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Post by caeterle on Mar 1, 2021 3:35:57 GMT -6
In the last Oldies but Goodies we talked about Michelle's agates. I thought it could be fun if we shared some of our cabs here, maybe some that we just got or maybe some we have had forever, but have forgotten or for which we haven't found the right inspiration yet. It doesn't have to be just cabs if you like, maybe also lampwork or even beads? Perhaps it will even help us find old treasures in our stashes or hearing other people's comments will give us an idea? If there's no interest, I can always delete the thread again, but for now I'll start with a cab that I have showed you before. It's the most expensive one I have because it looks like a little "painting" (I like to call it my Bob Ross cab and I got it for myself), but so far I haven't had a good idea yet although I've had it for years and years.
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Post by DawninCal on Mar 1, 2021 12:46:00 GMT -6
I love that, Cat. It really does look like a painting. I see mountains, a valley, trees and tree branches in the foreground. That is a really lovely stone. I'll have to take some pics of my stash so that I can post to this thread. Back later! Dawn
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Post by michelle on Mar 2, 2021 2:18:07 GMT -6
Ha! And I still haven’t extracted my agates from the stash. I love that cab, Cat! And this idea.
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Post by lotty64 on Mar 3, 2021 14:29:46 GMT -6
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Post by caeterle on Mar 3, 2021 23:08:54 GMT -6
My guess would be that the first one is what is often called "dragon vein agate" which can be completely fake or agates that have been treated and then quenched to produce the cracks and dyed. I'm not an expert on that, mind you, its just what I have read.
The other cabs look familiar to me, especially that beautiful landscape jasper, but I can't think of the name right now.
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Post by Irith-Rita on Mar 6, 2021 2:30:46 GMT -6
Could anyone explain to me what is the meaning of "stash"? Does it mean - stones who are waiting for you to do something with them? Meanwhile, here are a few from my"stash": I've been planning to make a necklace with this beautiful Tiger's eye. Perhaps I will get to it soon: This Malachite pendant was given to me by a friend. I think I will set it in silver and made a ring or necklace with it:
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Post by caeterle on Mar 6, 2021 2:41:29 GMT -6
Stash means something that has been stored away or hidden, especially large amounts. So it's really all your supplies, including stones, beads etc. TREASURE!!
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Post by Irith-Rita on Mar 6, 2021 2:46:36 GMT -6
Thank you Cat. Now I finally know
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Post by caeterle on Mar 6, 2021 3:05:44 GMT -6
Oh Irith, that faceted tiger eye is so pretty!
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Post by Irith-Rita on Mar 6, 2021 3:51:52 GMT -6
Thank you Cat. I hope I will know whaht to do with it soon. It looks like something which has to be "Unstashed"
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Post by Irith-Rita on Mar 6, 2021 4:04:58 GMT -6
A few which were on my mind lately: Yellow Chalcedony teardrop: Ocean Jasper Polka Dot agate
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Post by caeterle on Mar 6, 2021 5:46:24 GMT -6
Irith, I like the shape of the ocean jasper!
Caroline, now I know what that jasper on the right in the second picture made me think of - Biggs jasper. I'm still wondering about the cabs in the last picture, the color also seem so familiar.
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Post by silverjewellerygirl on Mar 6, 2021 7:15:22 GMT -6
Oh, I like this thread... I am constantly and obsessively buying beads and cabochons! Here's my latest lot of beads that I've picked out to do some more wire work! Sami x
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Post by caeterle on Mar 6, 2021 7:26:49 GMT -6
Nice loot! Do you already have plans or will you let your muse guide you?
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silverjewellerygirl
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Post by silverjewellerygirl on Mar 6, 2021 13:08:57 GMT -6
Nice loot! Do you already have plans or will you let your muse guide you? I had a few more projects to make out of my book for practice, and then hopefully start creating my own designs
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