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bobby1

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My latest submission for Rock and Gem Magazine
« on: March 05, 2018, 07:34:48 PM »
I just submitted this cabochon for my monthly column in Rock and Gem Magazine. It is made from Stone Canyon Jasper and Lapis lazuli. The Lapis is embedded into the Jasper piece.
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Re: My latest submission for Rock and Gem Magazine
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2018, 08:00:47 PM »
It looks yummy! Lovely piece. Did you rivet it in place underneath somehow or use glue?
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Re: My latest submission for Rock and Gem Magazine
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2018, 08:14:07 PM »
Great looking piece, bob!  I love the organic shape you put on that Stone Canyon. 
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Re: My latest submission for Rock and Gem Magazine
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2018, 08:28:13 PM »
Drilled a hole in the jasper with a diamond ball bur and used an inverted cone shape to make the seat. Then I used a barrel bur to get the exact fit before gluing the stone into it.

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Re: My latest submission for Rock and Gem Magazine
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2018, 09:54:12 PM »
The first thing that came to mind when I saw this was some abstract version of the lapel they wear in Star Trek.
I love the contrasting color theme you have in this.
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Re: My latest submission for Rock and Gem Magazine
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2018, 08:09:02 AM »
   Darn nice piece....  love the freeform shape
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