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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 16, 2022 12:14:31 GMT -5
I haven't cabbed in about a year, I guess. Seems like it anyway. I got some done yesterday, but it took me 3 cabs to recalibrate my eye for the girdle. I did mostly freeforms of scraps and one offs that have been sitting around awhile.
Not sure which orientation I like best, but, for jewelry, I like it up and down. This is a Priday thunder egg, I think. It is 44mm. 
A flame agate, probably Nova Scotia. It was a little scrap, but worth saving. 
Biggs jasper from a piece that broke off a slab I haven't cut. The slab is clearly Blue Biggs. 
Rhodochrosite- another freeform. 
Crazy lace 
I very small piece of opalized wood broken from a chunk. I think this is from rockpickerforever. 
Another small freeform from scrap. Better in person. Royal Aztec Lace. 
This is way better in person with a lot of depth and chatoyancy. I think this is bingamite from a member, but I just can't remember who. Another freeform.  |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 16, 2022 12:56:35 GMT -5
Tela, you be correct, that small wood piece came from me.
Nice cabs! My fav is the first one, in the vertical orientation.
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Aug 16, 2022 13:14:41 GMT -5
That priday plume though 🤤
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Post by miket on Aug 16, 2022 15:17:10 GMT -5
I like them all, hard to pick a favorite! I really do like the Aztec lace, though. Now I'll have to sit and wait for the wraps!  |
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Post by Sabre52 on Aug 16, 2022 15:48:10 GMT -5
Like them all but that Priday plume WOW!
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 16, 2022 17:01:36 GMT -5
Quite a plethora of beauties you got there Tela! A very colorful and diverse group of cabs!  I'm glad you were able to get back on the horse...or bicycle, I guess! LOL They're all fantastic...but the standout to me is that Crazy Lace. Gorgeous shape...and fracture free!! |
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Post by agatewhisperer on Aug 16, 2022 17:37:26 GMT -5
Fantastic cabs! I think the kicker is how you're also able to take really good pictures of them. That's half the battle sometimes!
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Post by gemfeller on Aug 16, 2022 17:56:17 GMT -5
That Priday Plume is spectacular! Luscious! Horizontal please!
All are great, and my #2 is the Biggs. Do you have a new lighting set-up? Whatever you're doing it's working very well.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2022 20:38:25 GMT -5
Beautiful Tela! Love the biggs, crazy lace and aztec lace.  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 16, 2022 20:57:58 GMT -5
Ooooh, yummy! The Priday!  What a fantastic cab! |
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Post by goldfinder on Aug 16, 2022 21:18:50 GMT -5
Really excellent cabs!! Whoa, that priday plume is super nice, especially horizontal. That Royal Aztec lace is beautiful too! Not sure if I've seen that material before.
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Post by rockbrain on Aug 16, 2022 23:19:09 GMT -5
I'm with everyone else. They're all spectacular, but I'm stuck on the Priday, Royal Aztec and Biggs. Great assortment and beautiful work. Have you looked at taking your first orientation of the Priday plume and flipping it over? To me it looks like some bizarre alien forest with the solid part that you have at the top, being the ground.
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Post by aDave on Aug 17, 2022 2:04:06 GMT -5
 They're all great, but that plume is absolutely amazing. I don't think I've ever seen it before, but, then again, I don't get out much. FWIW, I like the orientation in the second photo best. For me, it just seems to flow rather nicely and looks somewhat scenic. My first thought when I saw it is that it reminds me of old Japanese paintings. Awesome...just awesome.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 17, 2022 2:32:40 GMT -5
I like them all. Fav is the Priday with the horizontal orientation. It looks like mountains to me.
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Post by liveoak on Aug 17, 2022 6:09:23 GMT -5
Beautiful Tela. I'm in love with the Priday thunder egg.
I like the first orientation.
And the Biggs Jasper pattern layout is terrific.
Best thing, is you got a day off, with pretties to show for it 
Patty
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 17, 2022 9:50:09 GMT -5
Granted these are not my best efforts. I'm a little rusty. I hope to do better today.
I have forgotten how to quote everyone at once so I'll reply individually.
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 17, 2022 9:51:33 GMT -5
Tela, you be correct, that small wood piece came from me. Nice cabs! My fav is the first one, in the vertical orientation. Yeah, you sent some really sweet pieces of wood. Unfortunately, I don't do much saw work- but I will and when I do you'll see some more opalized wood. One of my favs. Thank you. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 17, 2022 9:52:23 GMT -5
That priday plume though 🤤 I figured that one would be popular. I was pleasantly surprised that non of the plumes broke the surface. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 17, 2022 9:53:25 GMT -5
I like them all, hard to pick a favorite! I really do like the Aztec lace, though. Now I'll have to sit and wait for the wraps!  Thanks, Mike. I like that lace, too. Wish it didn't have that dark spot, but like I said it was a scrap too nice to pitch. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 17, 2022 9:54:12 GMT -5
Like them all but that Priday plume WOW! Thanks, Mel. I actually paid a bunch for that slabette but it was worth it. |
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What a fantastic cab!
