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Post by kk on Dec 26, 2015 23:15:04 GMT -5
After a hectic couple of weeks, and the last Shopping-mall Santa-jobs done (pic actually from the last job) Its time to ring out the year quietly with family and a couple more final projects before 2015 is done. Filigree Agate, or there might be some other name that has recently turned up/been mentioned. Chips, fractures, undercuts, etc., a pain to work if not stabilized, but such a wonderful stone to look at when winter is the theme. The chosen shape is one of my favorites as it reminds me of home. Its shape is that of a Marterl (as we call it in our region) Marterls are a common sight around German and Italian speaking regions. I'm not sure if they exist outside those two regions. They are usually found in commemoration of someone who has left this life to early and/or as warning about dangers ahead. Most hiking trail-heads in my region of Austria have them. So basically, its warning as well as an invitation for prayer before starting on your adventure. The following pics are of one and the same piece of cab, yet every turn gives you a different view and design. FRONT BACK And showing the polish as well as chips and undercut Now, I need to find someone who can complete my vision. Got two elements already ready, just needs to be combined and elaborated. I hope to be able to talk a local gold/silversmith from my hometown into doing it, to have at least part done by someone who is surrounded by those Marterls every day. If not, will have to find someone else. Now to close out the year, there is one more thing in progress. My worst nightmare. A head. Fraser Agate Pebble, about half way through the cutting. Wanted a wild man, yet it turns into a rather kind face! Never get what I want, it seems. Happy save holidays, and thanks for looking, Kurt
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cobbledstones
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Post by cobbledstones on Dec 27, 2015 0:06:08 GMT -5
nice work kk, that face is really nice. It is kind, like a friendly biker
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Dec 27, 2015 10:00:34 GMT -5
Great work as always KK...
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Post by kk on Dec 27, 2015 10:15:39 GMT -5
Thank you all. Biker, hmmmm, does have some resemblance....... Like it!
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Post by drocknut on Dec 27, 2015 10:50:42 GMT -5
The shape on that cab is really cool and inspired.
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 27, 2015 22:33:09 GMT -5
Wow, Kurt- I really enjoyed this post and hearing the story of the Marterls. I especially like the shape of that amazing cab and I love the vision you have for it. I think it will be an awesome project to have finished so nicely. The head is definitely friendly.
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Post by kk on Dec 31, 2015 8:45:34 GMT -5
OK, final piece is done just in time. Fraser Agate pebble (2 x 1 inch) Start cont.... And finish-line. Left to right: 2000paper, 14K diamond-paste makeup, and done Thanks for bearing with me, Kurt
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Post by mohs on Dec 31, 2015 9:46:04 GMT -5
that serious piece of work kk if I'm not carful that how I'll look on New Years Day stone faced Happy New Year
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Dec 31, 2015 9:55:40 GMT -5
Beautiful cab and shape, and the story behind the shape is even more interesting and touching. The head is a success, I think. It has the Santa Claus look Frohliche Neujahr, Kurt, and all the best to you and your family! Adrian
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Post by kk on Dec 31, 2015 10:21:04 GMT -5
Beautiful cab and shape, and the story behind the shape is even more interesting and touching. The head is a success, I think. It has the Santa Claus look Frohliche Neujahr, Kurt, and all the best to you and your family! Adrian Santa?? Hmmm, why not...... All the best to you and your dearest ones too. Hope you will find the time next year to show us another masterpiece. that serious piece of work kk if I'm not carful that how I'll look on New Years Day stone faced Happy New Year Starting the party early, are we? ?
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