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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 10, 2021 22:22:04 GMT -5
I thought I'd work some Coprolite today...and a recent tumble thread of Bloodstone made me work some of that for the first time today too. I tried for quite awhile to get pics of the Bloodstone, but for the life of me I couldn't get pics to come out this afternoon. I had taken a quick shot this morning (with the Coprolite) and that shows its truest colors...but the shot of the two in my hand shows the glare. LOL. I'll try again tomorrow to get some better pics... Pics 1-3: Coprolite Pic 4: African Bloodstone Pics 5-6: Bloodstone post script: WARNING: Do not read the next sentence if you're squeamish! I was going to title this thread "Today's Bloody Stool", but I thought I better not! LOL post post script: I bet not one of you heeded the warning and every one of you read that last sentence! LOL post post post script: If you haven't watched the movie The Blindside, do your heart, mind, and soul a favor and watch it.  Thanks for taking a gander.       |
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Post by knave on Dec 10, 2021 22:24:46 GMT -5
All beautiful. May I see a side shot of the pointy blood ?
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Post by Son Of Beach on Dec 10, 2021 22:27:20 GMT -5
How do you like working with a material with a strong color like those two darker bloodstone compared to the wasp nests you usually play with? Is it still enjoyable?
That African Bloodstone is a knockout btw...
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Post by stewdogg on Dec 10, 2021 22:32:33 GMT -5
Looks like a real mess of bloody stool you have there my friend. Did any of that Coprolite undercut or was it all pretty solid? It looks very good from here. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 10, 2021 22:33:26 GMT -5
Bloodstone is very difficult for me to photograph. I think you did pretty good! It's my favorite. I really love bloodstone.
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 10, 2021 22:38:35 GMT -5
All beautiful. May I see a side shot of the pointy blood ? Thanks Evan! I took a couple quick pics and they're posted below. I'm assuming you wanted to see the dome... How do you like working with a material with a strong color like those two darker bloodstone compared to the wasp nests you usually play with? Is it still enjoyable? That African Bloodstone is a knockout btw... I loved working this Bloodstone. I know it's not the usual busy material I work, but it takes an amazing shine. Looks like a real mess of bloody stool you have there my friend. Did any of that Coprolite undercut or was it all pretty solid? It looks very good from here. See...didn't heed the warning! LOL Thanks my friend. None of the Coprolite undercut. I did have one cab that fractured during the initial grind...but everything else stayed together. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 10, 2021 22:40:18 GMT -5
Bloodstone is very difficult for me to photograph. I think you did pretty good! It's my favorite. I really love bloodstone. Thanks Tela! I'm really having a bear of a time getting pics of this stuff! Here's some side shots for knave...   |
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Post by perkins17 on Dec 10, 2021 22:44:38 GMT -5
When I read the title, I thought you were talking about giving blood. This is more fun to look at! Those stones are blinding jasoninsd. I need to focus my technique and get mine like that! I should've cabbed today... Too cold. You've inspired me for rock day! In some cultures, it is known as Saturday 🤣) |
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 10, 2021 23:01:22 GMT -5
When I read the title, I thought you were talking about giving blood. This is more fun to look at! Those stones are blinding jasoninsd. I need to focus my technique and get mine like that! I should've cabbed today... Too cold. You've inspired me for rock day! In some cultures, it is known as Saturday 🤣) Thanks Perk! I figured I'd have a little fun with the title.  From what I read in The Farmer's Almanac, tomorrow is supposed to be perfect for cabbing!  |
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Post by knave on Dec 10, 2021 23:02:16 GMT -5
Thanks Jason. I was wanting to see the girdle
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Post by lunker on Dec 10, 2021 23:14:50 GMT -5
Wow the polish you're getting with that new machine is unreal. Next level man
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 10, 2021 23:20:23 GMT -5
Wow the polish you're getting with that new machine is unreal. Next level man Thanks Lunk! I really appreciate that. I'm more than shocked pleased with the polish I'm getting on these now. |
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Post by perkins17 on Dec 10, 2021 23:57:54 GMT -5
When I read the title, I thought you were talking about giving blood. This is more fun to look at! Those stones are blinding jasoninsd. I need to focus my technique and get mine like that! I should've cabbed today... Too cold. You've inspired me for rock day! In some cultures, it is known as Saturday 🤣) Thanks Perk! I figured I'd have a little fun with the title. From what I read in The Farmer's Almanac, tomorrow is supposed to be perfect for cabbing! I can see why! My phone says tomorrow is optimum for cabbing too! 😂 I wonder what other areas say... |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 11, 2021 9:03:31 GMT -5
I LOVE Bloodstone and yours are beauties! Real Bloodstone (not the fancy jasper stuff) is getting so hard to find now. The nice, dark green with little red dots all over it. Dealers are calling Fancy Jasper Bloodstone now I guess because the original stuff is probably gone.
