first attempt at carving

cobbledstones
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first attempt at carving Dec 30, 2015 20:23:24 GMT -5 unclesoska, gingerkid, and 5 more like this

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Post by cobbledstones on Dec 30, 2015 20:23:24 GMT -5

i made this with the edges of my wheels, was a real challenge because one slip and a gouge was sent across the surface. needless to say, i never got every scratch out, but it is ok for a 1st attempt

unclesoska freely admits to licking rocks All those jade boulders tossed in search of gold! Member since February 2011 Posts: 934	first attempt at carving Dec 31, 2015 0:52:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by unclesoska on Dec 31, 2015 0:52:07 GMT -5 Beautiful! You did a real nice job on that. Kudos!

vegasjames no longer being taken for granite Member since June 2013 Posts: 9,565	first attempt at carving Dec 31, 2015 3:23:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vegasjames on Dec 31, 2015 3:23:23 GMT -5 Looks good, just need the face.

adam freely admits to licking rocks Back in the hobby. Member since December 2014 Posts: 902	first attempt at carving Dec 31, 2015 7:19:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adam on Dec 31, 2015 7:19:05 GMT -5 too cute.
	Gimme all your rocks! ... lol just kidding. I'm not that greedy.

Tom fully equipped rock polisher My dad Tom suddenly passed away yesterday, Just wanted his "rock" family to know. Member since January 2013 Posts: 1,557	first attempt at carving Jan 1, 2016 18:21:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tom on Jan 1, 2016 18:21:44 GMT -5 Looks very good. Carving I am leaving alone. I know I don't have the talent

indiana spending too much on rocks Member since October 2015 Posts: 285	first attempt at carving Jan 2, 2016 14:03:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by indiana on Jan 2, 2016 14:03:56 GMT -5 That's nice.

jamesp Cave Dweller Member since October 2012 Posts: 36,603	first attempt at carving Jan 3, 2016 11:47:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jamesp on Jan 3, 2016 11:47:04 GMT -5 1rst attempt making you a natural. Perfect material selection. Ghosts and angels in your future.

roy gets rocks for Christmas no rock gets left behind Member since October 2010 Posts: 6,390	first attempt at carving Jan 3, 2016 11:53:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by roy on Jan 3, 2016 11:53:17 GMT -5 hey nice job !
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first attempt at carving Jan 3, 2016 20:04:52 GMT -5

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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 3, 2016 20:04:52 GMT -5

Very cool. Did you just use the edge of the trim saw blade for the outer shape or another method?
I think a quick run in a vibe tumbler starting with 220 grit would clean it up nicely and still retain your carved areas. Just a thought.

Chuck

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cobbledstones has rocks in the head Member since January 2014 Posts: 503	first attempt at carving Jan 3, 2016 21:47:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cobbledstones on Jan 3, 2016 21:47:53 GMT -5 good thought chuck, indeed this went through 220 in the vibe. it didn't do much, probably need smaller media to get in tight spaces

RocknCritter spending too much on rocks Member since November 2008 Posts: 489	first attempt at carving Jan 7, 2016 9:27:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RocknCritter on Jan 7, 2016 9:27:14 GMT -5 Awesome! You seem to have an eye for picking nice rough.
	www.brightstargemstones.com www.etsy.com/shop/brightstargemstones I use to climb rocks. Now I just grind them up and polish them in revenge.

gingerkid has started giving rock gifts 2x HOTY, Wise Dan, by Metro Member since July 2011 Posts: 3,779	first attempt at carving Jan 8, 2016 7:05:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gingerkid on Jan 8, 2016 7:05:34 GMT -5 Beautiful angel carving and material used for your first carving (turtleback?), cobbledstones! Are your plans to make an ornament?
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cobbledstones has rocks in the head Member since January 2014 Posts: 503	first attempt at carving Jan 8, 2016 10:14:12 GMT -5 gingerkid likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cobbledstones on Jan 8, 2016 10:14:12 GMT -5 gingerkid, yes, it was made into an ornament for the tree, hung by the 2 holes drilled in the wings. Looks pretty neat on the tree. I try to make a rock ornament every year.

gingerkid has started giving rock gifts 2x HOTY, Wise Dan, by Metro Member since July 2011 Posts: 3,779	first attempt at carving Jan 8, 2016 10:28:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gingerkid on Jan 8, 2016 10:28:03 GMT -5 Do you have any pics of it, along with your other rock ornaments, on your tree that you may post, cobbledstones? Sure would like to see them! Speaking of trees, I need to take ours down...today...ahem.
	~ Jan ~ It's all about AttiTude... "...you gotta know your ABC's... Always. Be. Cool." - Boyd Crowder

cobbledstones has rocks in the head Member since January 2014 Posts: 503	first attempt at carving Jan 8, 2016 10:38:26 GMT -5 gingerkid likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cobbledstones on Jan 8, 2016 10:38:26 GMT -5 Yeah I should really take mine down this weekend

cobbledstones has rocks in the head Member since January 2014 Posts: 503	first attempt at carving Jan 8, 2016 10:53:27 GMT -5 gingerkid and jamesp like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cobbledstones on Jan 8, 2016 10:53:27 GMT -5 not on the tree, but you can get an idea of what I have made

gingerkid has started giving rock gifts 2x HOTY, Wise Dan, by Metro Member since July 2011 Posts: 3,779	first attempt at carving Jan 8, 2016 11:32:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gingerkid on Jan 8, 2016 11:32:50 GMT -5 Thank you for sharing your photos, cobbledstones. I like all of the ornaments you created and they would make very nice gifts!
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Zoran freely admits to licking rocks Member since September 2005 Posts: 880	first attempt at carving Jan 26, 2016 12:16:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Zoran on Jan 26, 2016 12:16:34 GMT -5 Casper, the friendly ghost. Good job. Great choice of stone.

jamesp Cave Dweller Member since October 2012 Posts: 36,603	first attempt at carving Jan 28, 2016 12:17:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jamesp on Jan 28, 2016 12:17:23 GMT -5 Snow men

micellular has rocks in the head Rock fever is curable with more rocks. Member since September 2015 Posts: 640	first attempt at carving Jan 28, 2016 14:37:41 GMT -5 jamesp likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by micellular on Jan 28, 2016 14:37:41 GMT -5 Cute!