kenbarnes
off to a rocking start
Member since October 2019
Posts: 1
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Post by kenbarnes on Oct 11, 2019 22:18:11 GMT -5
I’ve been a stone carver for 23 years but have found myself attracted to some of the fancier stones of late. I’ve carved everything from 8,000 granite boulders to 40-lb snowflake obsidian but might be moving lighter weight as I age. My ideal stone to carve would be a 20-lb fire agate, except I couldn’t afford it. And it would be too precious.
I can answer lots of questions about carving and polishing larger pieces, though I know nothing about slabbing or anything to do with lapidary so I’ll be lurking as I learn.
You can see samples at: Ken-Barnes dot com
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stonemon
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2017
Posts: 1,024
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Post by stonemon on Oct 11, 2019 22:22:32 GMT -5
Welcome to you from western Oregon!
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Post by parfive on Oct 11, 2019 22:44:49 GMT -5
Helluva variety of work, Ken. Sovereign in particular caught my eye and Trikonasana reminded me of the Kelpies.
I don’t know if anyone’s ever had a 20-lb fire agate, but big Brazilian agates might suit your talents.
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Post by TheRock on Oct 11, 2019 22:50:21 GMT -5
kenbarnes to RTH Forum from ~Duke in SW/Michigan. Welcome aboard By the way great website nice stuff!
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Post by RocksInNJ on Oct 11, 2019 23:35:40 GMT -5
Wow what an impressive background you have there. I hope you find as much enjoyment with the lighter rocks as well and a big welcome to a wonderful place.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Oct 12, 2019 9:47:36 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern Arizona!
Lovely website and some really interesting pieces you've carved.
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jimaz
spending too much on rocks
Member since July 2018
Posts: 461
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Post by jimaz on Oct 12, 2019 14:02:32 GMT -5
Welcome from southern Arizona.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Oct 12, 2019 14:44:00 GMT -5
Greetings from Snohomish County, Ken! I signed up for your mailing list and hope to see some of your fine work in the Seattle area.
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Post by Pat on Oct 12, 2019 15:07:30 GMT -5
Welcome from California.
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Post by MsAli on Oct 12, 2019 15:10:39 GMT -5
Welcome from Mn
Your work is awesome!
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Post by As I in does tries! on Oct 31, 2019 1:27:00 GMT -5
Greetings from Scotland on the other side of the pond!
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