gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Oct 27, 2016 18:58:27 GMT -5
I'm leading off with a special "Halloween" stone to celebrate the holiday. It's Indonesian Bumblebee material and I can't find a reliable source for identifying the base material. This piece was not typical of other Bumblebee I've worked; it seems to be some sort of calcite infused with sulfur and other minerals. Anyhow, have a great Halloween everyone! I cut a lot of stones this month and this is only part of the result. I had the pleasure of cutting a couple of stones from our James P's Georgia Coral and look forward to working with more. I had lots of fun finally being able to get to some materials of my own I've hoarded for years. I may have posted a couple of these previously -- if so, please forgive my bad memory. Thanks in advanced for looking. “Halloween” Bumblebee [/URL] Luna Agate [/URL] Laguna Lace Agate [/URL] Botswana Agate [/URL] Apache Gold (Anyone know how to get a great polish on this stuiff? If so clue me in.) [/URL] Feather Ridge [/URL] James’s Georgia Coral, White-Brown [/URL] James’s Georgia Coral, Black/Brown [/URL] Psilomelane Freeform (Sorry about the dust…) [/URL] Psilomelane “Diamond” [/URL] “Denim” Lapis [/URL] Bruneau Jasper [/URL] Parrot Wing Freeform 1 [/URL] Parrot Wing Freeform 2 [/URL] Parrot Wing Freeform 3 [/URL] Mookaite Panorama [/URL] Imperial Jasper [/URL] Polka Dot Cushion Shape [/URL]
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Oct 27, 2016 20:48:55 GMT -5
Nice set. That bumblebee is great. I haven't had luck finding any of it that solid.
The last apache gold I had polished really well with straight cerium oxide but even with cerium it did want to undercut.
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Oct 27, 2016 21:56:39 GMT -5
All are beautiful, but you saved the best for last. The Bruneau, the Imperial egg and the polka dot are my favorites.
Adrian
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2016 22:27:32 GMT -5
Busy hands make a happy mind. It's great to see you working again!!
I love that psilomelane! Woot!!
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Post by Garage Rocker on Oct 27, 2016 22:48:20 GMT -5
Right on, that diamond psilomelane is off the chart! Love them all!
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meviva
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Post by meviva on Oct 28, 2016 2:08:56 GMT -5
They are all great. I love the feather ridge.
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Post by roy on Oct 28, 2016 11:31:39 GMT -5
dang nice job on those!
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Oct 28, 2016 14:11:18 GMT -5
I love that bumblebee too. Like Roger, the few times I've seen it, it's been pitty and didn't look too solid.
Beautiful cabs and great workmanship!
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 28, 2016 16:02:37 GMT -5
Those are so sweet! Hard to pick a fav, but I like the psilomelane, too. I like the second coral (it looks almost metallic!) and the royal imperial jasper, too. Well, and the mooka.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 29, 2016 15:41:23 GMT -5
Beautiful work!!!
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Post by 1dave on Oct 30, 2016 12:59:01 GMT -5
WOW! Great to see you "oot und aboot" again Rick! and still with that Magic touch!
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