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Author Topic: Outrageous Cab Contest - August/September 2014  (Read 8990 times)

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Re: Outrageous Cab Contest - August/September 2014
« Reply #15 on: September 23, 2014, 07:08:59 PM »

Well, hell, I had every intention of doing something for this, but on Labor Day I came down with the creeping crud and ended up feeling like poop for about 3 weeks.  I just now have started to feel like doing anything.   :dontknow:
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Re: Outrageous Cab Contest - August/September 2014
« Reply #16 on: September 23, 2014, 08:36:37 PM »

Standing by. Got my piece basically ready. But need some entries to make it a contest. :coffee2:
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Re: Outrageous Cab Contest - August/September 2014
« Reply #17 on: September 23, 2014, 08:48:08 PM »

Standing by. Got my piece basically ready. But need some entries to make it a contest. :coffee2:

Agreed.  If I knew how to cut a cab I'd join in!

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Re: Outrageous Cab Contest - August/September 2014
« Reply #18 on: September 24, 2014, 10:19:36 AM »

Well, I agree, you cannot have a contest without entries!
This cab is not terribly outrageous as far as cutting goes, but the stone needs to stand on it's own.
This is a piece of Austin Blue turquoise from Nevada.   
I love the black to blue interface, it is a strong statement, strong stone. 
I was surprised to get sparking while cutting, not so common among turquoise.   
Completely natural, neither color shot nor stabilized. 
Cut was made to maximize the stone.   Final statistics-  52.5c    48mmx20mm  Perfect for a large pendant, killer bracelet, or oh so awesome ring.    :blob1:   
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Re: Outrageous Cab Contest - August/September 2014
« Reply #19 on: September 24, 2014, 10:26:32 AM »

Killer!!!   :headbang:

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Re: Outrageous Cab Contest - August/September 2014
« Reply #20 on: September 24, 2014, 05:35:41 PM »

Good look to it. Like all those vines going through the piece.

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Will join you over the weekend.
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Re: Outrageous Cab Contest - August/September 2014
« Reply #21 on: September 24, 2014, 06:07:16 PM »

Woohoo!   Come on everyone, let's play.    :hello2:
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Re: Outrageous Cab Contest - August/September 2014
« Reply #22 on: September 27, 2014, 06:47:28 PM »

Down to the wire.. Here's my offer for the group.. Apparently Woodward Ranch Plume Agate from Texas.. Although it is unlikely any of these would classify as outrageous, I went more with the set approach.. Not really from the same slab, but from the same rock.. Material really takes a nice polish.. I really like these comps and hope they continue.. Cheers!

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Slab with cabs 3/4/5



Finished Cabs 1/2





Final Shots under lights/ Sunlight



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Re: Outrageous Cab Contest - August/September 2014
« Reply #23 on: September 27, 2014, 07:35:52 PM »

OMG!!!  Jason!!!  **faints**
I call them outrageous!  I also happen to adore Woodward Ranch Plume!  :thumbsup:

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Re: Outrageous Cab Contest - August/September 2014
« Reply #24 on: September 27, 2014, 09:35:44 PM »

that is some awesome plume in those :headbang:
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Re: Outrageous Cab Contest - August/September 2014
« Reply #25 on: September 27, 2014, 10:45:45 PM »

Ok, this contest is going to be awesome!!! Kurt, Iceopals and Jason, YES!!!

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Re: Outrageous Cab Contest - August/September 2014
« Reply #26 on: September 27, 2014, 11:06:47 PM »

THREE more days!  C'mon y'all!  I'm already drooling!  Make me fry my keyboard!   :toothy12:

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Re: Outrageous Cab Contest - August/September 2014
« Reply #27 on: September 28, 2014, 04:21:41 AM »

Woodward looks good.  :hello2:
Personally always find it hard how to lay out pieces with strong plumes.
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Re: Outrageous Cab Contest - August/September 2014
« Reply #28 on: September 28, 2014, 04:40:13 AM »

I'm nearly ready, but dont like the face yet and after separating dolphins nose from the chest, the whole head had to be redone as too much of the nose came off. :)


So might still change to one of those if I can finish either the Montana, Phsilomelaine or the Dino.

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Re: Outrageous Cab Contest - August/September 2014
« Reply #29 on: September 28, 2014, 04:04:23 PM »

I'm in.
Although far from outrageous also, mine is a stone that can no longer be hounded in Washington state.
Mossyrock wa blue agate, the riffe lake reservoir has been closed to any collecting of any kind whether its relic or rock, what you see on or in the ground has to stay on the ground..
 





Nope not done.













Had a crack under my loupe, smaller now.











Done, riffe lake agate. No longer can anyone collect rocks from this lake.

 







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