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Post by rocknrob on Oct 2, 2024 14:13:26 GMT -5
I'm debating on whether or not I should groove the turritella agate cab above for wire wrapping or drill through the top for a nice finding, possibly sterling although it almost suggests a warm color like gold or brass. The material is REALLY sensitive and a groove will push what's holding those fossils together. I may have answered my own quandry.
- Rob
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Post by rocknrob on Oct 2, 2024 14:14:59 GMT -5
This month's contest tipped the scale from being "into" cabbing on my flat lap towards being "addicted" to cabbing period. I'll eventually get one of those cabbing machines or expandable wheel arbors and really get cracking. I've got too many slabs not to do this.  Because of some stupid internal honor mechanism, I won't vote for my own cab but good luck to everyone. Some really REALLY pretty work out there for the cheap material. - Rob   You might be getting some strongly worded letters from my wife now that I can point my finger to someone.   |
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 2, 2024 14:18:55 GMT -5
You might be getting some strongly worded letters from my wife now that I can point my finger to someone.  I ain't skeered... miket and I have been blaming each other for years over who is responsible for each of us "acquiring" new material! LOL (*Of course...if your wife is like mine, maybe I should be a little scared! LOL) |
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Post by rocknrob on Oct 2, 2024 14:27:02 GMT -5
You might be getting some strongly worded letters from my wife now that I can point my finger to someone. I ain't skeered... miket and I have been blaming each other for years over who is responsible for each of us "acquiring" new material! LOL (*Of course...if your wife is like mine, maybe I should be a little scared! LOL) It'll be fine once I finish making the lapis pendant I've been taunting her with for the last few weeks. She's got Irish blood in her so I am quite happy to say that I have NOT been the focus of her Ire and I aim to keep it that way.  (I know, really low hanging bad pun here). |
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 2, 2024 14:30:40 GMT -5
I ain't skeered... miket and I have been blaming each other for years over who is responsible for each of us "acquiring" new material! LOL (*Of course...if your wife is like mine, maybe I should be a little scared! LOL) It'll be fine once I finish making the lapis pendant I've been taunting her with for the last few weeks. She's got Irish blood in her so I am quite happy to say that I have NOT been the focus of her Ire and I aim to keep it that way.  (I know, really low hanging bad pun here). Very interesting! I have made thousands of cabs...and my wife never really showed any interest in wanting any of them...until I made a smaller Lapis cab...then she just "had" to have that one! My wife's German...so maybe not as full of ire! LOL |
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Post by Tommy on Oct 2, 2024 23:50:44 GMT -5
My bad, I know someone else that also switched. Great work, all! Sorry if it looked like I was calling you out Mike I didn't mean it that way. The takeaway for me is I got in a hurry and didn't read thru the whole thread before working on the photos. I never do that because changes are normal and do occur frequently and I know better. |
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Post by Tommy on Oct 2, 2024 23:54:33 GMT -5
I want to thank everyone you threw their hat in the ring on this one! I've been privy to several conversations regarding "the priciest material" having an advantage in the monthly contests...so I've been dying to give this theme a go. I was hoping people would take the "cheap/common" material and find the diamonds in the rough (pun intended!). I was also hoping this could show some pretty dazzling cabs can come from some inexpensive material. Y'all did exactly that! Give yourselves a pat on the back as there's some sweet eye-candy this month! 12 solid entries - I'd say you done good! Nice contest  |
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Post by miket on Oct 3, 2024 8:11:42 GMT -5
My bad, I know someone else that also switched. Great work, all! Sorry if it looked like I was calling you out Mike I didn't mean it that way. The takeaway for me is I got in a hurry and didn't read thru the whole thread before working on the photos. I never do that because changes are normal and do occur frequently and I know better. Haha, no worries Tommy! I was just joking! 😀 |
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Post by tribeunited on Oct 3, 2024 14:56:08 GMT -5
This is one time I just don't want to vote! I can't decide yet, and I don't want to screw this up!! I'm going to have to really think this one through.
Why did you have to make it sooo darn hard people!!
