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Post by perkins17 on Dec 15, 2021 22:54:42 GMT -5
I kept seeing jasoninsd's cabs and was inspired to go out and cab (AKA freeze in the garage, I'm ready for summer now, thanks  ) This is my cab for the night,  IMG_20211215_194453056 by Perkins17, on Flickr  IMG_20211215_194513117 by Perkins17, on Flickr Oh yeah, and do you think it's dyed? It turned my water super green and I couldn't get the "moss" to shine up real good. Thanks for looking! Hope you like it. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 15, 2021 23:09:31 GMT -5
Way to go Perk! It looks like you absolutely nailed the shape, dome, and girdle on that one!
I can't answer about the "dye"...but I do know certain materials will make a huge mess with regards to different colors. The best is red, when it "bleeds" all over the place. LOL
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 16, 2021 9:29:33 GMT -5
Really nice cab! You did good.
I don't think it's dyed. Lots of rocks "bleed" different colors when you cut them depending on the minerals it contains. Once you cut some marcasite plume, Apache Gold, Boulder Opal, etc. then you'll see what a real mess looks like in your water pan.
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Post by perkins17 on Dec 16, 2021 10:07:42 GMT -5
Way to go Perk! It looks like you absolutely nailed the shape, dome, and girdle on that one! I can't answer about the "dye"...but I do know certain materials will make a huge mess with regards to different colors. The best is red, when it "bleeds" all over the place. LOL Thank you! I am focusing on getting good girdles now. I bet you're right about it not being dyed I have DEFINITELY cut a few bloody red rocks. I had orange hands for a while after one! 😂 |
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Post by perkins17 on Dec 16, 2021 10:10:27 GMT -5
Really nice cab! You did good.
I don't think it's dyed. Lots of rocks "bleed" different colors when you cut them depending on the minerals it contains. Once you cut some marcasite plume, Apache Gold, Boulder Opal, etc. then you'll see what a real mess looks like in your water pan.
I agree. I think the worst "bleeding" rock I've cut was probably either some red rock that I'm pretty sure was fully hematite, or some lapis. The red one actually stained my hands! |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 16, 2021 10:15:18 GMT -5
Really nice cab! You did good.
I don't think it's dyed. Lots of rocks "bleed" different colors when you cut them depending on the minerals it contains. Once you cut some marcasite plume, Apache Gold, Boulder Opal, etc. then you'll see what a real mess looks like in your water pan.
I agree. I think the worst "bleeding" rock I've cut was probably either some red rock that I'm pretty sure was fully hematite, or some lapis. The red one actually stained my hands! I wear nitrile gloves when I'm cutting that kind of stuff because of the staining and REALLY old clothes! |
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Post by perkins17 on Dec 16, 2021 10:28:50 GMT -5
I agree. I think the worst "bleeding" rock I've cut was probably either some red rock that I'm pretty sure was fully hematite, or some lapis. The red one actually stained my hands! I wear nitrile gloves when I'm cutting that kind of stuff because of the staining and REALLY old clothes! 😂 I always wear old clothes over my new ones as a drop cloth/to keep dry. I need to order an apron. Thanks for the advice! |
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catskillrocks
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by catskillrocks on Dec 16, 2021 16:29:53 GMT -5
Nice job perkins17 . Did you use a dop or just your fingers? |
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Post by perkins17 on Dec 16, 2021 16:35:53 GMT -5
Nice job perkins17 . Did you use a dop or just your fingers? Thank you. I can't cut without my dops. With fingers, I would be even worse at cabbing |
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Dec 16, 2021 18:30:16 GMT -5
Way to go Perk! It looks like you absolutely nailed the shape, dome, and girdle on that one! I agree with Jason, well done sir! |
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Post by perkins17 on Dec 16, 2021 18:37:14 GMT -5
Way to go Perk! It looks like you absolutely nailed the shape, dome, and girdle on that one! I agree with Jason, well done sir! Thank you! I really appreciate the praise. |
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Post by Pat on Dec 16, 2021 20:01:02 GMT -5
ID. Looks like BATS and BUTTERFLIES Agate to me 😎
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) This is my cab for the night,
