fatrichie
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Post by fatrichie on Nov 25, 2005 23:32:35 GMT -5
I got the old camera working and got some pics of the cabs I've been working on lately. The quality isn't great, but these came out better than the ones I took with my "good" camera! This is picture jasper from a slab I bought recently  Swazi Bloodstone on the left (thanks to Kim), and Picaso on the right.  Multi-Color Rainbow Jasper, thanks again to Kim!  Lookout Point jasper  Carnelian, and Graveyard Point Agate. Guess which is Graveyard!  Rhodonite  Labradorite  Variscite  And Kim, correct me if I'm wrong on this one, I lost the tag! Botswana Agate???  This new flat lap cabber is really working out well, I am learning quite a bit and quickly. And having a blast to boot. Thanks for letting me show off!! Fatty |
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Post by Cher on Nov 25, 2005 23:40:12 GMT -5
Wow Rich you are doing really good, I can't believe you just got started on these. Great shapes, love the graveyard, that's too funny. I think my favorite has to be the Rhodonite, that's just beautiful. Isn't that rainbow jasper fun, I love the colors in that too. Great job, I am impressed!!
Cher
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Post by Alice on Nov 25, 2005 23:42:08 GMT -5
Nice!
I believe the first one is Biggs jasper.
KD would probably be able to tell if it is or isn't
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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 25, 2005 23:46:54 GMT -5
That last one looks kinda like a Montana agate (I'm color blind so I'm probably wrong) lol, doesn't look like a Botswana though
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Nov 26, 2005 0:47:45 GMT -5
Richie,
That's all you got done! You're slacking..what's your problem?!?! LOL! Those look fantastic....I especially like that Lookout Jasper. Where'd you get the Variscite and from what locality? Thanks for the pics. Oh yeah, it was great talking with you today as well.
Steve
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Post by gaetzchamp on Nov 26, 2005 1:03:23 GMT -5
Awesome cabs you've done. Thanks for sharing them. Variscite is green so I think those 2 were mislabled.
Keep them picts coming.
Gaetz
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fatrichie
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Post by fatrichie on Nov 26, 2005 1:23:50 GMT -5
Awesome cabs you've done. Thanks for sharing them. Variscite is green so I think those 2 were mislabled. Keep them picts coming. Gaetz This is Variscite from Nevada, I got it from Chris Rose who owns the mine. The pictures don't show the mint green color very well. Sorry... my cameras are lacking! I tried scanning, but the color still washes out! This material is not as dark green as some I've seen from Utah, but the Nevada this seems to have a more distinct spiderweb pattern. |
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Post by rockyraccoon on Nov 26, 2005 2:28:38 GMT -5
rich you have been busy! great looking cabs. that last one is the vogesite and looks like you got a super shine on it too. i really like that rainbow jasper, and the rhodonite, and the picture jasper...........well i like them all.
kim
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Post by gaetzchamp on Nov 26, 2005 12:11:23 GMT -5
I'm sorry that your camera is having issues, I'd love to see your rocks in all their glory. I think variscite is such a cool and mysterious stone. Do you get to work with it much?
Gaetz
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chassroc
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Post by chassroc on Nov 26, 2005 12:22:27 GMT -5
The cabs are all nicely done. I especially like the lookout point jasper ; real substantial piece with a captivating look to it.
csroc
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Post by americanbulldogsnj on Nov 26, 2005 13:36:52 GMT -5
AWESOME CABS! I had to laugh at the graveyard agate shaped like a coffin! I did the exact same thing when I cabbed mine lol...Great minds....!
Marian
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Post by krazydiamond on Nov 26, 2005 16:02:45 GMT -5
those are fantastic, Rich, well done! great polish on that picture jasper (maybe Owyhee??)...
i love the Lookout Point stuff, but they are all superbly done.
KD
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fatrichie
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Post by fatrichie on Nov 26, 2005 19:40:27 GMT -5
This pic shows the color on the Variscite a little bit better than the first one did.  |
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Post by parfive on Nov 27, 2005 1:58:44 GMT -5
Rich - Nice work. Looks like you took to that lap like a duck to water.
Rich
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Nov 27, 2005 3:04:10 GMT -5
Richie,
That Variscite almost looks like it has some Pyrite in it. That picture is better though.
Steve
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drupe
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Post by drupe on Nov 27, 2005 11:26:47 GMT -5
Rich The cabs are great. Can't wait till you get experienced at cabbing. lol. I don't imagine I'll ever get into cabbing so I can just admire others work. Pete  |
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Post by rockds on Nov 27, 2005 21:23:09 GMT -5
Way to go rich, those look great, love the different designs. I guess someone forgot to put up the christmas lights this year
robert
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