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 Jan 12 2017, 01:28 PM
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 Rock Bar!  Group: Members Posts: 264 Joined: 18-February 15 From: Aurora Member No.: 120,144  |
Just started my first cab. Got through pre polish and noticed a ton of tiny flat spots couple small pits and a few scratches I missed. But not too terrible for my 1st atempt. Freeform and freehand, havent aquired a dop pot or templates yet. The agate is from the Yampa valley area. I found it while elk hunting in november. Usually not able to see the ground but this year was t shirt weather and the elk weren't migrating yet. Still made it a successful trip though.
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Jan 12 2017, 01:49 PM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 2,430 Joined: 6-June 13 From: Falcon, CO Member No.: 82,915 |
looking good! Can't wait to see more of your creations!
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Jan 12 2017, 02:57 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 264 Joined: 18-February 15 From: Aurora Member No.: 120,144 |
Oops
Didn't mean to put this in the equipment section. -------------------- CP Lifetime Members
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 Jan 12 2017, 07:00 PM
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Awesome James!!
If you want me to move this thread for you just tell me where and I'll do it. 
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Jan 12 2017, 08:34 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 264 Joined: 18-February 15 From: Aurora Member No.: 120,144 |
QUOTE (swizz @ Jan 12 2017, 06:00 PM)  Awesome James!! If you want me to move this thread for you just tell me where and I'll do it. Probably would fit better in the finds or processes section Thanks swizz -------------------- CP Lifetime Members
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Jan 13 2017, 11:12 AM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 171 Joined: 19-October 14 From: Denver Member No.: 118,315 |
When I cab, I don't have a dop wax "setup". I just take a dowel stick, melt dop wax on the end with a lighter, then use the lighter flame to melt the wax to the stone. I have a good amount of dop wax if you want any James. The wax heating dish is not very necessary unless you are making several at the same time. (in my opinion)
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Jan 13 2017, 12:20 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 264 Joined: 18-February 15 From: Aurora Member No.: 120,144 |
Might take you up on that. My thumb nails won't last too much longer freehanding. Got a bit of cold right now so I'll try and get with ya in a few days when I'm not a virus vector.
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Jan 24 2017, 10:28 PM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,206 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
It turned out great!!
 If one has the dopping sticks, you could also use superglue to hold the stone, then remove it by soaking it on the stick in acetone. Just falls off the stick in a short time. Just make sure acetone will be ok on the stone your using first.
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