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Post by kk on Nov 10, 2015 9:03:20 GMT -5
I have stayed away from our local version of Feng Shui for quite some time. There are just too many pieces out there. But for once I thought that a FB contest, a weird material, plus the need to practice flowing shapes would make a good combo. Tiger Iron or something like that. Feng Shui attributes: Fish/Carp symbolizes Good fortune, Success, Prosperity, Longevity, Courage, Ambition, Perseverance Flowing water symbolizes income. This could be a river or lake or a natural pond. As long as it is flowing in a non-threatening way it symbolizes good income. This means a regular pay check and a regular monthly income. But when the water accumulates (like in a pond) it signifies wealth and pile up of assets. It could be a pile up of assets like company, property or business. For great wealth luck you will need to accumulate water. And finally the seed-pod of a lotus: The seed pod of the lotus is a ever changing womb that protects and holds the seeds until they mature. The pod represents the sanctuary of community where the seeds of creativity and expression are nurtured and prepare for transformation. After day two, thats where I'm now: 3 hours on the machine, 12 pins down (9 secondary use, 4 new ones). Man is that material though. Not only muddying up the pins, but actually wearing them down. OK, I use cheap Chinese ones, but still..... Now I got till the weekend to figure out better placement and size of fins, as well as the seedpod. Looks so much easier in 1D. There is a lot of curvature and flow needed in that piece. Nice challenge; lets see how far I can take it. If I can round out the back, It looks like I would get a nice scenic cab from the back. Thanks for looking, Kurt
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bsky4463
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Post by bsky4463 on Nov 11, 2015 9:14:29 GMT -5
that is an ambitious one, always enjoy your WIP posts...cheers
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Post by snowmom on Nov 17, 2015 7:16:40 GMT -5
love the fish, always graceful and difficult to show flowing motion in rock... looks like yours will be lovely. watching with interest!
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Post by kk on Nov 17, 2015 7:23:42 GMT -5
Ready for sanding until next weekend, and then polish. Hope to get at least a polish akin to my entry in this months cab competition (cut from the same slab) And then on to the craziest project yet. Gem Silica Chrysocola from Indonesia that was send by Daniel (as some of you know). easiest one of the most expensive materials that I got in the house, when it comes to recognized market value. But, being me, I don't just cut out just the pure areas for max value, I take in every colour-shade that I can get. Craziest project, not only because of perceived value, but even more so, as it is highly likely that I'm setting myself up for a mayor fail. Lots of overlaps, and the design asks for more precise lines than ever, that still need to be defined and angular, in order to make everything work. Will take that one as slow as I can. Maybe one set of waves a week? Thanks for looking, Kurt
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Post by adam on Nov 17, 2015 9:19:53 GMT -5
Quite the creative mind, sharp.
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Post by kk on Nov 17, 2015 16:49:21 GMT -5
Thank you Adam.
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Post by vegasjames on Nov 17, 2015 18:07:23 GMT -5
Great job, you have a real gift.
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Post by paulshiroma on Nov 18, 2015 8:47:11 GMT -5
These are really great, Kurt. In keeping with the upcoming movie season, "the Force is strong in you". Seriously, these are terrific.
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adrian65
Cave Dweller
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Post by adrian65 on Nov 20, 2015 2:00:26 GMT -5
Beautifully carved fish, both of them seem to be in motion.
Adrian
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Post by kk on Nov 22, 2015 6:09:36 GMT -5
OK first pictures are in. Got a nice bonus in the back Its a nice scene, unfortunately there are 3 spots that broke out and its too deep to really grind them out. The two cracks are OK, as they are not going through the material to the other side. They just form the boundary between different material. Thanks for looking, Kurt
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Post by snowmom on Nov 22, 2015 7:58:42 GMT -5
lovely! they are so detailed, and they flow... the scene on the back is wonderful, kind of emphasizes the water related theme. oh, and I can't wait to see more as the Daniel piece progresses! That's going to be beautiful!
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Post by kk on Nov 22, 2015 8:23:57 GMT -5
lovely! they are so detailed, and they flow... the scene on the back is wonderful, kind of emphasizes the water related theme. oh, and I can't wait to see more as the Daniel piece progresses! That's going to be beautiful! Have started Daniels material today and still figuring out how deep I can/should go to give it a sense of movement. Cut and sanded the lower wave and found to my surprise that the colour strength actually increases with sanding, something that never seems to happen in other material. Tomorrows challenge: deepen the waves (Top and bottom) and maybe get the secondary trier of waves.
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