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Post by kk on Aug 24, 2013 20:11:22 GMT -5
While waiting to get to the shops to buy new burrs for frosting the quartz, I started a new project. Cut this Thunderegg from Agate Creek in Australia, a few weeks back:  At first I gave the third from the right a shot, by trying to turn it into a cab. Did not like that look too much, plus I saw something at the back of it. So I tried to cut of the table of the cab to thin it out for a possible carving.  As you can see in the following pictures, that separated solid agate from all the other unstable rest. Now at first I thought I can throw the whole thing away, but as it turns out it just enabled another project. Needed a second one so I went on to destruct all the pieces in the Thunderegg to get this pair.  I shaped the pieces this time first (something new for me), as I would like to keep it to as few cuts as possible. Here are the pieces as or right now.  Now the hardest part is still to come, fitting everything together and mounting on a background. |
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Post by Rockhobbit on Aug 24, 2013 20:31:06 GMT -5
Those carvings are amazing! I so admire your work!!
Sheri
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Post by kk on Aug 25, 2013 20:30:24 GMT -5
Thank you Sheri and Scott.
Still a long way to go to call that one in. The fitting on a background alone, gives me fits and I'm not sure if I should just put it away for a week or two and then have a go at it again.
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Post by Tom on Aug 25, 2013 22:19:05 GMT -5
Those are freaking awesome! I have to figure out this entire fire agate thing  |
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Post by kk on Aug 26, 2013 7:18:31 GMT -5
Thank you Tom. Its relatively easy once you get started, and once you do its addictive. First fitting:  |
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Post by vegasjames on Aug 26, 2013 8:16:54 GMT -5
Incredible work.
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Post by Tom on Aug 26, 2013 10:45:57 GMT -5
I agree James it truly is incredible
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Post by Toad on Aug 28, 2013 16:19:51 GMT -5
Great concept and execution
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Post by kk on Sept 2, 2013 7:38:02 GMT -5
Got some time today and created the background for the intended angel.  The wing on the right is already fitted tight. The FA will be mounted on a pin holding that wing in place and then the left wing will be mounted on another pin. Here is a mock-up for fitting the back and how I think this should look  Best regards and have a great week, Kurt |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Sept 2, 2013 8:02:14 GMT -5
I love your work on the angel (actually, all of your carvings). Truly a vision! I especially like how you left the hole in the backing to represent a halo.
Thanks for sharing, and keep 'em coming.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2013 12:28:49 GMT -5
[speechless]
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Sept 2, 2013 13:53:44 GMT -5
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Post by beefjello on Sept 2, 2013 14:28:43 GMT -5
Incredible!! Your talent for sculpting knows no bounds!
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Post by kk on Sept 2, 2013 17:36:10 GMT -5
Thank you all. Its fun trying out new things, even when it feels like, taking forever. I'm not sure about "No bounds", as I seem to run my head against the wall all the time. Its a recurring contradiction: on one side, I love the challenge, on the other I rant about it, but..... that's just me. |
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Post by lzcrystal on Jan 7, 2014 4:41:00 GMT -5
It is a intereting angel,nice work !
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Post by pghram on Jan 8, 2014 17:38:01 GMT -5
Amazing.
Rich
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Post by wireholic on Jan 24, 2014 18:38:27 GMT -5
That is so cool! Cant wait to see it finished
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Post by radio on Jan 24, 2014 19:32:52 GMT -5
Nice work! Awesome way to turn an "uh oh" into something incredible!
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Post by adrian65 on Jan 25, 2014 1:21:07 GMT -5
Amazing! Such beautiful carved pieces would deserve a beautiful metal setting, which would complete the beauty of the fire agate silouhette.
Adrian
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Post by jamesp on Jan 25, 2014 8:54:28 GMT -5
Great creation Kurt. Keep em coming. Do you have a secure safe to put those treasures in?
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