brotherbill
spending too much on rocks
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Post by brotherbill on Mar 27, 2021 15:42:38 GMT -5
 Threw in the towel after busting 2 larimar cabs. Bezel was already completed so gemstone it was... |
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standles
spending too much on rocks
Well all I got was a rock ... Cool!
Member since February 2021
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Post by standles on Mar 27, 2021 17:35:31 GMT -5
I know it is disappointing when original plan doesn't work out but this is beautiful work...
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USMC15
Cave Dweller 
I feel like I just came out of the tumbler ...
Member since March 2021
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Post by USMC15 on Mar 27, 2021 18:49:50 GMT -5
That slab would make something interesting as well. I love the pattern in that red stone.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 27, 2021 19:07:56 GMT -5
Nice! Too bad about the Larimar, but the Dino Bone is really complemented by the textured dome and bail. Excellent work!
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Post by miket on Mar 27, 2021 19:25:32 GMT -5
Bravo, sir!
Super nice.
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Brian
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since July 2020
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Post by Brian on Mar 27, 2021 19:26:59 GMT -5
I could see how Larimar would have looked amazing with that texture, but the dino bone looks great with it as well. If you hadn't told us, I would have assumed it was your original plan since it looks so good.
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 27, 2021 19:50:21 GMT -5
Holy Dino Bone Batman!!! Bill, that looks spectacular! I'm a firm believer in "Everything happens for a reason"...so it was just meant to be! Is that Dino Bone stabilized? What was the issue with the Larimar? I just got a small slab of it and am curious to know what to watch for... (I hope that it's not "too soon" after the heartbreaking events to make you talk about the "break-ups"  ) |
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Post by toiv0 on Mar 27, 2021 20:35:26 GMT -5
I keep plugging along with what I do and everyone else here brings their A game. Nice work and the Dino bone is superb.
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brotherbill
spending too much on rocks
Member since October 2018
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Post by brotherbill on Mar 27, 2021 20:47:55 GMT -5
Holy Dino Bone Batman!!! Bill, that looks spectacular! I'm a firm believer in "Everything happens for a reason"...so it was just meant to be! Is that Dino Bone stabilized? What was the issue with the Larimar? I just got a small slab of it and am curious to know what to watch for... (I hope that it's not "too soon" after the heartbreaking events to make you talk about the "break-ups" ) Dino bone was stabilized with opticon prior to slabbing. The larimar was going to be my submission for monthly cabbing contest. High dome (8mm) was not a good idea for this material. My suggestion for larimar is to keep the cab small and the dome low. The less surface area the more likelyhood of success. I have pulled myself together after the break up.....I have some long awaited rough sitting in Customs. Should be here next week. Oh the anticipation! |
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 27, 2021 21:07:42 GMT -5
Holy Dino Bone Batman!!! Bill, that looks spectacular! I'm a firm believer in "Everything happens for a reason"...so it was just meant to be! Is that Dino Bone stabilized? What was the issue with the Larimar? I just got a small slab of it and am curious to know what to watch for... (I hope that it's not "too soon" after the heartbreaking events to make you talk about the "break-ups" ) Dino bone was stabilized with opticon prior to slabbing. The larimar was going to be my submission for monthly cabbing contest. High dome (8mm) was not a good idea for this material. My suggestion for larimar is to keep the cab small and the dome low. The less surface area the more likelyhood of success. I have pulled myself together after the break up.....I have some long awaited rough sitting in Customs. Should be here next week. Oh the anticipation! Thanks for letting me know on these questions!  I'll look up the process for stabilizing with Opticon. I have some material (including some Dino Bone) that I think would benefit greatly from stabilization. Also, thanks for the info on the Larimar. I was going to try and do a cab about 1.25" tall, but I may dial that back... |
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Post by stephan on Mar 27, 2021 23:08:49 GMT -5
I think the dino bone was meant to be in there... you just didn’t know it. It looks perfect.
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 28, 2021 7:36:13 GMT -5
I think this is a wonderful piece. Larimar would have been nice, but it didn't play well, so it missed out on the accolades. |
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Mar 28, 2021 14:52:20 GMT -5
It's not fun cutting a cab to match a preset bezel. Well done!
I absolutely love how you fastened the bail. I bet it gives it more movement.
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Post by Pat on Mar 28, 2021 16:28:10 GMT -5
It’s lovely! Could you show us the back?
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Post by Rockindad on Mar 28, 2021 20:53:11 GMT -5
I was going to say great save but that doesn't look like a save at all, beautiful!
Al
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