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Rock Art => Cabochons, Intarsias, Cameos => Topic started by: socalagatehound on May 15, 2017, 02:54:36 PM

Title: While my eyes heal, chance to post pictures (pic heavy)
Post by: socalagatehound on May 15, 2017, 02:54:36 PM: Hi all

I haven't posted cab pictures since the forum moved...I can't explain why...but while I let my eyes heal from surgery I'll post some pics of last years cabs. There are about 80 on my work bench waiting to be this years cabs, but they have to wait.

Lucky Strike T-egg core...stormy sunrise?
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z465/socalagatehound/IMG_0924_zpsxkhdoyjy.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/socalagatehound/media/IMG_0924_zpsxkhdoyjy.jpg.html)

Original Owyhee Picture Jasper
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z465/socalagatehound/IMG_0920_zps1msdh5nd.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/socalagatehound/media/IMG_0920_zps1msdh5nd.jpg.html)

Graveyard Point...self collected
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z465/socalagatehound/IMG_0635_zpsotrhaxcp.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/socalagatehound/media/IMG_0635_zpsotrhaxcp.jpg.html)

Creepy Willow Creek
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z465/socalagatehound/IMG_0639_zpslksyhus7.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/socalagatehound/media/IMG_0639_zpslksyhus7.jpg.html)

African Shattuckite (material from Christopher)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z465/socalagatehound/IMG_1036_zpsoys9h3qx.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/socalagatehound/media/IMG_1036_zpsoys9h3qx.jpg.html)

Chrysocholla (also from Christopher)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z465/socalagatehound/IMG_0052_zps6aqpljfs.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/socalagatehound/media/IMG_0052_zps6aqpljfs.jpg.html)

Ocean Jasper
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z465/socalagatehound/IMG_0891_zpskx0n8pa0.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/socalagatehound/media/IMG_0891_zpskx0n8pa0.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking

Craig
Title: Re: While my eyes heal, chance to post pictures (pic heavy)
Post by: lithicbeads on May 15, 2017, 02:58:07 PM: Best wishes on your recovery and lovely cabs as always.
Title: Re: While my eyes heal, chance to post pictures (pic heavy)
Post by: hummingbirdstones on May 15, 2017, 04:28:13 PM: Beautiful cabs, Craig. I don't think I can pick a favorite -- I love them all!

I hope your eyes recover quickly and completely. :icon_sunny:
Title: Re: While my eyes heal, chance to post pictures (pic heavy)
Post by: edgarscale on May 15, 2017, 07:30:32 PM: did you shape these yourself? there absolutely beautiful cabs. :blob1: i hope you recover quickly and well, mary..
Title: Re: While my eyes heal, chance to post pictures (pic heavy)
Post by: socalagatehound on May 15, 2017, 09:46:39 PM: Thanks everyone for your kind words and thoughts.

Mary.....The ovals are from templates. The other shapes are freehand with occasional help from a protractor. I love to do freeforms, but the patterns in the rock often determine what shape to use. I hate to cut off attractive material unless there's enough for another cab. Sometimes that gets me into trouble with some overly large cabs. :smiley:

Craig
Title: Re: While my eyes heal, chance to post pictures (pic heavy)
Post by: rocks2dust on May 15, 2017, 11:02:40 PM: They are gorgeous - every last one of them!
Title: Re: While my eyes heal, chance to post pictures (pic heavy)
Post by: Shifter55 on June 29, 2017, 11:02:07 PM: That Ocean Jasper is more like ocean agate IMO, most transparent piece I've ever seen. Good colour palette too.
Title: Re: While my eyes heal, chance to post pictures (pic heavy)
Post by: lithicbeads on June 30, 2017, 05:54:24 AM: I like your compositions.Best luck with your eyes.
Title: Re: While my eyes heal, chance to post pictures (pic heavy)
Post by: ileney on June 30, 2017, 08:56:47 AM: I somehow missed these super cabs. That Willow Creek is crazy good IMO. You could almost conduct a rorchach test with that one.