From the Rough to the Polished

[Jesuslover340]

Well, I figured I might show what I've been up to, but I am unsure as to where this topic fits, so please do move this thread to a more appropriate forum if this subject is not fit for this one, Admins

 

 After my recent trip to Australia to see my fiancè and fellow forum member Ash, I had a fair bit of petrified wood laying around. The picture below only shows a small portion of the amount Ash and I collected, but I decided to take and cut the orange chunk in the left of the photo into slabs. I had just recently learned that the local rock shop in town actually had a "cabbing" machine, and in exchange for a few slices, I could use them for free to make cabochons of my own. So after shaping a few up onto "dop sticks", I did just that! I was rather surprised how different they turned out-how stunning compared to the original inconspicuous chunk of wood they originally came from! I also cabbed a few pieces of dinosaur bone the shop had laying around; you can see the end results in the photos below  They're not perfect (I am a beginner), but just thought I would share how something that is often passed over in collecting can turn out stunning if you put a little work in  The first single cab photo you see is the first one I ever did, and I have just recently had it wire-wrapped in sterling silver (the last photo). However, the last photo doesn't show the same quality as the first does due to poor lighting. Nonetheless, it's been a fun hobby to keep me occupied during the winter months  I hope you enjoyed this brief update!

[Ash]

That wood was a very pleasant surprise when sliced! Nicely done!

 

Edit: Any pics of the big white chunk sliced?

[Jesuslover340]

5 minutes ago, Ash said:

That wood was a very pleasant surprise when sliced! Nicely done!

 

Edit: Any pics of the big white chunk sliced?

Yes!

[Ash]

I see a gremlin thing!  Nice wood! I'll get a pic of mine

 

Still can't believe you lugged that onto the plane lol

[ynot]

Nice wood and cabochons Skye.

 

Next You have to learn silversmithing.

 

Tony

[Ludwigia]

2 hours ago, Jesuslover340 said:

  They're not perfect (I am a beginner), but just thought I would share how something that is often passed over in collecting can turn out stunning if you put a little work in

 

I find you've done an excellent job! Thanks for sharing!

[TqB]

Beautiful cabs, nice work!

[Fossildude19]

Great work, Skyelar!

Wonderful pieces.  

[Jesuslover340]

Thanks everyone

@ynot That may be awhile yet

[Ash]

1 hour ago, Jesuslover340 said:

Thanks everyone

@ynot That may be awhile yet

 

I have a card somewhere for the "North Brisbane Lapidary Club".. could go there sometimes to learn

[FossilDudeCO]

I hate to ruin this, but those are terrible.

I suggest you box them up and mail to me. I will hold on to them and spare you the embarrassment of displaying them in your home!

 

Great work Skye. What do you plan to do with them?

They are gorgeous!

[StevenJD]

Great work, they turned out super nice!

[Jesuslover340]

@Ash Brisbane will be a bit far...?

 

Thanks, @FossilDudeCO! Unsure...maybe turn them into a necklace?

[Ash]

2 1/2 hours, would be fine for like a "once a month" type thing  

[Jesuslover340]

Used a fragment of fossilized bone from Australia for this one:

[ynot]