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Post by frane on Jan 5, 2014 16:21:05 GMT -5
Geeze! That is a pretty piece of jade! Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 5, 2014 16:19:11 GMT -5
Hi Adian, Yes, the second one and last one are grooved. I learned it from you ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 4, 2014 22:08:48 GMT -5
You have some cool slabs there! They should make some really nice cabs! I know I have some, I am going to have to find them now and make something soon.
Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 4, 2014 22:04:25 GMT -5
I would say that is more than a few and they all look great! Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 4, 2014 22:03:39 GMT -5
Ed, they look great so far!
Happy New year to you as well! (better late than never).
Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 4, 2014 22:02:18 GMT -5
Oh, They are very pretty! That Owyhee is top notch! Way to cold for me to get out and cab today. Had to settle for just doing some jewelry making... Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 4, 2014 21:58:50 GMT -5
I figured it had been so long since I posted anything, I needed to get the camera out and take a few pictures. Some of these sets are grove wrapped and others are just glue on mounts or in settings. All the wire wraps I gave out at Christmas I completely forgot to take pictures... This first set is Dendritic Onyx. I got the slab from Clint. ![](http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t337/franely/RTH/Picture490_zps395adf6e.jpg) This one is from an imperial jasper slab. I set it with some glass and metal beads. I will be sending it to my future daughter in law. ![](http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t337/franely/RTH/Picture488_zpsde66d91d.jpg) This is an Angelite set. I got the slab from Blairrock. I was very happy with the shine I got since it is so soft.This set will go to my youngest sister. I am pretty sure it will match her eyes exactly. ![](http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t337/franely/RTH/Picture491_zps63b84c59.jpg) This set is from a gift slab from Beef I think. Finally got around to finishing the cabs. Think I will keep this set. ![](http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t337/franely/RTH/Picture496_zps26f8f28e.jpg) I bought some rough of chrisopraise a year or so ago. I have cut a bunch of slabs and this is only the second set I have finished out of this material. I think I will send this to my older sister. ![](http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t337/franely/RTH/Picture494_zpseba10157.jpg) This is a set of Owyhee. I can't remember who I got the slab from but it was someone on this board. ![](http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t337/franely/RTH/Picture500_zps3aa40bb6.jpg) This is a set of Mahogany Obsidian. No matter how hard I try, I have had to accept that my rounds are never quite round. Oh well... ![](http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t337/franely/RTH/Picture498_zps4c75b680.jpg) Last but not least, this is some purple burro creek. This picture does not do the stone justice at all! ![](http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t337/franely/RTH/Picture502_zpsf99839e9.jpg) Hope you enjoy and I hope I have remembered how to use photo bucket. Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 1, 2014 16:34:09 GMT -5
WOW!!! You could get lost for hours in those displays! Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 1, 2014 16:29:32 GMT -5
I am so glad you got to see them! I have always loved the posts that Ed does there. A true artist! Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 1, 2014 16:28:28 GMT -5
I wish you all a wonderful new year!
Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 1, 2014 16:26:57 GMT -5
Oh Sweet! Love the first one and every other is not far behind. Great cuts! Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 1, 2014 16:25:22 GMT -5
OK, now those are really cool! I can see cabs in each and every one of them! Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 1, 2014 16:23:44 GMT -5
It is a treat to see what you have been cutting! I have really got to get out and cut some more and of course, take pictures... Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 1, 2014 16:21:15 GMT -5
That is a really pretty one! Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 1, 2014 16:20:13 GMT -5
Wow! Each one is a real treat but that sure is a beauty in the top picture! Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 1, 2014 16:14:56 GMT -5
Randy, my jaw always drops when I see these beautiful cabs of yours! Amazing shine and amazing material too! Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 1, 2014 16:13:39 GMT -5
Nice one! I like the first picture best. Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 1, 2014 16:12:42 GMT -5
Tony, your doublets are always a treat to see! Absolutely love that Eagle Peak! Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 1, 2014 16:10:35 GMT -5
nicely done! Really like the finished product. Fran
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Post by frane on Jan 1, 2014 16:09:34 GMT -5
if you are grinding them, a light touch in the last few wheels will get a great shine, if tumbling, your only hope is to use some cushioning and run a lot longer in the polish than you normally would. Fran
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