A few more intarsias

connrock
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A few more intarsias Nov 23, 2013 14:14:32 GMT -5 montanamuskrat and 1dave like this

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Post by connrock on Nov 23, 2013 14:14:32 GMT -5

I don't know if I want to call some of these cabs because they're getting pretty big so call them whatever you want! LOL
My joints are starting to look a little better but I'm still not there yet!I'm finding that the appearance of the joints seems to depend on the material (rocks)a lot.
I'm not sure what the inner piece int his one but it reminds me of a Bad Hair Day! LOLThe frame is Brazillian Agate and the back is some sort of very dark gray material?

This one has black obsidian in the center framed with a local white marble.The outer pieces are also obsidian,,,I believe it's mahogany obsidian.The joints came out pretty good on this one,,,,

The next one is my favorite out all I have done so far.I call it "Reflections"!
The center reminds me of mountains reflecting in a lake.
I don't know what the material is but I got it from Jamie(desertdweller) a long time ago.The outer pieces are the same material and the inner frame is made from green moss agate from India.

I'm working on 2 more right now and I don't think I'll ever attempt to make anything like these 2 again!
One is sort of diamond shaped and it ended up shaped like that due to "damage control" more then design! LOL
The other one has 2 fairly large curves,,,about 2" in length.Trying to get to perfect joints with an inner curve and outer curve is giving me fits and this one may end up looking like a diamond too,,,,after all the damage control!LOL
I'm having a terrible time trying to flat lap the joints on all of these as I can't really see what I'm doing,,,,kinda like a blind welder! LOL

connrock

Beacon Falls,CT

beefjello no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2006 Posts: 8,731	A few more intarsias Nov 23, 2013 15:45:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beefjello on Nov 23, 2013 15:45:24 GMT -5 Excellent pieces Tom!! Your Reflections is a perfectly framed work of art!
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1dave misunderstood rock expert Awed by the Universe! Member since October 2013 Posts: 11,924	A few more intarsias Nov 23, 2013 15:54:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 1dave on Nov 23, 2013 15:54:31 GMT -5 "Good Job" just doesn't hack it here. Very nice! The first is tad large for a ring, but would make a fab belt buckle!
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A few more intarsias Nov 23, 2013 16:04:41 GMT -5

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Post by mohs on Nov 23, 2013 16:04:41 GMT -5

Super WOW

those are freaking nice !
your joints are up right tight

your exactly right about certain types of rock
blending in on the joints better
hard mohs are a bear!
serps, lepidolite, marbles
softer mohs in other words
blend smoother

double wow !
I just saw the 3 parter
that incredible stone crafting lapidarying

more power to your
lap'n flat'n craft'n!

Ed

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bsky4463 fully equipped rock polisher Member since September 2013 Posts: 1,696	A few more intarsias Nov 23, 2013 16:22:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bsky4463 on Nov 23, 2013 16:22:14 GMT -5 Those are epic. Insane craftsmanship - great layout.
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Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	A few more intarsias Nov 23, 2013 17:08:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2013 17:08:45 GMT -5 I am really impressed. My hat is off to you. Jim

adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	A few more intarsias Nov 24, 2013 1:55:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Nov 24, 2013 1:55:57 GMT -5 Beauty and perfection at its best, Tom! All those intarsias are beautiful beyond words. Adrian
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connrock
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A few more intarsias Nov 24, 2013 10:46:29 GMT -5 Thunder69 and 1dave like this

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Post by connrock on Nov 24, 2013 10:46:29 GMT -5

Every time I post some of my work I'm overwhelmed buy the wonderful replies you all always give me and I never know what to say,,,,Thank You never seems like enough!
I've been sitting here for more the 10 minutes trying to come up with the right words but they're just not there so all I can say is Thank You,Thank You,Thank You,,from the bottom of my heart!
connrock

Beacon Falls,CT

roy gets rocks for Christmas no rock gets left behind Member since October 2010 Posts: 6,390	A few more intarsias Nov 24, 2013 11:29:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by roy on Nov 24, 2013 11:29:14 GMT -5 all are good but the third one is killer
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Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,718	A few more intarsias Nov 24, 2013 21:55:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Nov 24, 2013 21:55:32 GMT -5 Awesome!
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quartz Cave Dweller breakin' rocks in the hot sun Member since February 2010 Posts: 3,359	A few more intarsias Nov 24, 2013 22:16:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by quartz on Nov 24, 2013 22:16:41 GMT -5 Very nice work there, and an excellent choice/combination of materials. First thing in my mind when I saw the obsidian one was "two-way wrist T.V".
	Larry

WarrenA fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2003 Posts: 1,530	A few more intarsias Nov 24, 2013 23:20:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WarrenA on Nov 24, 2013 23:20:53 GMT -5 "ATTA BOY" Tom great work
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pghram has started giving rock gifts Member since May 2009 Posts: 3,897	A few more intarsias Nov 25, 2013 11:21:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pghram on Nov 25, 2013 11:21:40 GMT -5 Outstanding! That OB cab/intarsia is perfect. Rich

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A few more intarsias Nov 25, 2013 15:39:58 GMT -5

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Post by adrian65 on Nov 25, 2013 15:39:58 GMT -5

Well, Mr. Tom, if you're out of words maybe you should turn back to your cabbing machine and enchant us with some more of your wonderful intarsias.
The only problem is that you might expect another wave of (fully deserved) words of praise, which again would let you speechless and then again ... and so on

Adrian

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A few more intarsias Nov 25, 2013 19:35:37 GMT -5

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Post by kk on Nov 25, 2013 19:35:37 GMT -5

Adrian. Its a common hazard around here.

But,..... yes, well deserved praise for outstanding workmanship resulting in some fantabolous eye-candy.
Personally, I too like the third best. The dark ring from the backing adds another level of complexity that fascinates the eye (mine at least).

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Roger fully equipped rock polisher Member since August 2005 Posts: 1,775	A few more intarsias Nov 29, 2013 19:48:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Roger on Nov 29, 2013 19:48:59 GMT -5 Man it's great to see your work very nice..

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