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Post by kk on Jan 10, 2013 9:40:49 GMT -5
Was in the planing for 14 months, broke 3 swords myself during carving and another cracked during setting, so had to give it a fifth try. Now thanks to Steve Ferenz of New Mexico the project is finally done and I got it yesterday. We choose a mixture of metals; silver, brass and copper to get a good contrast of the intended design (horse and lion my two star-signs according to western and Chinese zodiac). Steve is an incredible artist working with sheet-metal and managed seamless transitions throughout. Here is a shot indoors  That thing is shiny with a plus, so out-doors every move you make with the camera gives you a play of light.  And the best shot from today  Oh yeah, the Simatar is the same material as the lizard last year: Indonesian Chrysocolla. So much for exporting jobs to China, I for one prefer, Western quality craftsmanship. LOL Best regards, Kurt |
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Post by Toad on Jan 11, 2013 21:08:16 GMT -5
Love that metal work - incredible!!
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Post by Pat on Jan 11, 2013 21:26:27 GMT -5
Splendid!!!
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Post by Sabre52 on Jan 12, 2013 12:56:41 GMT -5
Wow! That is a truly incredible piece.....Mel
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billg22
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Post by billg22 on Jan 12, 2013 13:58:57 GMT -5
Real nice work.
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Post by cabjunky on Jan 12, 2013 22:56:06 GMT -5
Nicely done.
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Post by NDK on Jan 13, 2013 0:12:54 GMT -5
That's a wonderful collaboration. Very cool!
Nate
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Post by TByrd on Jan 13, 2013 23:32:18 GMT -5
Wow is right!
Tammy
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Post by chassroc on Jan 14, 2013 8:40:37 GMT -5
that is Great work...Love the piercing especially.
What is the scale of this piece?
charlie
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Post by helens on Jan 14, 2013 13:51:46 GMT -5
That is breathtaking!!
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 14, 2013 13:55:24 GMT -5
Nice work!
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Post by kk on Jan 14, 2013 17:57:57 GMT -5
Thank you everyone, Yes, it looks fantastic; Steve did a wonderful job. Can't take much credit for it myself, as I only did the sword and overall design. It was Steve who made it all possible. that is Great work...Love the piercing especially. What is the scale of this piece? charlie Its huge, when compared with other pendants of mine at 80 x 70mm overall. Piercing? What do you mean with that? The setting? After the Montana sword cracked, having it set by gluing and using two bands running over the top of it, we decided to use the eyes and an additional hole at the back of the lower part of the blade for pins to hold it in place. We believe that that puts less stress on the sword. As this is not a piece hat would be worn on a day by day basis, that should be save enough. Best regards, Kurt |
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Post by cherok on Jan 14, 2013 19:39:19 GMT -5
You are very talented, creating a beautiful piece.
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Post by rockingthenorth on Jan 14, 2013 20:07:47 GMT -5
Very nice work for both of you and it was worth the wait
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Post by mossyrockhound on Jan 15, 2013 19:12:38 GMT -5
That is amazing Kurt! You and Steve make an amazing team! Congratulations on completing a beautiful piece of art.
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Post by susand24224 on Jan 18, 2013 0:47:51 GMT -5
I'm not sure what to say--it amazes me.
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Post by rattlehead on Jan 31, 2013 10:24:08 GMT -5
Thats awesome
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Post by Tom on Feb 11, 2013 21:50:51 GMT -5
Wow that is stunning!
Tom
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Post by gr on Feb 11, 2013 22:39:07 GMT -5
That is amazing work Kurt! You do very good work and your projects are a lesson in patience for me
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Post by kk on Feb 12, 2013 2:53:21 GMT -5
Thanks everyone.  You do very good work and your projects are a lesson in patience for me Not patient enough,.... I still break my fair share of things. ;D |
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