One of my first purchases was from a seller who had some core samples from the old Ropes Mine, located near Ishpeming. These cores all vary in color and and each unique. Some sparkle with little flecks of gold along the veins when held to the light. This material is quite soft and I cut many pieces in the studio. Being so easy to work with, I was able to trim, facet and polish at home.
One of my favorite core samples was rich with Serpentine and the pieces are a dark green with slight marbling. While I love a good faceted square or rectangle, I let a few of these pieces guide me and ended up with some cool funky shapes. While they dont polish up to a high sheen, I am still really happy with how they turned out and wish they photographed better because they really are prettier in person.
More information about the Ropes Mine can be found
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