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Post by glennz01 on Nov 23, 2015 4:31:59 GMT -5
Sugarlite, I presume! lol close kurt I was thinking that but it doesn't look like thy type that I was thinking about ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png) I haven't cabbed any of mine yet though.
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Post by broseph82 on Nov 23, 2015 9:03:45 GMT -5
Ouch, thats what I meant. Got some of the chatoyant variety. Highfructosecornsyruplite
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Post by micellular on Nov 23, 2015 14:21:24 GMT -5
Sugarlite, I presume! HoneyIgotthebluesite
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 25, 2015 8:47:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the call out TommyThis is my first attempt at cabbing pietersite but I think it came out pretty nice. I have zero experience with this stuff so I dont know if cabs with more blue are more desirable or if cabs with more of a blue/brown mix are. I liked the blue so I tried to get mostly blue in the cab. Slab ![](http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x462/drummondislandrocks/cabs/IMG_0940_resize_zpsbrqmok5r.jpg) preform ![](http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x462/drummondislandrocks/cabs/IMG_0942_resize_zpsjm7i9oxi.jpg) Cab ![](http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x462/drummondislandrocks/cabs/DSC09016_resize_zpsp7bthckf.jpg) ![](http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x462/drummondislandrocks/cabs/DSC09017_resize_zpsknyabijg.jpg) ![](http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x462/drummondislandrocks/cabs/DSC09020_resize_zpsowzkirpj.jpg) Thanks for looking Chuck
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Post by broseph82 on Nov 25, 2015 9:17:48 GMT -5
Thanks for the call out TommyThis is my first attempt at cabbing pietersite but I think it came out pretty nice. I have zero experience with this stuff so I dont know if cabs with more blue are more desirable or if cabs with more of a blue/brown mix are. I liked the blue so I tried to get mostly blue in the cab. Slab ![](http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x462/drummondislandrocks/cabs/IMG_0940_resize_zpsbrqmok5r.jpg) preform ![](http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x462/drummondislandrocks/cabs/IMG_0942_resize_zpsjm7i9oxi.jpg) Cab ![](http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x462/drummondislandrocks/cabs/DSC09016_resize_zpsp7bthckf.jpg) ![](http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x462/drummondislandrocks/cabs/DSC09017_resize_zpsknyabijg.jpg) ![](http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x462/drummondislandrocks/cabs/DSC09020_resize_zpsowzkirpj.jpg) Thanks for looking Chuck Blues, blue brown mix, and blues with chatoyance are what are sought after.
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Post by roy on Nov 26, 2015 10:55:47 GMT -5
Ouch, thats what I meant. Got some of the chatoyant variety. ya that was unexpected but it has it threw out ! i didnt know sodalite had that
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Post by kk on Nov 26, 2015 19:34:06 GMT -5
Ouch, thats what I meant. Got some of the chatoyant variety. ya that was unexpected but it has it threw out ! i didnt know sodalite had that Got some by chance a few years ago (NOT AN ENTRY) ![](http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb340/kainzerkurt/1005326_10151574242879436_2031024788_n_zpshcicu2xf.jpg)
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Post by glennz01 on Nov 26, 2015 22:46:51 GMT -5
Well I figured I would post my start now.. I forgot to take a photo of the preform per say but here is my incomplete slab and cab start.. along with another preforum. I'll post the final product when I finish it. This is actually quite soft material. ![](https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/12208475_454555271411111_2052072227031056739_n.jpg?oh=9c370a5632c8c34d35bd1f54ccbf5ac6&oe=56BC43C4) Finally finished.. This came out better than expected. some of the matrix rock present tended to undercut a bit but everything else was nice... This rock contains covellite, chrysocolla, epidote, quartz, calcite, and much more.. My local geologist said it has everything but a hot tub Only 3 more entries needed to fill the prize donor's requirements. ![](https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12235125_456789224521049_8609975589943502523_n.jpg?oh=4478aefc2f4f985b33ae79e772f6b036&oe=56DEEAD7) ![](https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/12308767_456789204521051_5183699555565676932_n.jpg?oh=723788b42ad27c0adec0809224cf63d5&oe=56E61C4B)
