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Post by tkrueger3 on Oct 11, 2009 14:55:10 GMT -5
Here are the errors that I now know to avoid: (1) start with a smaller center stone (2) make really really sure the mating surfaces are FLAT! (3) only glue 2 sides at a time, then allow to set good (4) use stone that are about equal MOH's hardness So, with that in mind, here is my very first attempt at an intarsia. Size is 2-5/8" tall by 1-7/8" wide. Stones are obsidian, sodalite, and the center is something resembling coprolite:  Thanks for looking! I promise to do a better job on the next one. Tom |
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Post by Toad on Oct 11, 2009 15:22:24 GMT -5
Its a good start. Like the combination of stones.
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Post by moondragon on Oct 11, 2009 16:21:33 GMT -5
Tom its really good. For a first time try, its excellent. Really pleasing color and stone combo.
Keep it up:)
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Oct 11, 2009 17:01:14 GMT -5
Tom,
That's nothing to be ashamed about! The biggest battle is actually sitting down to attempt one...and you conquered that 1st step. I like your use of stones as well. Keep it up...your doing excellent!
Steve
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Post by wyobrian on Oct 11, 2009 17:19:23 GMT -5
Great first try i like it  Brian |
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Post by superioragates on Oct 11, 2009 17:30:42 GMT -5
That is a great start Tom!! I know I wouldn't attempt anything like that, even if I did have the equipment!! Marie
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Post by rockmanken on Oct 11, 2009 18:05:04 GMT -5
Very good job, Tom. Keep it up, we want to see more.
Ken
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damammy
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Post by damammy on Oct 11, 2009 18:13:35 GMT -5
Tom that is pretty!!!!!!!!!!! Donna
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Post by tkrueger3 on Oct 11, 2009 18:48:41 GMT -5
Thanks everybody for the kind words. There will be a lot more thought and planning going into the next one I attempt, for sure!
Tom
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Post by NDK on Oct 11, 2009 20:19:12 GMT -5
You know Tom, these don't look easy, and you seemed to pull it off without a hitch.
I can see some eye poppers coming from you in the near future!
Nate
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Post by montanamuskrat on Oct 12, 2009 1:13:25 GMT -5
Good job Tom, first try, I like it.
Tom
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Post by Tonyterner on Oct 13, 2009 12:52:51 GMT -5
You are off to a great start! I can't imagine I'd do anywhere near as good as this on my first try.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Oct 13, 2009 19:04:44 GMT -5
I totally missed this one, that's sweet!! I really love the combination of stones that you used, and you did a great job |
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Post by Tweetiepy on Oct 13, 2009 21:20:31 GMT -5
Not having done any of these yet (and I don't think I have the capacity to do this) I think your lousy first attempt has one hell of an excellent end result! I think it looks fabulous and that you did an outstanding job.
Flats are super hard to do on any surface, never mind on a mix of materials -
I applaud your great job!
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Post by Bejewelme on Oct 15, 2009 11:46:31 GMT -5
Tom:
Wow I think that was a beautiful first attempt. The use of stones is what always appeals to me and that was a great color combination and a beautiful cab! I know how hard it is to do and this is a beauty!
Amber
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Post by tkrueger3 on Oct 15, 2009 20:34:51 GMT -5
Thanks for the nice words, folks.
Garry (mossyrockhound) sent me a wonderful tutorial on how to make an intarsia, and that's what I tried to follow. I think it turned out ok, considering how much I learned in the process. And thanks to Garry - it's great tut!
Tom
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Post by frane on Oct 18, 2009 8:33:00 GMT -5
There is nothing lousy about that! What a difficult thing to do and your first looks fantastic!
Fran
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Post by carloscinco on Oct 18, 2009 20:08:12 GMT -5
It's a sign of things to come! Keeping edges square is not for the faint of heart. Great first attempt.
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Post by opalkutz on Oct 19, 2009 10:55:04 GMT -5
I'd say its very good for your first attempt. The point is that you made one, they will get better and better. Looking forward to seeing how you progress so I hope you keep posting more of them. Intarsia is something I'd like to do one day so its also very helpful to see the process through other peoples work. Go on make another ;D
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