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Post by kk on Mar 21, 2013 7:48:18 GMT -5
Started a snake-project recently in two-layered petwood, but after freeing the snake, I didn't get any ideas for the back of the piece. So I started something else.   Montana agate  And done:  One more time a bit closer  Montana agate still remains one of my favorite materials to work with and its sad to see how under-appreciated this wonderful material is (both in art and in monetary terms). Best regards and have a great weekend ahead, Kurt |
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Mar 21, 2013 8:39:58 GMT -5
I love it! Beautiful |
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Post by roy on Mar 21, 2013 8:58:48 GMT -5
thats cool kurt what grit do you use to rough in the shape? i got a 80 grit bit the other day to us on my fa and it is slow grinding
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Post by gr on Mar 21, 2013 9:15:37 GMT -5
I think you are a true craftsman Kurt. That is a really nice work of art
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Post by orrum on Mar 21, 2013 9:48:04 GMT -5
Great job!!!!
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Post by helens on Mar 21, 2013 10:08:47 GMT -5
Kurt, that's gorgeous:)!!
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Post by Fossilman on Mar 21, 2013 11:05:56 GMT -5
WOW!!!
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Post by Noosh9057 on Mar 21, 2013 11:15:42 GMT -5
Wow I love them!!!
Roger
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2013 12:23:13 GMT -5
Perfect subject for the spotted agate!
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Post by kk on Mar 21, 2013 18:26:39 GMT -5
Thanks everyone.
Montana is fun to work with as there are few growthrings if any, and hence allows a lot more designs than most agates Inclusions while in a huge range too, are seldom too dominant to take away from any design ideas that the basecolor might have inspired.
Sorry about the grid question as I don't have an answer to that. Most base work up to the second set of pictures have been done with cutting-wheels. Plus I buy burrs in the shop basically one by one. None of that stuff is labeled, so I buy by feel, rough and fine. That's all I know about the grid I'm afraid.
Till here for now, thanks again for all the kind comments, remain herewith, Kurt
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Post by TByrd on Mar 21, 2013 21:01:05 GMT -5
That is gorgeous!! Can I use your pattern to try another carving? I just love it.
Tammy
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Post by kk on Mar 22, 2013 1:27:22 GMT -5
That is gorgeous!! Can I use your pattern to try another carving? I just love it. Tammy Absolutely no problem with me. Unfortunately not an original idea. I saw it as pendant with the flower being made of porcelain (I think), and a red cab underneath a couple of weeks ago. Love orchids in general and that was just the best excuse to get something going. Will PM you the saved picture in a few hours, when I get back to my own computer. |
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Post by Toad on Mar 22, 2013 7:02:01 GMT -5
I like it.
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Post by fantastic5 on Mar 22, 2013 8:11:27 GMT -5
My mind is blown! That's amazing!!
What sort of tools are you using to polish with? That is amazing and completely above my pay grade, but would be something my husband would be good at.
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Post by grayfingers on Mar 23, 2013 20:29:31 GMT -5
As always, Amazing! You take Montana agate to a level previously unseen, at least by me.
Bill
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Post by rockingthenorth on Mar 23, 2013 20:35:21 GMT -5
Wow!!!! It's beautiful
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Post by jamesp on Mar 24, 2013 17:40:58 GMT -5
Incredible workmanship.Montana is so fracture free and tough.That is particularly high grade piece.
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Post by kk on Mar 24, 2013 18:24:49 GMT -5
My mind is blown! That's amazing!! What sort of tools are you using to polish with? That is amazing and completely above my pay grade, but would be something my husband would be good at. KISS principle! ;D ;D For me, the polish comes through hand-sanding with 220/400/600/1200/2000 grid paper followed by 50000 Diamond-paste on felt and then leather to clean up. Montana is often fractured and especially where two strong colors meet, is easy to crumble. But for me, the danger of that is only present during the cutting-stage (Hand-held Dremel, 2 inch blade) because its unstable by hand and I sometimes put undue pressure on places where I should not. But as soon as grinding starts, Montana has always held up very well for me. |
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Post by hubrocks on Apr 13, 2013 20:51:07 GMT -5
Outstanding piece KK ! Like it lots.
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Post by jamesp on May 10, 2013 7:25:57 GMT -5
Again,that is a fine piece of work, Kurt.
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