I think your pictures are fine, but I would think you'd have to photograph those under some type of diffused lighting. It just takes the best shine ever, and any kind of light is going to reflect all over the place off those babies!
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 11, 2021 9:22:07 GMT -5
I LOVE Bloodstone and yours are beauties! Real Bloodstone (not the fancy jasper stuff) is getting so hard to find now. The nice, dark green with little red dots all over it. Dealers are calling Fancy Jasper Bloodstone now I guess because the original stuff is probably gone.
I think your pictures are fine, but I would think you'd have to photograph those under some type of diffused lighting. It just takes the best shine ever, and any kind of light is going to reflect all over the place off those babies!
Getting hard to find- true that! I'm sick of seeing fancy jasper being sold as bloodstone. I think there is a whole new generation of lapidary-ists who don't know the difference. The old stuff is awesome! I have a small stash, but until I find more- it stays in the stash. |
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Post by NDK on Dec 11, 2021 10:10:04 GMT -5
Beautiful cabs again Jason! Re: bloodstone, I too have a few small (like tumble/small cab size) pieces of the good stuff. Didn't care for it back then but now I like it more and of course it's rare as hen's teeth. jasoninsd for the darker cabs try a dark background. I think the cameras focus more on the bright background and darken the subject (cab) with the lighter color background. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 11, 2021 11:15:02 GMT -5
I LOVE Bloodstone and yours are beauties! Real Bloodstone (not the fancy jasper stuff) is getting so hard to find now. The nice, dark green with little red dots all over it. Dealers are calling Fancy Jasper Bloodstone now I guess because the original stuff is probably gone.
I think your pictures are fine, but I would think you'd have to photograph those under some type of diffused lighting. It just takes the best shine ever, and any kind of light is going to reflect all over the place off those babies!
Thanks Robin! I tried to take a couple quick shots in the light from the window. I'll have to figure out later a way to give them their "glamour shot"! LOL I LOVE Bloodstone and yours are beauties! Real Bloodstone (not the fancy jasper stuff) is getting so hard to find now. The nice, dark green with little red dots all over it. Dealers are calling Fancy Jasper Bloodstone now I guess because the original stuff is probably gone.
I think your pictures are fine, but I would think you'd have to photograph those under some type of diffused lighting. It just takes the best shine ever, and any kind of light is going to reflect all over the place off those babies!
Getting hard to find- true that! I'm sick of seeing fancy jasper being sold as bloodstone. I think there is a whole new generation of lapidary-ists who don't know the difference. The old stuff is awesome! I have a small stash, but until I find more- it stays in the stash. Hmmm...maybe I should hold onto these if it's getting harder to find Bloodstone. Like I need another reason to horde cabs! LOL Beautiful cabs again Jason! Re: bloodstone, I too have a few small (like tumble/small cab size) pieces of the good stuff. Didn't care for it back then but now I like it more and of course it's rare as hen's teeth. jasoninsd for the darker cabs try a dark background. I think the cameras focus more on the bright background and darken the subject (cab) with the lighter color background. Thanks Nate! I tried a darker background...just a quick shot...and you're right. They definitely came out better than before. The white "specks" are a part of the stone...   |
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Post by NDK on Dec 11, 2021 11:22:53 GMT -5
That definitely brings out the color better. Well done 👍
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