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Post by nowyo on Jan 1, 2016 21:12:10 GMT -5
I'd been wanting to try this for a long while and with the arrival of cold and snow I was pretty much forced inside. Decided it was time to go ahead and try this. It would probably go better to start with something simple and flat first, but where is the fun in that. I'm sure it would also go better to actually kind of have a plan instead of just throwing stuff at it - which is what I did. For a first attempt I guess it's not too bad.    Thanks for looking. Russ |
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 1, 2016 21:21:30 GMT -5
Is that stained glass? Or rock soldered together like stained glass? Cool whatever it is.
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Post by herchenx on Jan 1, 2016 22:43:55 GMT -5
The candlelight looks really nice in that.
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Post by nowyo on Jan 1, 2016 23:10:20 GMT -5
It's rock slabbed a little thin, polished on both sides and then assembled like you would with stained glass. Fun little learning curve.
Russ
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Post by cobbledstones on Jan 1, 2016 23:29:21 GMT -5
now that's cool, tiffany lamps are next
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Post by Rockoonz on Jan 1, 2016 23:35:48 GMT -5
A friend in the local rock club has been making lampshades with thin cut midnight lace obsidian.
He takes the slabs to 1000 grit in a lot-o vibe then only polishes the outside. The satin polish on the inside works like a frosted light bulb
and makes the entire shade glow.
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Post by nowyo on Jan 2, 2016 11:28:55 GMT -5
A friend in the local rock club has been making lampshades with thin cut midnight lace obsidian. He takes the slabs to 1000 grit in a lot-o vibe then only polishes the outside. The satin polish on the inside works like a frosted light bulb and makes the entire shade glow. Thanks, that's interesting. Obviously, I can use all the helpful tips I can get. Russ |
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Post by rockroller on Jan 2, 2016 12:55:38 GMT -5
Very cool idea Russ! I've been interested in making things that combine wood and stones. This is sparking some much needed brain activity!!!
~Roland
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Post by Fossilman on Jan 3, 2016 9:39:59 GMT -5
I like it!
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Post by roy on Jan 3, 2016 12:12:59 GMT -5
hey nice start next you will be making lamp shades
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Post by drocknut on Jan 3, 2016 13:14:35 GMT -5
That is really cool.
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Post by krazydiamond on Jan 3, 2016 21:24:49 GMT -5
yup, nice looking, cool idea.
KD
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