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Post by itsandbits on Jul 19, 2012 12:33:34 GMT -5
bump, trip, stumble, crash; dang it, I knew I shouldn't do this in the dark!
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 19, 2012 11:51:41 GMT -5
that's too funny Jim, Good job, I have one that isn't finished that looks exactly? the same except 1 loop on the bottom and I doubled the form so the loops are longer and go furthur onto the stone. The darn board has stopped accepting pictures from me or I'd show u. One of my suggestions in the tut was to put the manrel in a vise so you could use both hands to do the work :<) I really would like if you dropped a quick pic on the thread of this type Jim if you don't mind. The tut is pinned in the wire wrap section Lloyd
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 19, 2012 10:36:02 GMT -5
Ahhhhhhhh! "as he puts his feet up", brings back good memories
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 19, 2012 9:47:42 GMT -5
great job on the "details" all the touches to make a finished work of art. Your victim looks very "patient"
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 19, 2012 1:49:01 GMT -5
I have an idea to replace the glass panels in a candle shade with thin pcs of agate. I don't think the glass in there is tempered so agate should work. I'm asking for some volunteer pcs, to put in of the most colourfull and transparent anyone has. I only have jade , which I will use if I have to but would like to use agate. the pcs need to be 1/8-3/16ths thick and 3 3/8ths x 1 7/8ths and I need 6 pcs. Antone interested in giving me a price for a variety or all the same material. thanks Lloyd I'll post a pic of the pc. as soon as this board quits screwing me round, sometimes there is a link for attachments but not now?
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 18, 2012 20:06:34 GMT -5
I'm concerned about the listing saying shale on the end of it
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 18, 2012 15:58:38 GMT -5
I second and third the above opinions and throw in a; I think you may have another career along with all the others:<))
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 18, 2012 15:01:50 GMT -5
As far as carving that stone goes there could be asbestos so use caution. Jim I was worried about the asbestos myself Jim because serpentine can have it and this stuff is not fibrous at all. The asbestos is north of here a few hundred kilometers where the big deposite of nephrite is; they used to throw the nephrite out in the slag heap at the Cassier asbestos mine Right now I'm thinking of doing a small candle lamp project where I am going to see if I can aquire a bunch; 6, different agate panels about 3 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 1/8-3-16 thick to use around it to replace the glass there now. I was going to post the picture of it and ask for volunteers and info on whether it was feasable because of the heat so here it is Attachments:![](//storage.proboards.com/1258779/thumbnailer/GAiWEooFQNXFFqs6sOXH.jpg)
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 18, 2012 11:20:53 GMT -5
I'm glad the process keeps the material under control. Not that I think it would be terribly noxious or anything except if you worked it dry. Nothing is ever in a totally stable state; it's all breaking down or transforming over time into the simplest form possible so because paint is made up of so many different chemicals, it will too. That's why carpets and floormatts and lots of "manufactured items; "new car smell", have such an odour. you only notice it in closed areas or if the material has a fast rate of decomposition or it is very close to you or you are sensitive to it. Many chemicals also have a chemical scent trace added to them so that they will be noticed at very low levels because of their reactivity. All that being said, most people wouldn't have an issue with it, and the polishing process may reseal the pores and surface enough so their isn't an issue; I was just inquiring because I've never worked it and am new to the stone finishing.;<)
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 18, 2012 1:47:18 GMT -5
this is the back side and you can see the big crystal in it towards the rounded end Attachments:![](//storage.proboards.com/1258779/thumbnailer/dFwwvdcLEiShZu7iMzZG.jpg)
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 18, 2012 1:43:02 GMT -5
I'd be happy to trade some if anyones interested; just have to go drag it out of the bush. It's not all as striped as this cab but the colour runs true through the whole formation. Well, it's actually glacial scree so they're all rounded but that colour. I really like it too. The thing I didn't mention is that they have inclusions of gold or pyrite. This one has a 3mm one in the other side. Actually Helen, that is my version of the different angles you use on a cab when you're working them but all on the wrong sides kind of like my version of a cab study that I did 3 months ago.
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 17, 2012 20:53:34 GMT -5
HA HA HA everythings green in Canada, you get some amazing material.
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 17, 2012 20:50:38 GMT -5
Those look great but something just popped into my head and I have to ask; is there a paint smell after they sit for a while after you work them or does the water take care of it?
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 17, 2012 20:45:11 GMT -5
Serpentine is mostly opaque. It's also the state rock of California. Comes in many different styles. Thanks Pat I've netted serpentine a lot and can't find anything that looks like this but it may be the only deposite with this particular configuration and mineralization, but I'm glad it isn't the fibrous type anyway. Lloyd
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 17, 2012 19:45:57 GMT -5
wow you did a fantastic job and that's surprising that the orbs dissappear like that; very interesting and a really nice cab
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 17, 2012 13:49:05 GMT -5
you've just got to put your foot down with your "boss" and tell them your not going to take the abuse anymore:<))
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 17, 2012 13:14:44 GMT -5
very nice; the way it's hiding on that foliage it must be a chameleon
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 17, 2012 13:11:39 GMT -5
I'm thinking serpentine too but it is totally opaque and I was under the impression serpentine was translucent? Definately not nephrite because of the strength, allthough it is strong, it's not tough. It falls in the 2.5 area for SG. Your right about the carving now that you mention it if you oriented the stone properly the features could be used a lot of different ways for effects like foilage and water also.
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 17, 2012 12:11:21 GMT -5
I've got this material I find locally that i'd like to get an idea of what it might be called if anyone would like to take a shot. It runs 5 -6mohs; and is solid and takes a great shine easily. The rocks I find are from fist size to large 600lb boulders It is still a little more vibrant than what this shot shows. Thanks for any help Lloyd Attachments:![](//storage.proboards.com/1258779/thumbnailer/EgmGqsSPRlkulhhv9jyJ.jpg)
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 17, 2012 2:07:45 GMT -5
Happy Birthday I n B! Thanks for your help, interest and support bud, see you soon! Warren. Thanks Warren and everyone else too; after spending 6 hours saturday on my knees in a hole praying to the rock gods and then hiking for two hrs up to the top of the ridge and prospecting, I feel 5 years younger I had a real nice chat with Jim Landon and traded some materials for a few green flourite crystals that he dug from the Rock Candy mine in Grand Forks BC. He's a really nice guy. That sure was a nice plate of crystal he had there.
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