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Post by kk on Oct 6, 2014 6:14:58 GMT -5
Here is a picture before sanding to give a better view as to whats going on. Still trying to get one or two angles finished that show all the curvatures and bumps that I left in there for texture.  Just finished, ready to wear: Montana 2 x 2 inch  Ready to wear and doing so already, to replace the Black jade, that now has to be readied and mounted before sending it off to Canada. By the way, the picture on the right in the finished piece: The piece hangs straight. The angle is just an optical illusion that came by chance when back-lit. Thanks for looking, Kurt |
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bsky4463
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Post by bsky4463 on Oct 6, 2014 6:59:16 GMT -5
Awesome, your carving creations really set off what makes MTs so beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Cheers
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 6, 2014 8:48:23 GMT -5
Beautiful,just beautiful!!!!!
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Oct 6, 2014 12:36:26 GMT -5
You are out there kk. another warp. Montana agate is sweet, add your carving and the show is won.
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Post by kk on Oct 6, 2014 22:40:52 GMT -5
You are out there kk. another warp. Montana agate is sweet, add your carving and the show is won. Nahh, no winning of a show yet. Competition is fierce, and by what I have been shown thus far; there are lots of entries coming up that are miles ahead of what I will send in. |
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Oct 6, 2014 22:54:12 GMT -5
You do live w/the masters of the skill. An entry would be a win.
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Post by gingerkid on Oct 9, 2014 6:58:17 GMT -5
Beautiful work, kk! Always a treat to see your work. Agree with jamesp's comment!! Kurt, when do entries for the Jade Symposium have to be submitted? |
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chassroc
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Post by chassroc on Oct 10, 2014 10:07:23 GMT -5
That is incredible
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Mark K
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Post by Mark K on Oct 10, 2014 22:38:36 GMT -5
I just realized just how much I suck.
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Post by kk on Oct 11, 2014 5:08:10 GMT -5
I just realized just how much I suck. ohh come on, no-one sucks. We are just at different stages, thats all. Don't know how long you have been trying, but here a few things to always consider.... I usually, copy (carbon-paper) a basic design onto the stone to get basic proportions, but then just let it go and go freehand as it feels right. Don't get too obsessed with an outcome, it rarely works out the way one envisions things at first. Just let it go. That will result in a number of unwanted pieces, but slowly your mind/hands will adjust and you will get the balance just right. Ohh yeah, one more thing when carving. Regardless what might go wrong in your design, never leave anything unfinished. If something breaks, carve around it, your design does not look like to work out, continue to the finishline. Ideas how to fix things come along the way and are the best lessons you will ever get. Plus; I can tell you, things look the worst, just before they work out just fine. In short: never give up on a piece and always finish something up, even if it goes right at the back of your drawer afterwards. |
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Post by kk on Oct 11, 2014 5:10:07 GMT -5
Beautiful work, kk! Always a treat to see your work. Agree with jamesp's comment!! Kurt, when do entries for the Jade Symposium have to be submitted? End of this month, plus need to calculate at least 3 weeks delivery, to ensue the piece is ready for the symposium in Vancouver. |
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Post by pghram on Oct 12, 2014 16:19:17 GMT -5
Very beautiful.
Rich
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Post by snowmom on Oct 13, 2014 6:51:26 GMT -5
wow! so beautiful.
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Post by kk on Oct 16, 2014 7:47:18 GMT -5
Thank you everyone.   Just thinking, maybe this coming weekend, I put together a Montana post with all the Montanas that keep them in my top 4 favorite materials since I started, about 4 years ago. Then, we can make it a monster-post with everyone being invited to add their own favorite finished pieces. |
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Post by hornseeker on Oct 24, 2014 9:46:12 GMT -5
Beautiful...
Did you make that Montana post?? I would love it. I would love to see you do a tutorial or a step by step with a Montana. I have no clue what it takes to carve/sand MT...
Great Job
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Post by kk on Oct 24, 2014 16:55:03 GMT -5
Beautiful... Did you make that Montana post?? I would love it. I would love to see you do a tutorial or a step by step with a Montana. I have no clue what it takes to carve/sand MT... Great Job Not yet, will do it either this weekend or next.  |
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Post by mohs on Oct 30, 2014 14:26:36 GMT -5
darn Kurt I kept reading this title wrong I thought it said That why Montana isn't one of my favorites eyesight is the second thing to go  its a marvelous piece not sure where you begin or end when your carving on that but you obviously do ! Ed |
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Post by kk on Oct 30, 2014 16:47:36 GMT -5
Starting is easy with a cut-out. The hard part is the ending, I'm slowly learning as to when enough is enough. Very often, ok, always, I still go overboard, and risk the elegance of simplicity.
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Post by mohs on Oct 30, 2014 18:03:44 GMT -5
I know what you mean
you can overgrind a stone
and it loses its ability to shine
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