mc2
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by mc2 on Aug 17, 2009 22:48:19 GMT -5
I have just been looking over all the really fantastic cabs and wraps that have been posted here over the last few days, and I just want to say thank you to all of you that have posted your pics of your work. They are all just absolutely fantastic! And, a great inspiration to me. I look, read and try to learn. Thank you for helping me along! Now, I have been busy, working hard to emulate the work I have seen here. Boy, do I have a ways to go!  I think I am starting to get a bit better on the girdles, and, the wire working. On these following pieces, I hand made all the ear wires, spirals, etc. My hat is off to all the rest of you! But, you know something? Although still clumsy with my wire work, I really enjoy the heck out of it! Frustration and all. Also, thanks again to kap for the fine specimens of rock he provided to me. Hopefully, he will help me id these first two. I think this is some jade perhaps. It is very hard material, so it may be a type of agate.  I am pretty sure this next one is a moss agate.  The final two pics are of what is my best work yet, and one of my favorite stones. I just have to get more of this!! Labrodorite, and, I think this is the best edge I have gotten so far, a nice straight girdle.   And, I do promise to work on my picture taking skills also, very soon!! ;D Thanks to all; Mike |
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Post by tkrueger3 on Aug 17, 2009 23:32:23 GMT -5
Very nice cabs and wraps - but boy, that labradorite - I'm finding it HARD to get that kind of shine on that stuff! Great job.
Tom
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Saskrock
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since October 2007
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Post by Saskrock on Aug 18, 2009 18:14:25 GMT -5
Those look super! Love that labradorite you got a great shine on it. I have one very small suggestion/cheat for you. It looks like you are using a blade that is wider than your wire to cut the groove. That leaves a small rough unpolished area next to the wire. Before I got a grooving machine I found you could hide that quite nicely with a little clear nail polish in the groove. Just put it on then wipe off so Its really thin. I know its not a perfect solution and could/will chip out eventually, but until you have something to cut the right width it hides it nicely. I won't tell if you don't.
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karock
has rocks in the head
Member since November 2007
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Post by karock on Aug 18, 2009 19:11:50 GMT -5
I have been afraid to even think about going near wire wrapping. But seeing your work makes me think, "maybe I could do it too!" I have a Swap Top and they have a grooving attatchment available, so now I have no excuse. Thanks for posting.
Karock
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Post by kap on Aug 18, 2009 19:43:55 GMT -5
GREAT job Mike! I think you are right on the id's. I have not been in the shop for about 3 weeks.  . If you need anything else yell. Keith |
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Post by NatureNut on Aug 18, 2009 20:02:58 GMT -5
Mike, those are awesome! Love the way you did your earrings! WTG! Jo
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Post by Bejewelme on Aug 18, 2009 20:19:38 GMT -5
Mike:
Holy Crap! Those are awesome, and I am not just making you feel good! LOL I love the way you twisted the earrings, Tony has made me a few sets and I have trouble with them not hanging right, looking at your bail on them, I think you gave me an idea how to solve it! Beautiful work both the cabs and the wraps, and you think you are newbie? I think you are pulling our leg! Keep up the awesome work! One thing I found with Labordorite is to seal it at the beginning with thin super glue and then it takes a nice shine with tin oxide.
Make more!!! Make more!!!
Amber
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wyobrian
fully equipped rock polisher
GO VIKINGS
Member since February 2009
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Post by wyobrian on Aug 19, 2009 10:33:05 GMT -5
Awesome job Mike they all look great
Brian
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Post by frane on Aug 19, 2009 16:49:53 GMT -5
That is a beautiful batch! The top ones look like a jasper to me, maybe bloodstone. The moss and lab are fantastic too!
Fran
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Post by sitnwrap on Aug 21, 2009 21:06:51 GMT -5
The pendants are beautiful and that Lab has an amazing shine. Those earrings are killers and good for you with making your own wires.
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chloey
having dreams about rocks
100% Natural Labradorite rock head!
Member since July 2012
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Post by chloey on Sept 26, 2012 20:08:28 GMT -5
Very neat work, I have been wanting to try grooving , your work inspires ! And I love the way you displayed your work in the pictures, very classy  |
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Post by Pat on Sept 26, 2012 20:13:28 GMT -5
They all look great! Every time I see a groove job, I want to do it, too. Excellent way to show off a stone.
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Post by drocknut on Sept 26, 2012 21:57:24 GMT -5
Those look wonderful. I'm especially fond of the moss agate. WTG
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hubrocks
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by hubrocks on Sept 27, 2012 11:54:09 GMT -5
Mike those are not the work of a newbie, your like Me, took a long time before I would post my 1st pic. Way to go!!!.....Hub,,,p.s. your pics are better than mine too!!
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 29, 2012 19:28:01 GMT -5
VERY nice work!!! I'm really impressed. |
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I think I am starting to get a bit better on the girdles, and, the wire working. On these following pieces, I hand made all the ear wires, spirals, etc. My hat is off to all the rest of you! But, you know something? Although still clumsy with my wire work, I really enjoy the heck out of it! Frustration and all. 
. If you need anything else yell.
