Busy Day

Posted by Bev Darby, Rock n Spheres on 27th Oct 2017

Starting early this AM, I was able to finish a Wolfe sphere.  I will be taking a break from making these spheres for awhile.  I was able to hand grind a Bumble Bee Jasper sphere and the Chariote Sphere that was ordered at the last show.

Still working on the larger Wingate Agate sphere.  As this one has crystal vugs, I have been having a hard time getting it to rotate in the high speed machine.  I have to stand and drive it continuously so was unable to get it ready for polish today.  Hopefully Alan will make a decision soon as to which one he will keep.  I will need to rework the one I made for him all those years ago.  My process is so different with much better results.

The Wonderstone sphere that has been grinding forever still is not round.  It may just have to take a rest if I ever get caught up on the spheres waiting for their turn on the high speed machine.  The Bumble Bee and Charoite are in the grind mode now.  

The saws have just stopped singing now.  I managed to get the corners off 2 Charoite spheres and am now working on a Marra Mamba cube and another Bumble Bee jasper cube.  Being cubed is more Bumble Bee Jasper and some Magnetite in Black Jade.  

It is now time to kick back and relax before starting dinner.  I used the "its a junk food night" card last night so I wouldn't have to cook.  Now I need to get creative.

Thanks for reading........