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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 18, 2021 1:11:53 GMT -5
I don't normally post just one cab...but I had two dopped, and one came off the dop during the initial grind. Oops. So, it's down to one for now. I got this material from msuwabbit ...very generous and thank you again! I said I'd tag ericabelle when I posted pics. This material is very interesting. It's much softer than a traditional "agate" as I had posted when I slabbed it - but more solid than a Summerville Agate. The initial grind was a piece of cake. It has the "feel" of a Brazilian Agate when working it. This won't be the right word...but it seems more like plastic than rock when grinding or sanding it. I know "plastic" seems like a weird word to use, but that's the concept that comes to my mind when working this, the same way I feel about Brazilian Agates. I think it's gorgeous material. And while I have a lot more experience cabbing as opposed to tumbling, my gut tells me if it's tumbled, it would need a lot of cushioning. Anyway...thanks for letting me ramble and thanks for taking a gander.     |
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stuckinohio
starting to shine!
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Post by stuckinohio on Nov 18, 2021 1:54:59 GMT -5
That is stunning!
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 18, 2021 2:03:30 GMT -5
Thank you so much! It was a fun change of pace after finishing up ten Crazy Lace Agates this morning! LOL |
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ericabelle
spending too much on rocks
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Post by ericabelle on Nov 18, 2021 7:46:07 GMT -5
That is absolutely drop-dead gorgeous, jasoninsd !!! |
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 18, 2021 7:50:51 GMT -5
That is absolutely drop-dead gorgeous, jasoninsd !!! Thanks Erica! I figured you'd like it.  I'll be interested to see what you end up doing with yours. I prefer cabbing over tumbling (don't tell anyone LOL) so these are super challenging...only for the fact it's difficult to get a decent "slab" out of these due to their formation. But I definitely think they're worth the time and effort. |
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ericabelle
spending too much on rocks
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Post by ericabelle on Nov 18, 2021 8:03:35 GMT -5
That is absolutely drop-dead gorgeous, jasoninsd !!! Thanks Erica! I figured you'd like it. I'll be interested to see what you end up doing with yours. I prefer cabbing over tumbling (don't tell anyone LOL) so these are super challenging...only for the fact it's difficult to get a decent "slab" out of these due to their formation. But I definitely think they're worth the time and effort. Yeah, I bet cabs made from this material are rare because of their typically odd shape! I haven't done any cabbing, or any hand polishing either; but I'd really like to try. Hopefully Santa will bring me a flat lap for Christmas! |
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 18, 2021 8:10:35 GMT -5
Thanks Erica! I figured you'd like it. I'll be interested to see what you end up doing with yours. I prefer cabbing over tumbling (don't tell anyone LOL) so these are super challenging...only for the fact it's difficult to get a decent "slab" out of these due to their formation. But I definitely think they're worth the time and effort. Yeah, I bet cabs made from this material are rare because of their typically odd shape! I haven't done any cabbing, or any hand polishing either; but I'd really like to try. Hopefully Santa will bring me a flat lap for Christmas! C'mon Santa!!!  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 18, 2021 9:32:16 GMT -5
Beautiful cab, Jason!
Love the subtle colors in the banding and of course, the little druzy vug!
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 18, 2021 9:37:08 GMT -5
What a subtle beauty!
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 18, 2021 9:51:06 GMT -5
Beautiful cab, Jason!
Love the subtle colors in the banding and of course, the little druzy vug!
Thanks Robin! Quite a difference between this one and the "in your face" Crazy Lace from yesterday morning. Thanks Tela! I was surprised...but relieved at how "easy" this worked... comparatively speaking. And I really do love the subtle or subdued tones in this material. |
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Post by miket on Nov 18, 2021 10:18:26 GMT -5
Perfection!
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 18, 2021 10:44:18 GMT -5
Thank you my friend! This stuff shapes pretty easily, so if you ever run across any, I bet you'd like working it. |
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msuwabbit
off to a rocking start
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Post by msuwabbit on Nov 28, 2021 16:59:52 GMT -5
I have bucketfuls of them. If anyone wants to trade for some, then send me a message.
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Post by perkins17 on Nov 28, 2021 17:30:25 GMT -5
I don't know how I missed this! Awesome cab jasoninsd. I like the teardrop shape. |
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ericabelle
spending too much on rocks
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Post by ericabelle on Nov 28, 2021 18:21:15 GMT -5
I have bucketfuls of them. If anyone wants to trade for some, then send me a message. Where do you find them? Somewhere on Crowley's Ridge or in Louisiana? |
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 28, 2021 19:59:20 GMT -5
I have bucketfuls of them. If anyone wants to trade for some, then send me a message. I hope people take you up on this offer! This really was a nice material to work. I didn't find it to be as difficult as I thought it was going to be... I don't know how I missed this! Awesome cab jasoninsd . I like the teardrop shape. Thanks Perk! I like the teardrop shape too...a little TOO much...that's the shape of WAY too many of my cabs! LOL |
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Post by perkins17 on Nov 28, 2021 20:21:57 GMT -5
I have bucketfuls of them. If anyone wants to trade for some, then send me a message. I hope people take you up on this offer! This really was a nice material to work. I didn't find it to be as difficult as I thought it was going to be... I don't know how I missed this! Awesome cab jasoninsd . I like the teardrop shape. Thanks Perk! I like the teardrop shape too...a little TOO much...that's the shape of WAY too many of my cabs! LOL Me too. I need to cut more of it!! |
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