mossyrockhound
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Post by mossyrockhound on Jan 4, 2009 19:44:26 GMT -5
If you have some slabs of equal thickness and want to do something different with them, you might consider making a bowl out of them. I have quite a few slabs of Graveyard Point Plume agate, so I decided I would make a candy dish. I call it the "Pentagon Plume Candy Dish" because it has five sides and is made of plume agate. All pieces were individually polished (both sides) before gluing (with Epoxy 330). Pentagon plume candy dish - end view Pentagon plume candy dish - top view - lid removed
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Jan 4, 2009 20:11:16 GMT -5
Fantastically Delicious! I love seeing all the different things everyone comes up with! Thanks for posting. Steve
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Post by NatureNut on Jan 4, 2009 20:22:08 GMT -5
Wow! Incredibly amazing! Jo
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Post by deb193redux on Jan 4, 2009 20:27:45 GMT -5
Nice work. It looks like you've done some bevel-cuts. Any chance of a photo tutorial? What tools are you using for cutting and grinding and polishing...
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navi
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Post by navi on Jan 4, 2009 20:31:27 GMT -5
OMG!!!! that is AMAZING!!! seriously, you could go into business making those.
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Post by Michael John on Jan 4, 2009 20:38:28 GMT -5
Hehehe something to put rocks in! I love it!
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mossyrockhound
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Post by mossyrockhound on Jan 4, 2009 20:51:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliments. They are really uplifting! ;D Tools used: Old Hillquist arbor with 8-inch diamond grinding and sanding drums. I have a metal tool rest for the grinding wheels which I adjusted until I got the right bevel angles. Could I give a photo tutorial: Well, an old friend of mine said when you do something without written instructions, it is "art". When you can write down every step so that anyone can do it, it becomes a "science". Right now I would have to say that making an intarsia bowl is still an "art". So, with my limited photography and literacy skills I would have to say I probably could not do a photo tutorial . I will say however that you need to start with a cardboard prototype before you even select your stones. Also, it is absolutely imperative that you use slabs all of the same thickness (I always cut my slabs 3/16 inch thick), unless doing a cut for a specialty item. Note: If I tried to sell these for a living, I would starve. I've got about 150 hours into this one little candy dish (measures about 5 inches across). mr
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MidNight~Rocksi3
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Post by MidNight~Rocksi3 on Jan 4, 2009 21:43:21 GMT -5
Now that's BadAzz!!! I guess you could even use it as a knick knack pattywack dish.. or.. wow the possiblities are endless.. Cool idea and pics yo!
*smiles* Roxy
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Post by Condor on Jan 4, 2009 21:56:12 GMT -5
Wow, that is so incredibly cool. Congratulations.
Condor
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Post by fishenman on Jan 5, 2009 1:22:09 GMT -5
Absolutely beautiful bowl. You do some amazing work.
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Jan 5, 2009 6:38:14 GMT -5
I agree, that's art! Not only cutting those slabs equally, but also chamfering the edges to a certain angle to fit each other! The pentagon box looks so good! Congratulations for your skill and patienty. 150 hours for this beauty? That was fast! Adrian
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Post by LCARS on Jan 5, 2009 13:50:34 GMT -5
Wow, that is some real pro work and a fine looking result!
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chassroc
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Post by chassroc on Jan 5, 2009 13:54:20 GMT -5
Mossy, That is one of the best I've ever seen. Congradulations of some fine intarsia! csroc
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Post by sitnwrap on Jan 5, 2009 13:58:09 GMT -5
That has to be the most beautiful candy dish I have ever seen. You have an incredable gift and the hours you labored creating this is a testimony of your creative ethic.
In plain english, that is gorgeous and I stand and applaud your accomplishment!
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Post by Tweetiepy on Jan 5, 2009 14:35:43 GMT -5
that's a show piece if ever I saw one! - beautiful work and great end product -
There is no end to everyone's creativity - I'm impressed!
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Post by Bejewelme on Jan 5, 2009 23:47:39 GMT -5
WOW, I don't think I could ever work on something for 150 hours!!!! That is so beautiful, what an excellent piece!!! Thanks for posting that amazing work!!! Amber
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Post by beefjello on Jan 6, 2009 0:03:20 GMT -5
Man oh man that is just incredible!!
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Post by BuiltonRock on Jan 6, 2009 20:53:02 GMT -5
Definitely art! Fine art!! John
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