rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Jun 26, 2022 11:09:35 GMT -5
This is the one cabochon I've been working on recently. That's not a narrow one! Not sure of the material, is this biggs Jasper? It was included with a box of scraps and slabbets I bought on the marketplace here.
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Post by liveoak on Jun 26, 2022 12:24:19 GMT -5
I don't know what it is, but it's a really nice cab, with a spectacular pattern.
Good planning.
:-)
Patty
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Not narrow
Jun 26, 2022 13:13:59 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2022 13:13:59 GMT -5
Love the pattern on that! Reminds me of a rock I have.
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Post by rmf on Jun 26, 2022 13:23:40 GMT -5
looks like it.
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Jun 26, 2022 13:42:23 GMT -5
I thought I had a before picture but guess I don't. I bought this with a bunch of scrap pieces from the marketplace. The piece wasn't much larger than this. I made a template that I thought would work well with the design and size and didn't have to trim much off. I almost went freehand but I really liked the pattern and sometimes freehand I take just a little more off here, then a little more on this side, then round this corner off...pretty soon there's not much left.
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Post by realrockhound on Jun 26, 2022 13:54:04 GMT -5
Deschutes. Nice cab brother.
Edit: The more I look at the color and pattern, I’m thinking it’s beers mountain.
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Post by hoolligan1938 on Jun 26, 2022 16:49:47 GMT -5
Very nice looking.
Jim
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Post by jasoninsd on Jun 26, 2022 20:06:22 GMT -5
Great looking material...and great cabochon! I love the shape you chose on this one!
If you're not putting a slight bevel on the bottom edge of the girdle, you should. It cleans up any slight chipping along the edge there...and when you go to wrap it, it keeps the wire from chipping that bottom edge.
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Post by Pat on Jun 26, 2022 20:36:39 GMT -5
Great looking material...and great cabochon! I love the shape you chose on this one! If you're not putting a slight bevel on the bottom edge of the girdle, you should. It cleans up any slight chipping along the edge there...and when you go to wrap it, it keeps the wire from chipping that bottom edge. … and if you set it in a bezel, the cab is better able to remain flat —- no wobble. |
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Post by ThomasT on Jun 27, 2022 8:38:58 GMT -5
Beautiful work.
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Post by rockbrain on Jun 27, 2022 18:17:44 GMT -5
Boy, you guys have an eye for detail. No bevel on the bottom yet. It's was just freshly taken off the dop stick for the pic. Still has a glob of superglue on the bottom too.
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Post by jasoninsd on Jun 27, 2022 18:26:38 GMT -5
Boy, you guys have an eye for detail. No bevel on the bottom yet. It's was just freshly taken off the dop stick for the pic. Still has a glob of superglue on the bottom too. That's how awesome your work is becoming...we're only left with picking out the smallest of details.  Truly, please don't take it as "nit-picking"...just suggesting things that will help you out.  |
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Post by rockbrain on Jun 27, 2022 18:49:06 GMT -5
Nope, don't take it as nitpicking. I appreciate it!
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