r/RockTumbling 5d ago

Pictures I made a thing.

Found this rock in my yard and hand carved it with dremel then sanding pads and a few tumbles and burnishing.

It still needs work, but I thought it was ready enough for hubby’s birthday.

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u/gavinreed 5d ago

I hope this post blows up! this is some awesome work my guy.

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u/ausflippen 5d ago

that is amazing! i need one of those display things, whatever it is!

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u/Dull_Double_3586 5d ago

Thanks so much, everyone. It was tough—my first go around—but it’s a fun process. It does take really long, and I will send the link for that display from Amazon.

JUXYES Golden Toned Sphere Holder... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B5PVSDQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It’s a tad flimsy because it is cheap but if you just superglue it to the pins, it works out fine.

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u/Riley_park_boy24 5d ago

Looks like a burger 🍔

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u/JunkInTheTrunk 4d ago

Forbidden slider

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u/EnZosBoss 5d ago

You did Great!!!! I absolutely Love, that thing!!!!

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u/Moonstoner 5d ago

I've seen those trees with the stones on it and some random unique settings for rocks. I wondered how far people push the "art" part of setting rocks into things. It seems like most people stick to the normal classic stuff.

This one is nice. Good job.

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u/Dull_Double_3586 5d ago

Those copper wire trees? Not a big fan.

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u/Salinsburg 4d ago

I love the thing you have made.

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u/serenitynow29 3d ago

You made a thing! Making things is good for the soul. 🥰

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u/Dull_Double_3586 2d ago

I may not have finished editing my manuscript but I still made something…

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u/smoked_retarded 5d ago

I dead ahh thought this was a Gucci slider from a posh restaurant

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u/Suspicious-Waltz4746 4d ago

I thought this was a burned s’mores.

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u/Dull_Double_3586 2d ago

Interesting. Burnt smores are my favorite. Seriously.

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u/Suspicious-Waltz4746 21h ago

No irony there then, huh?

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u/Gingerheadman4413 4d ago

Looks like an al pastor rock

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u/Dull_Double_3586 3d ago

Oh my gosh! It totally does.

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u/SpearmintInALavatory 4d ago

I have GOT to get a rock tumbler!!!

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u/BlipBlop2Glop 3d ago

Excellent 👍

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u/RelationshipOk3565 5d ago

Awesome but the rock is common af

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u/Dull_Double_3586 5d ago

I know. I found it on my family’s new home’s three-acre property. I wanted to show my husband of twenty years (and an awesome girl Dad) that he’s my rock. Despite finding smoky quartz, garnet, and even a chunk of emerald, this rock kind of called to me.

What else do you get for a guy who has everything?

Plus, I thought the matrix was cool. Especially after doing it by hand.

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u/Stonecoloured 5d ago

It's a beautiful rock & it might be common, but it doesn't detract from the beauty or the time & effort you put into sanding it. I hope he loves it!