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Post by kk on Apr 20, 2018 17:58:01 GMT -5
Lots of goodies here, personally I like the seeming possibilities in the third picture.
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Post by kk on Apr 19, 2018 9:47:45 GMT -5
The workmanship is amazing as always Holy Moly, you never let us down on your craftsmanship Kurt!!! Not yet. The difficult parts are yet to come. The scorpion will be rather small, and Dino bone is not known to hold up very well when worked to thin shapes. The intended centipede needs curvature that I'm anything but sure, if I can manage. Still pondering material. Thinking it needs to be in some screaming colour.
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Post by kk on Apr 17, 2018 10:05:27 GMT -5
The workmanship is amazing as always kk , but eweeeee.... Not yet. The eweee factor is supposed to still come.......
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Post by kk on Apr 17, 2018 6:41:38 GMT -5
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Post by kk on Apr 16, 2018 9:33:42 GMT -5
Love the transplanting of native flora! That tank is gonna fill very fast! Better that, than bringing in new species that dont belong here. The only thing that I brought up was mint (driving abundantly since December) and a chilly plant that did not fare too well. Both are pugnacious and will bite with abandon if threatened. Viper would have been interesting as it is only known in two isolated areas within Hong Kong territory, since a relatively short time. I'm not afraid of snakes and love watching them from afar. But have a healthy respect for them regardless to potential danger to myself, dogs and other people or not.
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Post by kk on Apr 16, 2018 0:06:17 GMT -5
Nice day out. No problem with ticks over here, but gotta check for leeches.....
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Post by kk on Apr 15, 2018 23:57:49 GMT -5
That snake polished beautifully! With all those pieces, I can't even imagine what you will be doing. Definitely have to watch this thread. Todays piece gives an idea whats coming up. pplips 1 by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Inner part of the lip is not curved enough to realistically show teeth. So sand what I got, and then change curvature tomorrow.
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Post by kk on Apr 15, 2018 23:51:27 GMT -5
Your place is turning into a weekend mansion [by our standards], not just a weekend getaway. Lot of effort invested there, and a fine job of it. Yes, lots of experimenting (have never done any of those things before). Not much money involved, I use mostly what lies around. The physical effort is one of the attractions. These days, I spend far too much free time on the computer, and even at work, its only talking. So its nice to get down and dirty for a change.
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Post by kk on Apr 15, 2018 23:47:32 GMT -5
You've done a lot! I like your plumbing. Maybe you can post some of the first pictures to show some of the new folks how far your little project has come. Shoot, I wouldn't mind a little before and after, either. Lets do that after the door-shutters and the wastewater divert are done.
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Post by kk on Apr 15, 2018 18:36:45 GMT -5
Colour play is still there. Yes cracks galore, yet still way to fab for the fish-tank.
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Post by kk on Apr 15, 2018 18:28:30 GMT -5
Looking great overall, but liking the seam agate and turquoise the best.
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Post by kk on Apr 15, 2018 18:24:38 GMT -5
Nice practice material. Lets see what comes out of it. Looks like you got a match colourwise to your nail-polish (second pic in original post)
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Post by kk on Apr 15, 2018 18:14:22 GMT -5
Had not done much in stone these past few months as,.... I was racing to beat the rains..... Wanted to have the water-tank ready before the rainy season starts. Nearly done, just needs the metal-plate to close it safely and a nicer finish on the outside, but ready to test if it will hold water as needed. Sunset Peak Project by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Roof is sealed too, and prepared to direct water to the tank. Sunset Peak Project by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Outdoor sink is ready to receive water from the tank. Still needs pipes and proper channels to divert/dispose of used water. Sunset Peak Project by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Time to green up bare patches that I created along the way. So taking plants and brushes from the saddle to replant. Plus rolled in some boulders to complete the BBQ corner. Sunset Peak Project by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Weather was fine, actually way to dry over the past few months. Giving opportunity to get things ready on target for Easter. Took several trips at night without using flashlights to show friends and my kids just how bad "Light-pollution" is around here. "Lucky" encounter. We just passed an area of the path that is overgrown, very dark, and known to have lots of sharp rocks on the path. So we had our torches on, and Krista noticed that fella laying across the path. I'm told by a young knowledgeable friend that this is a harmless Spotted Cat Snake, but cant help to suspect it might be a much more dangerous Pointed Scales Pitviper. Somehow in reference pictures, to me, the markings resemble the viper more than the harmless version. Sunset Peak Project by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Not much in regards to scenic pictures to be had. Air-pollution and haze is too strong, but still... Sunset Peak Project by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Thanks for looking, Kurt
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Post by kk on Apr 15, 2018 17:15:43 GMT -5
Moonstone teeth? LOL. I knew you could get that moonstone to work!!! Why not, might not be as strong as sheen can be, but proves to be versatile for its colour in general. The elephant tusks are holding up well now too. Had been wearing the elephant 24/7 on several occasions without any problems.
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Post by kk on Apr 15, 2018 5:42:56 GMT -5
After what seems like months, I'm finally getting back to the machine to do some work in stone. Just got started on my intended project for the month, a combo of 6 different pieces to be combined into a concept piece/pendant. Started the easy ones first, Mexican Fire Agate bug, and some teeth out of Orrums US Moonstone. April projects by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Biggest challenge will likely be to realize a small scorpion out of Dino Bone.... In the meantime, finished up an Ugly Duckling leftover. At least now it can be used as pendant. April projects Mexican Fire Agate by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Overcast rainy conditions, so colours are better at hand..... April projects Mexican Fire Agate by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Thanks for looking, Kurt
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Post by kk on Apr 13, 2018 18:07:33 GMT -5
World class material, masterfully worked. Love the final look of all the pieces. As said before on here, simple lines, yet extremely elegant.
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Post by kk on Apr 9, 2018 6:58:13 GMT -5
Have you ever noticed the difference between the person that wants the job because it is a promotion that they want to further there career and the person that wants it because of the money? The person taking it for the money never rises to the level of the person taking it because they want to better them self..................MrP You obviously are leaving banking and financial industry in general out of that equation. The only competence needed there seems to be greed.
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Post by kk on Mar 31, 2018 19:25:02 GMT -5
Month run out too quickly. I'm not sure if I qualify as no picture of the rough. Just got one picture of the remaining slabette for which this was a test (my April project). pptesting 1 by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Pawancawara, from Indonesia Outdoor pawancawara by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Indoor Pawancawara by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Have a great Easter weekend everyone......
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Post by kk on Mar 23, 2018 2:35:25 GMT -5
One surprise that the video delivered was the image of manchupitchu. I never realized that image of a head. Not in person , as we camped there in the late 80's, and not from any pictures I ever saw. Will have to look at general images, and let's see if it is really so pronounced, or the image he showed is enhanced.
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Post by kk on Mar 23, 2018 2:31:30 GMT -5
Nice video again. But rather entry level. I was hoping that there would be more on the subject of the Bosnian pyramid.
Due to my activity as a tour guide in the 90's. I was very interested in comparative studies, and well aware of the pyramids showing up all around the globe. But the Bosnian pyramid was more speculation than fact back then. Also, the pyramids in China have given up a lot more information than the video suggest. But he is certainly right, China is in no hurry to give up any info on ongoing excavations held behind a huge wall of secrecy.
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