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Post by tribeunited on Oct 3, 2024 15:05:03 GMT -5
I went for broke and made a choice. It was tough, but there was a girdle that screamed perfection. I think robots made it. AI girdles.
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Post by Warzy Raptor on Oct 8, 2024 10:06:45 GMT -5
I'm debating on whether or not I should groove the turritella agate cab above for wire wrapping or drill through the top for a nice finding, possibly sterling although it almost suggests a warm color like gold or brass. The material is REALLY sensitive and a groove will push what's holding those fossils together. I may have answered my own quandry. - Rob I positively LOVE turritella agate (I’m a fossil nut!), and with that piece I would definitely lean towards a brass or copper colored finding or wrap; it’s got such a lovely warm hue to it. (Also if that piece will be looking for a home in the future, by all means DM me a shop link! It’s stunning!) |
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Post by rocknrob on Oct 8, 2024 10:07:42 GMT -5
I went for broke and made a choice. It was tough, but there was a girdle that screamed perfection. I think robots made it. AI girdles. AI Can't touch this!  Sorry, that's the best Hammer dance I can find in the smileys. |
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Post by rocknrob on Oct 8, 2024 10:35:05 GMT -5
I'm debating on whether or not I should groove the turritella agate cab above for wire wrapping or drill through the top for a nice finding, possibly sterling although it almost suggests a warm color like gold or brass. The material is REALLY sensitive and a groove will push what's holding those fossils together. I may have answered my own quandry. - Rob I positively LOVE turritella agate (I’m a fossil nut!), and with that piece I would definitely lean towards a brass or copper colored finding or wrap; it’s got such a lovely warm hue to it. (Also if that piece will be looking for a home in the future, by all means DM me a shop link! It’s stunning!) Thank you! Yes, it really does have a warm hue to it that would pull towards brass. I'm gonna go finding shopping. BTW My wife has officially passed on this cabochon so it will be for sale in the near future. - Rob |
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Post by tribeunited on Oct 8, 2024 13:39:10 GMT -5
I went for broke and made a choice. It was tough, but there was a girdle that screamed perfection. I think robots made it. AI girdles. AI Can't touch this! Sorry, that's the best Hammer dance I can find in the smileys. Oh no you didn't! Hammer time! Talk about a blast from the past!!! I'm trying to picture you wearing the pants and doing the dance - I'm going to need a video - stat! |
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Post by rocknrob on Oct 8, 2024 18:11:51 GMT -5
I'm not sure if the world is ready for that spectacle. Lord knows my knees might not be. 😁 AI Can't touch this! Sorry, that's the best Hammer dance I can find in the smileys. Oh no you didn't! Hammer time! Talk about a blast from the past!!! I'm trying to picture you wearing the pants and doing the dance - I'm going to need a video - stat! |
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Post by Tommy on Oct 10, 2024 9:08:50 GMT -5
Congratulations jasoninsd! Beautiful Montana agate cabochon and well deserving of winning the 'budget' contest. My issue with Montana and something that I suspect might have a little do with its cost was always that it's so bloody hard and so bloody clear it takes a LOT of time and patience to achieve a flawless piece. When I was prowling shows looking for slabs I encountered a lot of Montana and just looking at it made my wrists hurt When an artist like yourself finds the right inclusion pattern however it's well worth the effort and you did a wonderful job on this stone. |
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Post by victor1941 on Oct 10, 2024 9:33:37 GMT -5
Jasoninsd-where do you keep finding the winners? Congratulation!
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Post by miket on Oct 10, 2024 9:59:39 GMT -5
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Post by rocknrob on Oct 10, 2024 11:33:50 GMT -5
Wow! Congratulations jasoninsd That's a solid win! |
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Post by chris1956 on Oct 10, 2024 12:15:52 GMT -5
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Because of some stupid internal honor mechanism, I won't vote for my own cab but good luck to everyone. Some really REALLY pretty work out there for the cheap material.
(I know, really low hanging bad pun here).
(I know, really low hanging bad pun here).
Sorry, that's the best Hammer dance I can find in the smileys.
