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Cabochons Made, no pictures yet :(

OK so I have made some cabochons now. Not 100% satisfied with them, but not too bad for a first attempt.

I don't have pictures to show yet. I took some but the light wasn't too good and the focus was bad so they look like little coloured blobs. I am going to ask the expert - Dave - to take the photos for me and if he can do it today I will post them later this evening.
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  1. Dust'n Lint8 July 2009 at 17:00

    I rushed right over to see the new things ... what do you mean no pictures yet ? LOL ... I'll be back.

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  2. SDSA Motorcycle Couriers8 July 2009 at 18:50

    Just tried to get a few shots for you but the light is no good right now, will photo them for you tomorrow

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  3. Shalini Austin Metalsmith8 July 2009 at 18:56

    Lol Dust'n Lint I have been promised photos for tomorrow

    Thank you Dave you are so kind :-)

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