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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 19, 2022 23:13:24 GMT -5
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 19, 2022 23:16:17 GMT -5
Very cool cabs! That sure is some unusual Leopardskin. The first cab looks almost like Birds Eye Rhyolite to me.
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 19, 2022 23:27:14 GMT -5
Very cool cabs! That sure is some unusual Leopardskin. The first cab looks almost like Birds Eye Rhyolite to me. Thanks Robin!  That "birds eye" section in the middle left there on that first one was SOFT and undercut horribly bad on the initial grind! I had to grind that whole piece to a low dome to compensate for that section...then work it very carefully. On that third cab, I cut "through" one of the lines that run through the rough...and it gave that extended crazy orange line. It was a lucky cut! LOL |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 19, 2022 23:38:53 GMT -5
Very cool cabs! That sure is some unusual Leopardskin. The first cab looks almost like Birds Eye Rhyolite to me. Thanks Robin!  That "birds eye" section in the middle left there on that first one was SOFT and undercut horribly bad on the initial grind! I had to grind that whole piece to a low dome to compensate for that section...then work it very carefully. On that third cab, I cut "through" one of the lines that run through the rough...and it gave that extended crazy orange line. It was a lucky cut! LOL Ya done good! I have to add that the last shield shape cab is my favorite of the bunch. Love the orbs in that one.  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 19, 2022 23:44:10 GMT -5
Thanks Robin! That "birds eye" section in the middle left there on that first one was SOFT and undercut horribly bad on the initial grind! I had to grind that whole piece to a low dome to compensate for that section...then work it very carefully. On that third cab, I cut "through" one of the lines that run through the rough...and it gave that extended crazy orange line. It was a lucky cut! LOL Ya done good! I have to add that the last shield shape cab is my favorite of the bunch. Love the orbs in that one. Thanks again.  That shield shape was the first shape drawn on the slab. I wanted some pieces that was all orbs and no lines. The thing I'm finding out about this material is the red stuff in this material is the same (or it acts like it!) that's in Crazy Lace. It's very soft, likes to undercut, and bleeds like it's a stuck pig when you cut or grind it. LOL Maybe someone with the geological knowledge can chime in about what this red material is in both Leopard Skin Jasper and Crazy Lace Agate... |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 20, 2022 9:47:14 GMT -5
Beautiful! That's some nice leopardskin. I think the first one is my favorite. It does look like bird's eye rhyolite a bit.
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 20, 2022 10:05:28 GMT -5
Beautiful! That's some nice leopardskin. I think the first one is my favorite. It does look like bird's eye rhyolite a bit. Thanks Tela! I've got a bunch of this material...I'll have to set aside a piece or two if you want. I think #2 and #3 are my favorites out of this batch. The colors in the second one makes it look "patina'd" to me (in a sense)...and then I really like that orange splash in that third one... |
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Post by brybry on Mar 20, 2022 10:28:43 GMT -5
I love leopard skin Jasper. Different cuts can make for awesome slabs. I am learning some areas need more tlc than others.
Cabs look awesome! Nice work.
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 20, 2022 14:32:20 GMT -5
I love leopard skin Jasper. Different cuts can make for awesome slabs. I am learning some areas need more tlc than others. Cabs look awesome! Nice work. Thanks Bry! It really does allow for some pretty cool variety when cutting this material! And yes...I'm quickly learning about the "TLC" areas! LOL |
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Post by holajonathan on Mar 21, 2022 23:14:21 GMT -5
Poor man's OJ? I'd call those rich man's leopard skin jasper! It's better than most I've seen in terms of colors, solidness, and polish. Is that the stuff your sister sent you? The last two are both really nice, but #3 takes the gold for me because of the colors and the flame patter on the bottom right.
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 21, 2022 23:58:38 GMT -5
Poor man's OJ? I'd call those rich man's leopard skin jasper! It's better than most I've seen in terms of colors, solidness, and polish. Is that the stuff your sister sent you? The last two are both really nice, but #3 takes the gold for me because of the colors and the flame patter on the bottom right. Thanks my friend! It is the material my sister sent. Three decent sized pieces. One I had to split just to get it in the 10" saw! Yeah...that 3rd one is really cool with that pattern on the bottom right. I'm probably going to work some more of this sooner rather than later. LOL |
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Post by brybry on Mar 22, 2022 20:43:52 GMT -5
Poor man's OJ? I'd call those rich man's leopard skin jasper! It's better than most I've seen in terms of colors, solidness, and polish. Is that the stuff your sister sent you? The last two are both really nice, but #3 takes the gold for me because of the colors and the flame patter on the bottom right. Thanks my friend! It is the material my sister sent. Three decent sized pieces. One I had to split just to get it in the 10" saw! Yeah...that 3rd one is really cool with that pattern on the bottom right. I'm probably going to work some more of this sooner rather than later. LOL I've had to that. Fixing that problem Sunday! |
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 22, 2022 20:45:32 GMT -5
Thanks my friend! It is the material my sister sent. Three decent sized pieces. One I had to split just to get it in the 10" saw! Yeah...that 3rd one is really cool with that pattern on the bottom right. I'm probably going to work some more of this sooner rather than later. LOL I've had to that. Fixing that problem Sunday! LOL - Yes you are my friend...yes...you...are!  |
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