bouldergal
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Post by bouldergal on Dec 9, 2007 21:16:53 GMT -5
This is the result of my weekend's work. I accidentally posted this thread on Creating Cabs so I'm trying to move it! They are all photographed wet. I only sanded the skin off of one finger and I've never been one for manicures so having dented nails is minor! I worked all of them by hand except the two shown on dop sticks. Obviously I have a long way to go, especially since I don't have a means to polish them yet. Maybe Santa will be good to me! The odd shaped chrysocola is due to a break but I wanted to share the gorgeous color. Fossilbrain has been giving me lots of information about polishing with a Dremel so I'm waiting for supplies. I think I'm going to stick with the "beach theme" for my photos for something a little different. Chrysocola from MichaelJohn Mystery rock from somewhere in the Midwest I think this one was in one of the boxes from Jamie Oregon beach rock Gold Beach Jasper? More Oregon beach rock Chrysocola from Jamie - broke while grinding but I had to share the color! Gold Beach rock - photo doesn't do this one justice! Picked up somewhere in the Southwest Thanks for looking!!!! Susan
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 9, 2007 22:10:51 GMT -5
Cool stuff! The 4th one down is neat!!
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Post by parfive on Dec 9, 2007 22:43:06 GMT -5
Great start, Susan. I like the Chrysocola, Oregon beach, gold beach, and both Southwest, especially the spotted one. After you master the Fred Flintstone method, it'll seem soooooo easy on a real grinder. By the way - you can also finish them to a great polish in a tumbler. Rich
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Dec 9, 2007 23:46:09 GMT -5
I like a lot your cabs! The first one and the 4th one are beautiful! Shaping that chrisocola like a heart in order to remove a cracked area shows lot of originality. WTG from another newbie cabber!
Adrian
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fossilbrain
spending too much on rocks
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Post by fossilbrain on Dec 10, 2007 0:02:53 GMT -5
Terrific! I love them all but am partial to the very first and last (right) ;D Looking forward to more. Parfive makes a great point about tumbling. I'm just impatient, despite my lack of equipment, lol.
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Post by deb193redux on Dec 10, 2007 0:10:42 GMT -5
The Oregon beach rock has really neat pattern
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Post by larrywyland3 on Dec 10, 2007 9:49:47 GMT -5
You're making great progress. I love the colors in the Chrysocola; Jamie's stuff is the best.
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Post by cina on Dec 10, 2007 10:43:30 GMT -5
Great start!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2007 11:24:28 GMT -5
Susan, Those look really great! I only have one suggestion and it isnt concerning the cabs themselves. I have noticed that some (especially beginners like myself) try to "theme" their cab photos with objects such as mineral specimens, shells etc. In my opinion, it really takes away from what should be the focus of the photo, which is the cab. I honestly think that the reason many beginners do this is because they dont have enough confidence yet to think their cabs can stand alone in a photo. They are wrong! Objects in the photo tend to draw the eye away from the cab or create a sense of confusion. I learned this the hard way and was given advice by some experienced cabbers/photographers who suggested I go for a more simple approach so that the objects in the photo do not steal the spotlight from the cabs. I use a mineral specimen for mine as well (because I needed a stand) but it is a neutral tone and is in the entire photo so that it is a background only. I think that if you were to photograph your cabs in this way, they would really stand out! This is only my opinion and I would be curious to hear what others have to say. Thanks so much for sharing. Since I live in Oregon, it was nice to see an Oregon beach stone....that one is my favorite by the way. Shannon
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erbojones
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Post by erbojones on Dec 10, 2007 13:16:46 GMT -5
Very cool!!! Wish I could produce something of that quality!!!
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Post by Tonyterner on Dec 10, 2007 13:59:15 GMT -5
Susan thoser are great for first attempts. I love that first Oregon beach rock. What kind of machine are you working on?
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bouldergal
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Post by bouldergal on Dec 10, 2007 14:29:39 GMT -5
Thank you all for the compliments, comments, and advice. I have A LOT to learn! I'm working on a neighbor's saw that was her father's. Until I cleaned it up and put a H. Depot tile blade on it, it hadn't been used for over 50 years. It has one grinding wheel that is pretty course that works. I'm lucky to have it but I think she's going to re-claim it now that I've regenerated her interest. I'm trying to buy a 6" combo unit right now that belonged to an elderly man in Colorado. It's smaller than I'd like but will be like having the best think in the world for me! If I get it I'll be able to polish outside of my tumbler! I'm hopelessly hooked, no doubt about it. Finally getting to cut, polish, and admire the rocks my kids and I have been collecting on our vacations for the past few years. Wire wrapping is definitely next! ;D Susan
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Post by BuiltonRock on Dec 10, 2007 14:59:38 GMT -5
They look great, the midwest rock could be mozarkite. john
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bouldergal
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Post by bouldergal on Dec 11, 2007 22:39:00 GMT -5
I'm not familiar with mozarkite. I did a little internet research and found that the main source is in Missouri. I know I picked up this rock on my Midwest trip and I went no where near there. It could have been anywhere from S. Dakota west to Idaho but more likely south in Colorado, New Mexico, or Arizona. Oh well, it sure is unusual!
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jlc0321
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Post by jlc0321 on Dec 11, 2007 23:42:12 GMT -5
They look great for you're first "almost cabs." great job jeff
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Post by creativeminded on Dec 12, 2007 10:03:04 GMT -5
Those are beautiful, you did a wonderful job on those. Love the first one as well as the blue one. Tami
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