Don
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Post by Don on Apr 11, 2016 10:36:14 GMT -5
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zarguy
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Post by zarguy on Apr 11, 2016 11:26:56 GMT -5
I like them! Did you follow the contours with diamond bits, or did you cab them the usual way on the big wheels? Lynn
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Don
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Post by Don on Apr 11, 2016 11:30:03 GMT -5
I like them! Did you follow the contours with diamond bits, or did you cab them the usual way on the big wheels? Lynn Hi Lynn, these were mostly just cabbed on the big wheels. the last one has a small amount of shaping using the edges of the wheels.
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Post by Garage Rocker on Apr 11, 2016 11:34:02 GMT -5
I swear, those look like they would require batteries. Very bright!
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 11, 2016 12:50:52 GMT -5
OMG!!!! Stop! My jaw ht the table. OUCH!
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Post by adam on Apr 11, 2016 14:18:17 GMT -5
Hey Don, how can you identify fire agate in the rough? I'm no expert, but I been trying to learn the characteristics. I have what may be fire agate(s) I found in the western colorado desert. Here's some pics. #1 seems like fire agate, #2 I'm not very confident. #1 #2
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Don
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Post by Don on Apr 11, 2016 14:46:52 GMT -5
Hey Don, how can you identify fire agate in the rough? I'm no expert, but I been trying to learn the characteristics. I have what may be fire agate(s) I found in the western colorado desert. Here's some pics. #1 seems like fire agate, #2 I'm not very confident. #1 #2 Hi Adam, That is generally what fire agate bearing rough can look like, although the key formation in fire agate are tightly alternating layers of dark brown and red-brown agate below the clear/white/light brown chalcedony. Without the fire bearing layers, you just have pretty chalcedony roses that are found throughout the western states. if you want to be sure, you'll need to cut it and see if you can find color. The northern most fire agate bearing material that I"m aware of is Oatman, AZ.
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Post by Toad on Apr 11, 2016 14:51:06 GMT -5
Wow, I really like #1 and #4
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2016 15:30:57 GMT -5
Very nicely done.the next to last one is doing it for me.
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Post by adam on Apr 11, 2016 16:04:52 GMT -5
Hey Don, how can you identify fire agate in the rough? I'm no expert, but I been trying to learn the characteristics. I have what may be fire agate(s) I found in the western colorado desert. Here's some pics. #1 seems like fire agate, #2 I'm not very confident. #1 #2 Hi Adam, That is generally what fire agate bearing rough can look like, although the key formation in fire agate are tightly alternating layers of dark brown and red-brown agate below the clear/white/light brown chalcedony. Without the fire bearing layers, you just have pretty chalcedony roses that are found throughout the western states. if you want to be sure, you'll need to cut it and see if you can find color. The northern most fire agate bearing material that I"m aware of is Oatman, AZ. I collected these in southeast CA, so they very well could be? Just need someone to work them, now.
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Don
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Post by Don on Apr 11, 2016 16:26:05 GMT -5
Yes, but from the looks of the rough, I don't see any fire bearing areas.
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Post by Fossilman on Apr 11, 2016 19:27:55 GMT -5
Don those are beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by gemfeller on Apr 11, 2016 19:51:35 GMT -5
I'm afraid you're close but no cigar this time. It may be different in person but I don't see any evidence of fire in your images. The rough below has a spot of vivid fire just underneath the dimpled clear chalcedony in the center but it doesn't show up well in the image. Productive rough is usually dark brown in some areas of the stone and fire planes can usually be seen with or without magnification upon careful inspection (wet). Often (but not always) fire planes are found just underneath the chalcedony rose "cap."
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zarguy
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Post by zarguy on Apr 11, 2016 22:22:29 GMT -5
I swear, those look like they would require batteries. Very bright! Good lighting & good exposure is the key. Take a lesson from Don. He knows how to photograph his work. Lynn
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Post by stephan on Apr 11, 2016 23:03:04 GMT -5
Wow! Those are amazing.
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Post by kk on Apr 12, 2016 4:17:49 GMT -5
Fantastic pics of your pieces. Got any daylight pic for comparison?
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Post by Garage Rocker on Apr 12, 2016 6:39:40 GMT -5
I swear, those look like they would require batteries. Very bright! Good lighting & good exposure is the key. Take a lesson from Don. He knows how to photograph his work. Lynn Thanks, I know my way around a camera, it seems to be the fire agate acquisition and working into a beautiful piece of art that gives me fits. That's the lesson I need.
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Post by Peruano on Apr 12, 2016 10:51:07 GMT -5
Defiantly would be rude. Definitely would be more socially acceptable. Tom
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Post by kk on Apr 12, 2016 10:53:44 GMT -5
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Don
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Post by Don on Apr 12, 2016 11:01:09 GMT -5
Good lighting & good exposure is the key. Take a lesson from Don. He knows how to photograph his work. Lynn Thanks, I know my way around a camera, it seems to be the fire agate acquisition and working into a beautiful piece of art that gives me fits. That's the lesson I need. You might find this helpful: www.dlcgems.com/blog/dlc-gems-fire-agate-carving-tutorial
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