Groove wrapped pendants

[Allen]

I am still hooked on the simplicity of Adrian's groove wrapping.

Have just finished a few and feel the need to show off.

As some of you may be aware I am a devote of Agate creek but the first is from a small slab I was given this week from Broken Hill, NSW Australia. (the starting point of the biggest mining company in the world BHP Billiton) I am told it is
Magnesium Silicate. Any other ideas? A dream to polish and work, about 5 hardness.


Now back to my comfort zone Agate Creek with 2 previous killer cab entries.


Blue Hills Agate Creek


Chert from a couple of days back


And finally some rhyolite from the Spring Creek thunder egg location at Agate Creek. To follow the "rainforest jasper" name for Mt Hay I thought I could call this "savanna jasper"


Thanks for looking.   

[redrockrods]

Beautiful. I'm also a fan of the groove wrap method.  You sure get to play with some gemmy material.

[socalagatehound]

I'm a fan, too!  Those are very cool!

[MrsWTownsend]

That style of wrap really does showcase the stone well.  Beautiful work!

[NatureWhispers]

I am not sure about groove wrapping? Is this where you cut a groove into the side of the stone? how is that done? Linda

[christopherl1234]

Those are beautifully done

[Steve]

I am not sure about groove wrapping? Is this where you cut a groove into the side of the stone? how is that done? Linda

Linda, Skystone has put up a tutorial on how to set a unit up to do edge grooving.  I looked but couldn't find it to reference.  But, if you message the question to him, I'm sure he'll tell you where it's posted.

I just use my 6" trim saw blade with the hand held stone to get the groove in the edge..............

[Taogem]

I am still hooked on the simplicity of Adrian's groove wrapping.

I always have been too..

Your are beautiful Adrian !  

[southerly]

Here is the link to Adrian's post on how he does the grove cuts, very cool.

http://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/index.php/topic,3037.0.html

And Skystone

http://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/index.php/topic,6286.0.html

Thanks for sharing.

David

[Steve]

George.....The Admin removed the attachments to construction thread - http://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/index.php/topic,6286.0.html .....................

[hulagrub]

Great job!

[stonesthatrock]

those are all wonderful............    
mary ann

[asianfire]

It's time for you to get a job with Willy Wonka! 

Absolutely delicious work, looks like you could bite right into them.

Lovely and very clean work!

[Allen]

Thanks for the comments all.

Adrain has a tutorial on groove wrapping at   http://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/index.php/topic,6025.0.html

The top stone does look like a boiled lolly (candy) or someone else thought sushi, a piece of fatty salmon.

[skystone]

The "new & improved" groove wrap cutter. Is still up in the home built section. I'm really not sure how to post the actual link.
Mike

[Allen]

This is the one you are referring to Mike?

http://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/index.php/topic,6292.0.html

Being the lazy type I just adapt m/c's being used all the time in this case the 6" trim saw.

I have cut a thin piece of ply as the base to stop the blade wobbling and another bit of timber with 2 screws at the back as the stone guide and to give depth from the back.

[skystone]

Yep that's the one. I posted it after making one for myself. Works pretty well if you have the rotary tool.
Mike

[mossyrockhound]

Those are all excellent!  The colors are so vivid!  I really like groove-wrapped stones, but I don't have a machine to put the grooves in.  I'll have to check out the homemade one.

Garry

[DonniesTreasures]

Gosh those are gorgeous cabs.  One thing I love about the groove wrap is it's simplicity & how nicely it shows off the stone!  Will eventually have to figure out a way to do it myself. 

[muleshoejoe]

Nice cabs....... and a great way to show them off. 
MSJ

[EAGems]

All gorgeous pieces!  Love 'em!  I think my favorite though is the Blue Hills Agate Creek.