dustys
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Post by dustys on Oct 4, 2024 19:21:06 GMT -5
How do you learn to create chess pieces from rocks found on the beaches in Canada?
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Post by liveoak on Oct 4, 2024 19:38:38 GMT -5
Practice, practice, practice, grasshopper  Patty
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Post by gemfeller on Oct 4, 2024 19:46:39 GMT -5
How do you learn to create chess pieces from rocks found on the beaches in Canada? The technique is no different than that used on rocks found on American beaches. |
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Post by dustys on Oct 4, 2024 20:07:39 GMT -5
Oh I was just saying I'm in Canada. And I'm new to this.
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Post by RWA3006 on Oct 4, 2024 21:45:35 GMT -5
Should I assume you are thinking about carving them?
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Post by gemfeller on Oct 4, 2024 23:54:59 GMT -5
Oh I was just saying I'm in Canada. And I'm new to this. Welcome to the Forum. I was just being a jerk. It depends on the shapes you have in mind and he type of rocks you use. Rocks vary tremendously in hardness and other properties. If you plan to carve the pieces you'll need to invest in some rather expensive specialized equipment and spend considerable time learning the process. It isn't a beginner job. |
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Post by whalecottagedesigns on Oct 5, 2024 3:20:24 GMT -5
Hi dustysRock is really hard, will not be as easy to carve into shapes as wood is. (This does not mean it cannot be done, people carve on rock all the time, it is just slower and harder) My best cheapest guess would be to purchase something like a flex shaft Dremel type tool, get the appropriate diamond burrs you stick into that, and working in or under water - carve the rock. Then get some of the Nova points for the polishing of the pieces. If you type Carving Stone with Dremel into Yourtubes - you will get some good ideas from folks about the process. Theo |
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Post by dustys on Oct 5, 2024 5:11:33 GMT -5
Thanks everyone.
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Post by chris1956 on Oct 5, 2024 5:20:12 GMT -5
I was just wondering (I don't have any experience in carving). Would it make sense to start practicing with softer stones first? Before you start spending a lot of time on something hard that you could ruin easily?
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Post by liveoak on Oct 5, 2024 6:20:38 GMT -5
Sorry dustys , I wasn't being helpful. But I was being honest, carving takes a lot of time.
I've done a little of it, not as intricate as a chess piece.
One thing that got me started was a tutorial from Hans Meevis. I foolishly started with a hard stone (petrified wood), but something like alabaster that is soft would be a lot easier & faster.
Diamond burs with a dremel or flex shaft are a must-have and used with water, They are actually dental tools.
Only thing is mizzy wheels are used dry. I found to use them outside with a fan blowing the dust away & wear a face mask.
For this, I have a stationary spindle and hand hold the rock and bring it into the bit, for the initial grind/shape.
I wasn't kidding, it's time-consuming, but addicting.
Here's a simple leaf I did a while back.
If you are serious, start with a simple shape & move up from there.
Good Luck & post pictures
Patty
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dustys
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Post by dustys on Oct 5, 2024 6:45:00 GMT -5
Patty
That's gorgeous
Thank you
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Post by Starguy on Oct 7, 2024 10:33:41 GMT -5
dustys. It’s neat that you have a project in mind. Chess pieces are pretty regular shapes. I would think you could do a lot of stock removal with a lapidary saw. That might help minimize the dremel/foredom work. I could almost see shaping them on a saw then tumble shaping/ polishing them. It sounds time consuming but what a sense of satisfaction playing a match with pieces you made. Outstanding idea! Soapstone can be carved with chisels, files, rifflers and sandpaper. It might be a good material to develop your technique. I would be really interested to see a carved rock chess set.
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Post by Starguy on Oct 7, 2024 10:46:26 GMT -5
How do you learn to create chess pieces from rocks found on the beaches in Canada? The technique is no different than that used on rocks found on American beaches. Ten thousand comedians out of work in this country and you’re trying to be funny. I wish I’d have thought of that response. |
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Post by dustys on Oct 7, 2024 15:23:54 GMT -5
dustys. It’s neat that you have a project in mind. Chess pieces are pretty regular shapes. I would think you could do a lot of stock removal with a lapidary saw. That might help minimize the dremel/foredom work. I could almost see shaping them on a saw then tumble shaping/ polishing them. It sounds time consuming but what a sense of satisfaction playing a match with pieces you made. Outstanding idea! Soapstone can be carved with chisels, files, rifflers and sandpaper. It might be a good material to develop your technique. I would be really interested to see a carved rock chess set. I have a long way to go if I want to impress my mom with a chess set one day. But maybe one day! |
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Post by 1dave on Oct 11, 2024 10:18:22 GMT -5
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Post by 1dave on Oct 11, 2024 10:37:03 GMT -5
Have Fun!  |
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