What You Don't See

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What You Don't See Jul 5, 2012 18:29:13 GMT -5

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Post by upsided0wnducks on Jul 5, 2012 18:29:13 GMT -5

Well, this has been my biggest challenge to wrap as far as cabochon shapes go. For about a year I've been on the hunt for a true "Crescent Moon" shaped cabochon, and having no luck finding them. So I finally asked around and sure enough, good friend Jim (Wampidy) volunteered to try the trick of making me one. I, the ebay challenged went on there and bought myself a nice Pietersite slab and Moonstone rough. Jim did his best for me but the Moonstone looked him straight in the eye and told him "No Jim, I will not be a cabochon of any sort!" Had a hissy fit and shattered, this is due to my stunning ability to buy rough. Anyway, the Pietersite was a beauty and she was so much more cooperative, here's a pic of the two before, you can just see the huffy attitude in the moonstone right?

So Jim took the Pietersite and out of his diligence and hard work came this absolutely gorgeous crescent moon cabochon

Yey Jim!!!

Which, I in the past two weeks have attempted to wrap…. Yes, attempted, with success!!! …. the second time around and with way more tool marks than desired. Anyway, with no further a due I present “What You Don’t See” Enjoy!

- Krista

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FrogAndBearCreations gets rocks for Christmas Member since April 2010 Posts: 5,665	What You Don't See Jul 5, 2012 18:33:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Jul 5, 2012 18:33:08 GMT -5 Very cool!
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talkingstones has started giving rock gifts we moved Member since July 2011 Posts: 3,139	What You Don't See Jul 5, 2012 18:52:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by talkingstones on Jul 5, 2012 18:52:25 GMT -5 Dark moon! How cool is that!?! Exceptionally done, both the cab and the wrap! Looks like you captured midnight! Love it! Cathy

digdug Guest	What You Don't See Jul 5, 2012 18:55:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by digdug on Jul 5, 2012 18:55:18 GMT -5 That is out of this world "fantastic"

NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	What You Don't See Jul 5, 2012 19:24:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Jul 5, 2012 19:24:17 GMT -5 Stupendous!!! You two make a great team!! Jo

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	What You Don't See Jul 5, 2012 19:47:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Jul 5, 2012 19:47:14 GMT -5 That's a beautiful cab, and your wire work is truly amazing. I'm sure that there's nothing you can't wrap, that's totally awesome!!
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What You Don't See Jul 5, 2012 21:18:21 GMT -5

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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2012 21:18:21 GMT -5

Wow, you said that if I could build it you could wrap it and you did a top notch job of it. I am going to steal that photo and claim it as mine. hahaha I am really happy that you like it. I was damn lucky because I broke it and got it back together almost invisible. Did you see the break? As big as it is in the photo I still had a hard time finding it and I knew about where it broke. My jaw about hit the floor when it happened then I said "dang it", "shucks" and #######################. But it worked out and I wasted all those words that I may need some other day.
Jim

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,955	What You Don't See Jul 5, 2012 21:26:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Jul 5, 2012 21:26:17 GMT -5 Amazing! What a great wrap and a great stone! Y'all made a good team. I know that was a difficult cut and wrap. But, you both pulled it off in spades!

Pat misunderstood rock expert Member since February 2012 Posts: 11,823 Member is Online	What You Don't See Jul 5, 2012 22:41:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pat on Jul 5, 2012 22:41:50 GMT -5 Beautiful! The shape, the stone, and the wrappings. Truly gorgeous!
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hubrocks fully equipped rock polisher Member since April 2011 Posts: 1,563	What You Don't See Jul 5, 2012 22:51:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hubrocks on Jul 5, 2012 22:51:07 GMT -5 That's Amazing ,Amazing,and did I say Amazing!! .........Hub

upsided0wnducks has rocks in the head Member since March 2010 Posts: 720	What You Don't See Jul 6, 2012 10:45:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by upsided0wnducks on Jul 6, 2012 10:45:28 GMT -5 Yey! Thank you so much everyone Jim, I never did find the break, and I handled the piece for longer than I want to admit lol. Krista
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mc2 fully equipped rock polisher Member since April 2009 Posts: 1,147	What You Don't See Jul 6, 2012 16:56:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mc2 on Jul 6, 2012 16:56:53 GMT -5 That is some really impressive work! Both on the cab, and the wire work. Just amazing! Mike
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rockingthenorth fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2012 Posts: 1,637	What You Don't See Jul 6, 2012 20:39:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockingthenorth on Jul 6, 2012 20:39:09 GMT -5 great job to both of you that is a great wrap and cab
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adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	What You Don't See Jul 6, 2012 22:41:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Jul 6, 2012 22:41:12 GMT -5 Simply gorgeous! Adrian
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deedolce fully equipped rock polisher Member since October 2006 Posts: 1,828	What You Don't See Jul 7, 2012 12:08:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deedolce on Jul 7, 2012 12:08:35 GMT -5 Love it!! Both the cab and the wrap, you both did a wonderful job!
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3rdrockfromthefun Guest	What You Don't See Jul 7, 2012 14:59:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by 3rdrockfromthefun on Jul 7, 2012 14:59:24 GMT -5 Snap! That is one awesome cab! Awesome wrap to go with - swa-heet!

susand24224 driving up their electric bill Member since June 2009 Posts: 2,386	What You Don't See Jul 7, 2012 15:49:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by susand24224 on Jul 7, 2012 15:49:12 GMT -5 Oh, my. What an amazing challenge both of you had, and what amazing results! Oh, my.