mystickoi
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by mystickoi on Nov 12, 2011 17:57:59 GMT -5
The weather has slowed down our business, and so had some time to goof off and get back to the cab machine. Snakeskin Jasper - I'm working on another knife using this material, but first thought it wise to make a cab to ensure that it cuts and polishes well.  Snakeskin Jasper by Mystic Koi, on Flickr The last of my Pilbara Jasper :-(  Pilbara Jasaper by Mystic Koi, on Flickr I received a small piece of Chrysoprase as a gift, and so made this little pendant.  Chrysoprase by Mystic Koi, on Flickr Botswana - Yea, it has some fractures, and normally I would just toss it into my collection of "not wrap worthy cabs". But, it struck me and so I can live with the flaws.  Botswana Agate by Mystic Koi, on Flickr Regards, Bill |
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Nov 12, 2011 19:09:27 GMT -5
All beautiful!
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Post by NatureNut on Nov 12, 2011 19:29:01 GMT -5
That Bot would strike me too. What a great effect that has. Love 'em all! Jo
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stasiak
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Post by stasiak on Nov 12, 2011 21:09:18 GMT -5
The Pilbara Jasper is stunning!
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Post by kk on Nov 12, 2011 21:56:22 GMT -5
Striking is an understatement!
They look fantastic!
I love them all.
Sometimes flaws mare a piece just more attractive
and if not told, I would not even see it !
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Nov 12, 2011 22:16:04 GMT -5
I agree, I didn't see the fractures in the bot right away either. They're all mighty fine, Bill!
Nate
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mc2
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by mc2 on Nov 13, 2011 8:01:55 GMT -5
Those are some very nice wraps! I like how the wire fits very closely around the stone, something I still have a little problem with. What ga. of wire are you using for the wrap? I am using 21ga, ds and 22ga hh for the binding. Maybe I should go a gauge smaller? And, the simplicity of the wrap, a groove wrap maybe, looks perfect for the chrys. I like your style and work!!
Mike
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Post by stonesthatrock on Nov 13, 2011 10:04:11 GMT -5
wow those are some pretty stuff......... I really like them all, but that pilbara is really nice
mary ann
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mystickoi
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Post by mystickoi on Nov 13, 2011 13:20:32 GMT -5
Hi Mike,
I actually worked on getting the fit close to the edge based on suggestions from Randy (thanks man). I use DS 22 gauge square for the wrap, and 21 gauge half round for the binds.
Kind Regards,
Bill
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lisatech
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Post by lisatech on Nov 13, 2011 14:23:36 GMT -5
I love the jasper and with the Botswana fractures I find intriguing and makes me want to see the back side... :-)
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