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[Enchantra]

And we are rolling along nicely!   
Love that druzy! 

[SpinerC]

WOW Some killer cabs in there!! Gorgeous!!

Sorry I have been MIA... back went out a week ago last Monday, so I have literally been flat on my back since then... stolen moments to get to the computer, ice pack first, freeze it till I can't feel it...

 

[Enchantra]

We have five entries, can we get more before the contest ends tomorrow night?

[MrsWTownsend]

I just finished looking through all of these entries and now I am forced to squeegee off my computer before I can continue further.

Seriously remarkable entries, EVERY ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PhilNM]

Well, I don't expect to win, but better late than never. Royal Aztec Agate.
Bought some rocks, and this is what I got. This stuff is HARD! Because it's so small and the color is a thin zone, I had to make them freeform in shape.
Enjoy!

[hummingbirdstones]

Ok, sneaking in by the skin of my teeth ...  Please excuse the crappy pictures. 

Packsaddle tiger iron preform and finished cab:

[SpinerC]

WOW some beautiful cabs!!! Gluck to all! 

[MrsWTownsend]

Geez these are awesome!  Like moss agate, I never tire of tigers iron either.

Hey Phil, try soaking those agate druzys in some oxalic acid- it is a great non-destructive way to clean organic matter out of crystalline formations like those.  Oxalic acid is sold as wood bleach, generally comes in powder form and is pretty cheap.  Warm water works better than cold but time soaking works best of all.

[Donnies58]

Ooooooooooo gotta love that tiger iron!!!

[Enchantra]

ok Y'all I'll get the voting up later.

[MrsWTownsend]

Can we have more than one winner?  I can't decide...   

[Donnies58]

I know just how you feel, Gina!!

[PhilNM]

Geez these are awesome!  Like moss agate, I never tire of tigers iron either.

Hey Phil, try soaking those agate druzys in some oxalic acid- it is a great non-destructive way to clean organic matter out of crystalline formations like those.  Oxalic acid is sold as wood bleach, generally comes in powder form and is pretty cheap.  Warm water works better than cold but time soaking works best of all.

Thanks. I'll try the hardware store and see if they have any.

[Phishisgroovin]

oxylic acid works best warm

Second hand store, ceramic (NOT METAL) crocpot.

[accented1]

Great job Robin I love the terrific job you did and the colors really POP!! 
Nice work too Phil!.. That is a great cab from the material you had to start with..
So great to see you guys working on making this a great and fun place to be!
Everyone deserves a pat on the back for such interesting materials you chose!!
Well done!