adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Dec 4, 2009 2:48:35 GMT -5
Hi everyone! Here's a pendant made of Lapis and African blue lace agate, together with a silver strip. Firstly, a couple of progress pics:   I used Bison epoxy to put the pieces together. And different angles of the finished pendant:     And a picture of the back:  Thank you for looking, Adrian
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steelandstone
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Post by steelandstone on Dec 4, 2009 3:11:12 GMT -5
Hey Santa,
That is too freaking cool. Your elfs are coming up with some cool ideas.
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Post by snuffy on Dec 4, 2009 8:07:10 GMT -5
Thats a good one. Like it!
snuffy
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Dec 4, 2009 10:07:54 GMT -5
add that to my wish list...wow ..nice
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Post by fishenman on Dec 4, 2009 11:40:48 GMT -5
Very nice Adrian.
How did you make that bail?
Geoff
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Simon
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Post by Simon on Dec 4, 2009 12:40:08 GMT -5
That's cool that is. Nice work.
Frosty
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Post by tkrueger3 on Dec 4, 2009 16:42:19 GMT -5
Adrian, that is WAAYYY cool! I'm curious how you managed to do the shaping/grinding/sanding with the silver sticking out of the top - it looks like it was NOT easy!
Tom
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Post by moondragon on Dec 4, 2009 18:28:26 GMT -5
This is probably one of the most awe inspiring pieces I have ever seen.
The reason I started this journey was that I loved intarsia.
Adrian, I think you should enter this in a competition. I think you would win many awards and recognition.
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spicer m
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Post by spicer m on Dec 4, 2009 21:41:49 GMT -5
I agree with moondragon, A fantastic Idea You came up with there. And very well exicuted as always.
Mike
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Post by mossyrockhound on Dec 5, 2009 1:00:58 GMT -5
Definitely groovy. Thanks for the tut.
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Dec 5, 2009 1:06:53 GMT -5
Thank you friends, I'm glad you like it  Moondragon, any idea of a contest I could compete in? So far I only competed in the Stoneageindustries monthly contest. Linna is a sweet, but I think she won't be glad to see me competing for the n-th time Adrian |
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Post by NatureNut on Dec 5, 2009 9:16:27 GMT -5
Santa, thanks so much for sharing your process. I was trying to mentally reverse-engineer it and your technique was a pleasant surprise. I always learn from your work Adrian! Thank you!
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Post by moondragon on Dec 5, 2009 11:23:49 GMT -5
Here is the contact info for the Lapidary Journal magazine. www.lapidaryjournal.com/aboutlj.cfmContact the editorial staff via email and tell them you would like to write an article for their magazine using the Stone and Metal Intarsia. They will jump all over it. Lots of people enjoy intarsia and there are never many articles written about it. And the design element of your piece is awesome. You got to think of a name for the design though. Something magical and romantic, like.....True Blue (is my love for you). You decide on name.. you are romantic person, you can see you are in the things you create. You have designed many things that are worthy of publishing but this one is so exciting with all the elements I think it should be first. What do the rest of yall think? |
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Post by NatureNut on Dec 5, 2009 12:29:55 GMT -5
Abso-friggen-tutely
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Dec 5, 2009 12:48:03 GMT -5
Thank you Moondragon. I just e-mailed them, let's see if they are interested. There are some awesome projects there, very elaborated and professional looking. I keep my fingers crossed.
Adrian
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Post by nancyf on Dec 5, 2009 19:32:08 GMT -5
That is fabulous! I just love your intarsias...wish I could buy some from you. The shipping must be horrific...not to mention customs. dang.... I'd even wrap some for you in trade! lol
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Post by Rockoonz on Dec 7, 2009 1:03:31 GMT -5
That is so cool. What an elegant design.
Lee
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Post by Bejewelme on Dec 7, 2009 13:11:24 GMT -5
Adrian:
Duh!!!! I saw this cab in the cab sectiona dn thought it was a long bail glued on, no clue it was cut into the stones like that! Youa re da man!!!! WOW, I dont know how you constantly come up with new and exciting ideas, you are a true artist!!! If you dont get in that magazine, there is no justice!!!
Amber
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 7, 2009 19:01:00 GMT -5
That's awesome!! You sure do come up with some great ideas  |
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Dec 7, 2009 23:29:09 GMT -5
Thank you all again. Your words are too kind.
Amber, yes that silver strip is still glued but also inserted in the cut stone.
Adrian
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