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Post by rockds on Jun 10, 2009 15:46:47 GMT -5
Here are some new ones I cut while the wife worked late. Fordite Owyhee Pinolith Seraphinite Thanks for looking, Robert
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Post by Titania on Jun 10, 2009 16:12:31 GMT -5
Robert, those are gorgeous! My faves are the Owyhees. How do you manage such tiny cabs???
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Post by rockmanken on Jun 10, 2009 16:28:34 GMT -5
Great looking cabs. Especially like the fordite. ken
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Post by sitnwrap on Jun 10, 2009 16:54:45 GMT -5
Those cabs are so perfectly beautiful. My absolute favorite is that first gorgeous seraphinite. You did a great job on all of them.
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mc2
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Post by mc2 on Jun 10, 2009 17:37:26 GMT -5
Man, those arte just outstanding! I like them all.
Mike
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Post by NatureNut on Jun 10, 2009 17:43:38 GMT -5
The fordite rocks... oh heck, they all do. Jo
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bouldergal
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Post by bouldergal on Jun 10, 2009 18:51:11 GMT -5
I love the seraphinite! Do you have any fingernails (or fingers for that matter) left? Susan
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Post by Bejewelme on Jun 10, 2009 18:52:38 GMT -5
Man I have been jonesing for some fordite, but man it is pricey!!! You did a great job with the seraphnite cabs, beautiful! Amber
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Post by Sabre52 on Jun 10, 2009 20:43:13 GMT -5
That pointy seraphinite is too cool!.....Mel
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Post by rockds on Jun 11, 2009 0:56:18 GMT -5
Thanks all, everything is done by hand - no dopping for me. The 1st seraphinite is my fav too. I had a 2.5lb chunk and after slabbing it up only one small slab had that pattern. I have never seen that pattern before and had to cut it - super soft material but very fun to work with.
Robert
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jeff u
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Post by jeff u on Jun 11, 2009 5:37:53 GMT -5
excellent cabs! Makes me want to get my fordite out of storage....
Jeff U
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Post by Tonyterner on Jun 11, 2009 8:13:55 GMT -5
These are all great cabs out of some really fine material. I like your freeform shapes, especially the first seraphinite.
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Post by frane on Jun 11, 2009 14:57:30 GMT -5
I love each and every one of these! It is impossible to pick a favorite because they are all so fantastic! Fran
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Post by krazydiamond on Jun 11, 2009 15:51:31 GMT -5
the seraphinite is extraordinary! i love the stuff even if it is like trying to polish mud.
KD
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Post by kjohn0102 on Jun 11, 2009 16:34:57 GMT -5
Hey Robert-always nice to see your work-don't see you much. I hope all is well with you up there in KS-you missed some killer storms here in DFW last night and this morning! I like the Owyee-are you doing much silver work these days?
KJ
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MikeS
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Post by MikeS on Jun 11, 2009 17:07:55 GMT -5
excellent work! very interesting material too!
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Post by stonesthatrock on Jun 11, 2009 18:47:16 GMT -5
i hate to repeat........ but man those are beautiful, gotta get ralph to cab some fordite we have.
mary ann
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Post by SteveHolmes on Jun 11, 2009 18:55:01 GMT -5
Man Rich, I don't know how you do it without a dop! I'd have no finger tips left...especially those tiny ones. My fav is the 2nd Seraph stuff too. That shape is KILLER...really like that one. Glad you posted some of your stuff. Steve
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Post by rockds on Jun 11, 2009 23:17:57 GMT -5
Sorry I have not been around much. I had two back surgeries (everything is good now) and the job that actually pays me has been consuming lots of my time. The silver smithing side has been consuming what's left of my time. I'll try and post some more in days to come.
Thanks all for the comments
Robert
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Post by stoner on Jun 12, 2009 1:46:26 GMT -5
Very nice Robert, good to see your cabs again.
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