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 Nov 29 2009, 02:49 PM
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 Master Mucker!  Group: Admin Posts: 4,149 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 3  |
This teardrop free form turned out really nicely I thought, but I really like the blue's in rocks!
 Maybe I'm weird.  It's very very gemmy with iris agatization solidy mixing through the blue chrysocolla. Anyways, just thought I'd share some recent cutting work in colors......hope you enjoy.  CP 
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Jan 16 2010, 07:04 AM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,206 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
You did a fantastic job on that piece Dan! Here is a picture of it after he wrapped it.
Im sure your mom loves it, especially since it was from some of her dads rocks.   -------------------- Education is the key to the future,
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Jan 16 2010, 09:06 AM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 171 Joined: 30-December 07 From: albuquerque n.m. Member No.: 3,582 |
 WOW!!! that sure is pretty ! Nice wire wrapping too.
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Jan 16 2010, 10:58 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 4,149 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 3 |
Thank you both
 I was pleased that the wrapped turned out like it did and Mom says she loves it!  Wish I had several more pounds of that material, it's sure got the "kachow" color going on! I'll have to be really careful with the little bit that is left, wonder what shape should be next?  CP -------------------- CP-Owner/Administrator
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Feb 23 2010, 05:07 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 4,149 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 3 |
Boy I sure like this blue in stone, here are several more I cut this week from the same material.
The oval (20 x 15mm) and square (16mm) are template sizes in the first picture as is the rectangular cab in the second pic. All three show a hint of the malachite layers inlcuded too where you see the light green color bleed in. Enjoy.........  This is the rectangular cabochon (25 x 18mm) which will be polished on the backside and wrapped in sliver I'm thinkin'  The back side has a double druzy pocket which plays a ghost to the blue owl on a tree limb.  pic of the back will have to be updated later as I didn't do that side yet  ......Hey Denise, miss work by hand......  How bout' ya' hook me up on the back polish?  
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Feb 23 2010, 06:02 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 411 Joined: 20-February 07 From: Richland Mississippi Member No.: 994 |
WOW!!! That's some purty stuff. I have been working a piece lately that has crysocolla ,azurite and a couple other minerals in it too. I'd sure like to know what all is in it. Does anyonr reconize any?
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Apr 28 2010, 06:33 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 4,149 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 3 |
Definately looks like some azurite with chrysocolla Jim. Nice color mix.
Here is a 25 x 18 mm calibrated oval I cut this month with malachite bands/inclusions at both ends. 
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May 19 2010, 07:33 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,206 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
QUOTE (ColoradoProspector @ Feb 23 2010, 05:07 PM)  pic of the back will have to be updated later as I didn't do that side yet ......Hey Denise, miss work by hand...... How bout' ya' hook me up on the back polish? My pleasure Dan! Here is the backside of your beautiful cabochon Dan, sorry it took so long to give this update.  I tend to take multitasking to the max. I love the way this side looks. Definately looks like an owl in a tree, with a mysterious looking ghost owl looking on. BTW........Happy Birthday babe!  
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