42:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 4, 2005 15:42:23 GMT -5 Hmmmm, it's worth a shot, I'll give it a try.
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