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Last post by ChrissyRyan - Today at 06:07:09 PM

Quote from: LoriDee on Today at 04:34:19 PMChrissy,

Not exactly. The harder rocks like agates and jaspers will get nice and shiny. The softer ones like Fuchsite are too porous so they get smooth but not really shiny. The problem is that softer rocks have to be tumbled with care because they get worn down pretty quickly and can break apart. So they don't get as long of a cycle in the tumbler.

I have some "exotics" that I will be tumbling soon. Amethyst is a hard stone, but like quartz, it can fracture and bruise easily. So they need special care too. I have some jade, amethyst, tiger eye, amazonite, and quartz ready to start next week. I have to add "padding" in the form of small stones so they don't crash into each other as they tumble. I am anxious to see how they come out.

Lori,

That is interesting.

Chrissy

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I'm glad it makes some sense and helps you understand a bit.

There's a fine line between explaining and complaining, and I really don't care much to get that close to it if I can help it. It's always a challenge when talking about things like this.

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Last post by LoriDee - Today at 04:40:37 PM

Perfectly understandable. Our rule here at Susan's is to share only what you are comfortable with. I understand the need to remain as private as possible. Twice, I have had online stalkers track me down through Facebook posts, so I learned to be cautious about sharing too much. Now if they were to try to find me I would say "Good Luck!".

Thank you for continuing the conversation here. You are among friends and may be able to find a post or someone online who has had a similar experience. Hopefully, they can chime in.

Member Blogs / Re: The Story of Lori

Last post by LoriDee - Today at 04:34:19 PM

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on Today at 04:22:09 PMDo the finishes called polished, matte, and leather apply to the rock work you do?

Chrissy,

Not exactly. The harder rocks like agates and jaspers will get nice and shiny. The softer ones like Fuchsite are too porous so they get smooth but not really shiny. The problem is that softer rocks have to be tumbled with care because they get worn down pretty quickly and can break apart. So they don't get as long of a cycle in the tumbler.

I have some "exotics" that I will be tumbling soon. Amethyst is a hard stone, but like quartz, it can fracture and bruise easily. So they need special care too. I have some jade, amethyst, tiger eye, amazonite, and quartz ready to start next week. I have to add "padding" in the form of small stones so they don't crash into each other as they tumble. I am anxious to see how they come out.

Member Blogs / Re: The Story of Lori

Last post by ChrissyRyan - Today at 04:22:09 PM

Lori,

Do the finishes called polished, matte, and leather apply to the rock work you do?

Chrissy

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Member Blogs / Re: The Story of Lori

Last post by ChrissyRyan - Today at 04:18:34 PM

Quote from: LoriDee on Today at 02:33:09 PMAnother day of cleaning out the rock tumblers.

Previously, I had mentioned that I like the Bubblegum Agates because they can be full of surprises. Here is an example:

When I find it on the ground and wash it off it looks sort of like this.

Then after rolling around in the tumblers, the abrasive grit wears away the "husk" and we get a glimpse of what's inside. This is how this one turned out.

and the other side.

Here are a few others that turned out nice.

This one came from Teepee Canyon. I'll be going back to get more soon.

My expertise in jewelry making is improving.
Check out this engagement ring. Now that is a rock any woman would love to receive.

Or not.