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Post by glennz01 on Nov 27, 2015 5:58:36 GMT -5
minimum of 3 more entries needed for prize to be rewarded
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2015 6:10:46 GMT -5
Slabbete,morrocan seam ![](http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah47/Tyrpak1/Mobile%20Uploads/350E09E2-5943-431E-BE50-B03CEA8A739A_zpsiwfxoy5e.jpg)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2015 6:11:26 GMT -5
![](http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah47/Tyrpak1/Mobile%20Uploads/907D038F-8D65-4BED-AF0A-4D00D596FD04_zpsqlxfw56e.jpg) Preform
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2015 6:11:44 GMT -5
Finished cab ![](http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah47/Tyrpak1/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/018A8F9D-CE67-4A7E-BE8A-EF95D5EE849E_zpsohxxw4gd.jpg) sorry for the dust and what nots
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Post by TByrd on Nov 28, 2015 0:50:36 GMT -5
Ok. I am hoping to get enough entries to send out the prize box this month and if my math is correct, this is number ten. Not the best cab but still ok. I forgot the slab and the preform but here is the finished cab. Mexican Crazy Lace ![](http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd399/Tammy_Byrd/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/20151127_153310_edit_1448667554926.jpg~original)
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Post by glennz01 on Nov 28, 2015 4:04:09 GMT -5
Ok. I am hoping to get enough entries to send out the prize box this month. Not the best cab but still ok. I forgot the slab and the preform but here is the finished cab. ![](http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd399/Tammy_Byrd/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/20151127_153310_edit_1448667554926.jpg~original) what sort of lace is it?
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Post by TByrd on Nov 28, 2015 9:15:34 GMT -5
Sorry, Glenn01, its Mexican Crazy Lace.
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Post by Tommy on Nov 28, 2015 11:15:14 GMT -5
Ok. I am hoping to get enough entries to send out the prize box this month and if my math is correct, this is number ten. I've got us at 9 but I'm not worried. It's been an excellent response and if we come up one short (which I doubt will happen) I'll put in an entry myself ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by captbob on Nov 28, 2015 11:29:42 GMT -5
If ya win Tommy , you could save yourself some postage! Nice showing this month.
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Post by cobbledstones on Nov 28, 2015 11:49:47 GMT -5
I have an entry planned (Holly blue with moss), just have to buff out the polish...but an end-of-year deadline has me in the office all weekend. ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png) Will see if I can polish rocks for relaxation tonight or tomorrow night.
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Post by Tommy on Nov 28, 2015 11:50:35 GMT -5
If ya win Tommy , you could save yourself some postage! Nice showing this month. Haha If I won I think my wife would kill me. This box has worn out its welcome in the garage a long time ago. It definitely needs a new home. If I entered I would ask Glenn to exclude my entry from voting.
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Post by micellular on Nov 28, 2015 12:53:38 GMT -5
Coming in with another hand-polished cab! Many sheets of sandpaper sacrificed their lives for the cause. Slab ![](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/713/23374798235_cd384bc5fa_o.png) Pre-form done to 80 grit thanks to Pat![](https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5648/23292257201_cb5cb8166b.jpg) Sanded to 1000 grit ![](https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5632/23266443632_3c5c681680.jpg) Backlit ![](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/694/23266443412_76117f9f4f.jpg) Final polish ![](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/643/23079040430_701f6e2aa5_o.png) ![](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/758/23006878229_1aa9a01c86_o.png) Fractures sealed with Opticon (thanks to bobby1's great tutorial!) ![](https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5743/22747973333_694cc83cb4_o.png) Bonus video of the polish because by golly I earned it.
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