mc2
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by mc2 on Jun 15, 2010 21:11:33 GMT -5
I got from you is some really pretty material. I had no idea that it would be semi-transparent. And, that technique we talked about, where you told me that trying a piece of agate to clean the belt seems to help a bunch on getting a better, smoother finish on the obsidian. That seems to help reduce, and even eliminate those scratches that was showing up on the material. For everyone else, what I am referring to is a condition where, apparently some pieces of obsid would flake off, embed in the belt, and scratch the heck out of the stone. Rubbing a smoothed piece of hard material on the belt gets rid of those bits. AS you can see in these pics. Oh yea, I think this is mahogany obsidian, maybe. Regardless, it is pretty stuff! And, this custom shape was very tricky to get wrapped, especially since I am still very much a rookie. I am still experimenting on the picture taking also. I am thinking about getting one of those white cube things, can't recall what they are called. Anyhow, here it is:  Side view:  Another shot, a little underexposed,  That bottom tip buggered up a little, but, all in all, I am very pleased with this piece. What do ya'll think of it? Thanks; Mike |
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Post by superioragates on Jun 15, 2010 21:21:52 GMT -5
Gorgeous Mike.......love it
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Jun 15, 2010 21:37:03 GMT -5
very nice!
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Post by drocknut on Jun 15, 2010 21:46:27 GMT -5
Beautiful. I would never have thought of that bottom tip being buggered up, looks good to me. Those different shapes are fun to wrap but can be a challenge. Your pictures look good to me. Remember we are our own worst critics   |
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Post by frane on Jun 16, 2010 19:02:40 GMT -5
The cab, the wrap and the pictures are great! You did a wonderful job!
Fran
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Post by rockmanken on Jun 16, 2010 19:35:03 GMT -5
Fantastic job. Both on the stone and the wrap.
Ken
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Post by kap on Jun 16, 2010 19:54:04 GMT -5
Looks GREAT! You did a super job!
Keith
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 16, 2010 20:07:04 GMT -5
I love it! Beautiful cab & wrap!
Donnie
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tigereyes
having dreams about rocks
Member since April 2010
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Post by tigereyes on Jun 17, 2010 6:11:42 GMT -5
That is a stunner, great work!
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Post by sitnwrap on Jun 17, 2010 8:21:48 GMT -5
You took one heck of a picture on that beautiful wrap and you brought out an amazing shine on the cab.
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Post by rockrookie on Jun 17, 2010 8:40:34 GMT -5
WOW !!
that is elagant
grewat combination of stone & metal .
--paul
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Post by Bejewelme on Jun 17, 2010 12:16:58 GMT -5
Very impressive, the cab is totally cool, nice material and you got a great shine and the wrap is so complimentary to the shape of the stone!
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Saskrock
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since October 2007
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Post by Saskrock on Jun 17, 2010 12:26:22 GMT -5
Beautiful, love the cab and wrap.
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amyk
fully equipped rock polisher
I'm a slabber, I'm a cabber, I'm a midnight wrapper.
Member since January 2010
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Post by amyk on Jun 18, 2010 22:08:40 GMT -5
Nice job! Cab and wrap are awesome.
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aunuts
fully equipped rock polisher
Some days are gold, some are rocks. Either is cool.
Member since March 2006
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Post by aunuts on Jun 20, 2010 22:02:26 GMT -5
What a gorgeous piece. absolutely gorgeous. great work.
jo
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adrian65
Cave Dweller 
Arch to golden memories and to great friends.
Member since February 2007
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Post by adrian65 on Jun 21, 2010 0:27:54 GMT -5
Gorgeous pendant, that flowing pattern in the obsidian is fantastic. Great shine, thank you for the hint.
Adrian
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Post by christopherl1234 on Jun 21, 2010 3:00:18 GMT -5
WOW that is an awesome wrap. I hope you post more of your work!
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