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Post by NatureNut on Jul 4, 2012 7:11:59 GMT -5
Awesome. The stone looks like it was sponge-painted. Perfect complement of wire. Jo
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 4, 2012 7:10:10 GMT -5
Nice and funky!
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 4, 2012 7:06:58 GMT -5
I wonder if it could be a form of Chrysocolla. Is the hue of the green in the pic pretty accurate?
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 4, 2012 7:03:08 GMT -5
Wow! How awesome to have it out of your head and into reality! Jo
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 3, 2012 22:16:35 GMT -5
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 3, 2012 22:15:37 GMT -5
You did a great job finishing that off. That Lori, she's a peach. The inlay is great. The contrast of the glow against the darkness of the Spiderman is superb. Jo
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 3, 2012 22:02:33 GMT -5
I have no doubt you will, Ed, you are oozing with talent. Randy, stay cool, the heat is supposed to break next week.
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 3, 2012 21:40:19 GMT -5
Bill, we're in NJ just outside of Philly. We'll be here til the end of the month. Spending some time with the kids and taking care of some business. First week of August, we head south to NC.
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 3, 2012 21:33:11 GMT -5
Randy, LOL she's been bored silly being cooped up inside in the A/C during this heat wave.
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 3, 2012 21:26:28 GMT -5
It is. It's pretty soft and can break apart especially around the rubies. So, It was okay slabbing, went real easy, but when cutting out your preform, you can have a shape in mind to cut and about 70 percent of the time the shape will change because something broke off. I stabilized the preforms with super glue all over and let it soak in before cabbing. Also, you might be able to skip the coarsest wheel. My 100 lap is pretty worn so I used it but just went light on it for shaping. Used 14k diamond on felt and 50k diamond on leather for polish. Was gonna use Zam next if I didn't get a shine.
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 3, 2012 20:59:01 GMT -5
Oops, sorry, I fixed it. Cathy, I did a thread on my mobil rock setup somewhere. I can try to find it for ya. Thanks!
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 3, 2012 20:36:10 GMT -5
...also known as Ruby in Fuschite. Picked up a couple pieces of rough in Q and have really enjoyed working with this gem. These are all freeforms as I try to use as much of this stone with as little waste as possible. So here they are, the whole group. Individual shots And my personal fav Lastly, just a pic of my cabbing set up inside the rig (sometimes I work outside on a picnic table, but it's too hot). Bill was working on the oval cab for me and I caught him taking a break watching TV, LOL. Thanks for looking. Jo
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 3, 2012 20:15:29 GMT -5
WOW!!! Oh so pretty in gold and your wrapping is spectacular Donnie! Jo
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 3, 2012 7:17:26 GMT -5
One thing about fingernails is that they grow back. You'll get used to having funny nails. Nice work Tela! Jo
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 2, 2012 21:20:15 GMT -5
I agree. You guys aren't making this easy for us. Jo
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 2, 2012 21:09:23 GMT -5
Well heck Jim. Look at you go! Looks great. Jo
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 2, 2012 18:47:27 GMT -5
Wow Dave, they're beautiful. Nice cabs! Jo
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Jul 2, 2012 18:45:41 GMT -5
Post by NatureNut on Jul 2, 2012 18:45:41 GMT -5
Stu, It's polymer clay. There are several brands, which can be mixed. These are Sculpey and Kato mixed. No kiln needed, they can be baked in an oven. That's why I chose it, no room for more equipment, LOL.
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 2, 2012 17:51:59 GMT -5
I'll have to give the next one a full head of hair, in Don's honor, LOL. Thank you Krystee, and please tell your daughter I said thank you also. Stu and Donnie, LOL.
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 2, 2012 17:46:40 GMT -5
Awesome batch! I'm feeling a little self conscious, the eyes in the first group are staring at me. Jo
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