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Post by mrbrett on Jul 27, 2004 17:39:25 GMT -5
I haven't post any pics in a while so here are some cabs that I just started. Will post pics when they are done.   The green,orange,the tear-drop and the black and red I have no idea what they are. The other one is crazy lace agate. That one I know. If you know what these are let me know. Thanks Brett |
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Post by docone31 on Jul 27, 2004 17:59:23 GMT -5
I have no idea what they are, however the edges of the preforms for the cabachons show classic fracturing.
When I do my cabachons, I grind them from the base to the top. Kind of a pullling motion. I grind them upwards. I still get the occasional chip and have to grind deeper however with fragile stones I do not split them off like I used to.
I have tried using my faceter preformer and unless I really spend a long time going from 180 to 320 laps, I still get chips.
They look real good and they are going to make some beautiful stones to set. Good luck with them.
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Post by sandsman1 on Jul 27, 2004 18:00:12 GMT -5
hey brett lookin good you picked some real nice rocks,, there gonna make some nice cabs--i dont know what they are but the teardrop one is realy cool lookin cant wait to see them done
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llanago
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Post by llanago on Jul 27, 2004 20:19:21 GMT -5
If you know what these are let me know
They're pretty? LOL!
Seriously, I don't know what kind of rock they are, but they are all pretty! That last one is a beauty! Is this your first try at cabs?
llana
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Post by cookie3rocks on Jul 27, 2004 20:36:48 GMT -5
I would guess that the teardrop is some form of agate, but what do I know from rocks. Oy vay, they are pretty.
Keep us posted as you go!
cookie
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Post by mrbrett on Jul 28, 2004 7:32:52 GMT -5
Boy, you guys are no help! HaHa. LLanago this is my first. I have made a few for pendants and rings. But im still in the learning faze of this hobby.
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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Jul 28, 2004 11:06:45 GMT -5
Hey Brett, It is hard to say what they are, without being able to physically look at them and see actual makeup of the material. The teardrop is agate - most probably Brazilian Agate The green piece may be a form of agate, moss agate, jasper or petrified wood. The red piece looks like some form of poppy jasper or possibly a form of flower agate. As far as the other piece  it hard to say. They should turn out very nicely. Are you using a silicone carbide wheel or a diamond wheel? Enjoy, John |
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Post by connrock on Jul 28, 2004 12:50:13 GMT -5
Hi Brett,,,,, Dunno what the rocks could be by looking at the photo's but they are going to make some real pretty jewelry!!! Make sure you let us see the finished product!!! Thanks,,,,,,, Tom  |
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Post by krazydiamond on Jul 28, 2004 20:17:59 GMT -5
very cool looking, got to agree the teardrop is agate of some kind. love the red flower one. and i'm always a sucker for Crazy Lace, yes, you must show us the finished product......
good work, Brett, i aspire....
KD
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donwrob
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Post by donwrob on Jul 28, 2004 20:49:52 GMT -5
SAWEET cabs Brett! Great job on them, can't wait to see them done. Keep up the super work, Don
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Post by rockyraccoon on Aug 1, 2004 23:25:52 GMT -5
brett i hope you'll add to this one as you grind them and finish them. where are y'all getting this poppy jasper?! i want some!
kim
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deepsouth
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Post by deepsouth on Aug 3, 2004 1:09:03 GMT -5
very pretty stones Brett , love to see the following stages on this site, keep is informed please. Must make somebody very happy once they are finished.
jack
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Post by creativeminded on Aug 11, 2004 10:08:18 GMT -5
Got a great start on those stones, I know they will turn out beautiful.
Tami
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it hard to say.
