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Post by bobby1 on Sept 14, 2011 23:07:32 GMT -5
Tonight's cab is another one that exhibits two simultaneous patterns - Plumes and Moss, though I tend to lean toward it being more plumey than mossy. What do you all think? It is 2-1/2" across (a bit small for me). Bob
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Post by stonesthatrock on Sept 14, 2011 23:57:48 GMT -5
i'm leaning toward................ BEAUTIFUL.... mary ann
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Post by tntmom on Sept 15, 2011 0:22:36 GMT -5
DITTO!!!!!
That is a superb cab!
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Post by tandl on Sept 15, 2011 8:13:37 GMT -5
When i look at it , it makes me think of moss . Beautiful !
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Post by brent on Sept 15, 2011 8:15:20 GMT -5
I love it!!!!
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Post by grayfingers on Sept 15, 2011 8:18:03 GMT -5
Stunning is the word that comes to mind...Your photography skills match the excellence of your cabs!
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Post by roy on Sept 15, 2011 8:51:10 GMT -5
thats a great cab ! a little of both i think
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Post by adrian65 on Sept 15, 2011 11:21:56 GMT -5
What a beauty! Looks like a grass field in autumn. Plumey or Mossy? Maybe it's Plossy? Adrian
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Sept 15, 2011 11:56:36 GMT -5
Oh my, thats beautiful!
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Post by Toad on Sept 15, 2011 13:10:35 GMT -5
Great work.
Half and Half.
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Post by pporky on Sept 15, 2011 21:12:22 GMT -5
Another Beauty Bob I'm with Adrian a plossy
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Post by NDK on Sept 15, 2011 21:24:37 GMT -5
Call it whatever you want, I call it fantastic!
Just out of curiosity Bob, do you study slabs for quite a while before purchasing them? I'm guessing you have to be quite picky with your selections to get such high quality cabs of the sizes you cut.
Nate
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Post by bobby1 on Sept 15, 2011 22:59:01 GMT -5
Nate, Yes, I do spend a lot of time selecting my slabs. When I'm looking at specific slabs I spread them about on the trays and wait for them to dry. This allows me to see the fractures and pits within the slab. If there are any of these defects that will interfere with the cab that I'm visualizing on the slab, it goes back into the tray for the next person to check it out. Sometimes I'm at a dealer's booth for as much as an hour selecting my rough. I don't gravitate to the popular material of the moment (Think Bumblebee Jasper) unless it is practically flawless and reasonably priced. At the Pow Wow I didn't see any Bumblebee that was near flawless in a large enough size to cut one of my classic large cabs. Everything had pits in the most colorful bands. I look for classic beauty in anything that warrants the admiration......if it is reasonably priced and nearly flawless. I will never cut a cab if there are any pits or fractures that will be in the face of the cab. Sometimes I will cut a cab if there is a small fracture in the edge that can be healed with Opticon. Because it is nearly impossible to see all the fractures and defects in photos of slabs I never buy online. Too much hassle if it turns out to be not acceptable and needs to be returned. I do empathize with those who dont have the opportunity or access to good rock shows so they can select their cutting material in person. For them buying online is a must. Fortunately there are a large number of great dealers on this forum and elsewhere that make it easier to get their cutting material from. Bob
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Post by NDK on Sept 16, 2011 15:24:54 GMT -5
Ok, I remember reading on the thread with the bumblebee jasper that you let the slabs dry. I can see it's worth the wait, as your cabs are always top notch! Hopefully the price will go down or the quality will vastly improve on that bumblebee, it sure has some striking colors.
Nate
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