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Post by miket on Dec 30, 2021 18:29:42 GMT -5
Thanks, Jason, I appreciate it. You probably are expecting me to say this- but your cabs have far surpassed what I put out!  But I'm still having fun and that's what this has all been about for me. Ok, that made me laugh about asking for ID. But you're right, I have no idea what 3 & 5 are- they either came from Tommy or Paul.
I am pretty sure that last one in batch 4 came from HankRocks and I believe it's Texas Moss Agate. If I'm right, number's 4 & 5 in the first batch came from Henry as well, I think they're Needle Peak Moss and Texas Moss. Number 2 in the second batch is Needle Peak Moss Agate as well.
There's a big difference in the two different machines that we are working with... There's just something about moss agate from Texas! I've seen so many varieties, and they're all amazingly beautiful! And color me impressed with you knowing some of these!  Haha, I had to take notes my friend! 😁 |
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 30, 2021 18:39:40 GMT -5
I've only run a couple batches of flat cabs in a vibe, so I am asking out of ignorance... I notice that some of your cabs undercut on the edges this time. Did you do anything different? Or, is it just the material? A lot of them look to be hard stones.
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Post by miket on Dec 30, 2021 18:57:56 GMT -5
I've only run a couple batches of flat cabs in a vibe, so I am asking out of ignorance... I notice that some of your cabs undercut on the edges this time. Did you do anything different? Or, is it just the material? A lot of them look to be hard stones. I noticed that also. There wasn't anything that I did differently and I try to pay very close attention to the edges. So I guess I'll just have to say that it was the material. At least that's my story...🙂 Hopefully when I wrap those particular cabs the wire will cover some of that up! |
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Post by HankRocks on Dec 30, 2021 19:22:08 GMT -5
I've only run a couple batches of flat cabs in a vibe, so I am asking out of ignorance... I notice that some of your cabs undercut on the edges this time. Did you do anything different? Or, is it just the material? A lot of them look to be hard stones. I noticed that also. There wasn't anything that I did differently and I try to pay very close attention to the edges. So I guess I'll just have to say that it was the material. At least that's my story...🙂 Hopefully when I wrap those particular cabs the wire will cover some of that up! That is the problem with tumbling pendant stones, soft spots are going to show up on the edges. I have learned to try and avoid having them on the edges but despite my efforts a few will get through. When I notice it I will pull the piece and touch it up on the wheel and then back in the batch. If they make it all the way through polish I pull those, then touch them up and hold them for the next pre-polish run of pendant stones/slabettes. I do try and segregate my Pendant runs so that no large slabs or other larger pieces go along for the ride. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 30, 2021 19:33:12 GMT -5
Very nice, shiny stones in these batches, Mike! I can't even pick a favorite. I like them all. You'll definitely have some cabs to wrap from that bunch. I'll wait patiently to see them. |
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Post by brybry on Dec 30, 2021 20:07:06 GMT -5
Sweet cabs brother! I've been becoming a fan of brecciated anything and moss type agates.
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Post by miket on Dec 30, 2021 21:44:33 GMT -5
I noticed that also. There wasn't anything that I did differently and I try to pay very close attention to the edges. So I guess I'll just have to say that it was the material. At least that's my story...🙂 Hopefully when I wrap those particular cabs the wire will cover some of that up! That is the problem with tumbling pendant stones, soft spots are going to show up on the edges. I have learned to try and avoid having them on the edges but despite my efforts a few will get through. When I notice it I will pull the piece and touch it up on the wheel and then back in the batch. If they make it all the way through polish I pull those, then touch them up and hold them for the next pre-polish run of pendant stones/slabettes. I do try and segregate my Pendant runs so that no large slabs or other larger pieces go along for the ride. Thanks Henry, I am actually thinking about fixing a couple of them up and doing just that. 🙂 |
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Post by miket on Dec 30, 2021 21:47:20 GMT -5
Very nice, shiny stones in these batches, Mike! I can't even pick a favorite. I like them all. You'll definitely have some cabs to wrap from that bunch. I'll wait patiently to see them. Thank you, Robin! There are definitely a few that I would like to wrap in this bunch. It's kind of funny, I have a ton of cabs laying around that I liked before and now I'm not sure that I will ever wrap... 😐 |
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Post by miket on Dec 30, 2021 21:48:39 GMT -5
Sweet cabs brother! I've been becoming a fan of brecciated anything and moss type agates. Thanks! I actually have also. It seems like the more I work with them the more I like them. |
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Post by holajonathan on Dec 31, 2021 1:25:08 GMT -5
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Post by miket on Dec 31, 2021 10:06:32 GMT -5
Lots of fun stuff there. Free as a bird free forms.  These caught my eye the most. You might say I've got a "think" for breccia. Second one in particular. Thanks Jonathan! |
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Post by stephan on Jan 1, 2022 18:53:52 GMT -5
Wow! You’ve been busy. Way too many beautiful ones to be able to pick any favorites. Nice work.
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Post by miket on Jan 1, 2022 20:00:21 GMT -5
Wow! You’ve been busy. Way too many beautiful ones to be able to pick any favorites. Nice work. Thanks Stephan! |
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