wampidytoo
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Post by wampidytoo on Jul 17, 2017 9:47:47 GMT -5
Still turning out walking sticks and canes and this one is another that does not have a box to think outside of. At a loss for words so here are the photos. Jim   sides open with brass sheet in top to prevent a forest fire.  Moss agate in the back.  Carnelian agate in front with no lantern then with lantern.   Could only find too big and too small hour glasses so I made one to fit. Purple heart wood, hand cut threads and blue sand screened through a very fine screen. Third photo is from when I was installing it and in the last photo it is flippable. The seven little bottles were going to be for scented lamp oils but I am worried the oil will soak through the cork. Maybe I will fill them with magic spices that will bring the dead back to life.     People that have picked it up have made the comment "much lighter than it looks" so 3 lbs, 2 oz doesn't appear to be too heavy. Comments or suggestions are welcome, this is my first skull. Thanks for looking. Jim |
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Post by orrum on Jul 17, 2017 10:15:49 GMT -5
That is truly wild Jim!##
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Post by Pat on Jul 17, 2017 10:33:57 GMT -5
Hmmm, where do you hold it while walking? Fire and hands don't really go together. Maybe use wee battery operated candles, and put a blurry wall around it to camouflage it.
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Post by Pat on Jul 17, 2017 10:35:33 GMT -5
PS. That purple wood is lovely. You could make rings of it as you do with jade!
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wampidytoo
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Post by wampidytoo on Jul 22, 2017 3:46:30 GMT -5
Hmmm, where do you hold it while walking? Fire and hands don't really go together. Maybe use wee battery operated candles, and put a blurry wall around it to camouflage it. Sorry Pat, I forgot all about this thread and your question. The hand hold is the thinner part that starts just under the lantern. Plus, I am not sure this can actually be called a walking stick. It is more of a "I feel like meeting some new people today" stick. I have several of those and they are a lot of fun because no matter where I go people are going to just walk up and start talking to me about the stick. First a statement "that is a beautiful stick" then two questions, "did you make that? and what kind of wood is it?" I have drawn a crowd twice and that will have me smiling so hard it is difficult to talk. I put quite a bit of effort into making other people smile but some days I need to get pumped up and have a smile on MY face. A fun way to do that is showing off as long as you do not cross over the line into "I am an ass" land. Jim |
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Post by fernwood on Jul 22, 2017 4:44:30 GMT -5
Such craftsmanship and ingenuity.
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Post by radio on Jul 22, 2017 8:13:18 GMT -5
Very unique! would never have thought of candle/light/rocks in a walking stick!
Now maybe stamp or pierce some designs on copper to go on the hand hold, or wrap decoratively in leather?
looking forward to seeing it finished!
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Post by Pat on Jul 22, 2017 9:06:52 GMT -5
You could also stamp your name or logo on it. It is a unique and wonderful piece! : )
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 23, 2017 8:53:47 GMT -5
Now that's cool and thinking outside the box!
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Post by fantastic5 on Jul 24, 2017 17:53:32 GMT -5
A work of art! I can see why you would draw a crowd. I would certainly come up and talk to someone with that. Amazing work. Has a shamonistic feel to it (if that is even a word).
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grizman
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Post by grizman on Jul 24, 2017 18:17:46 GMT -5
What a fun way to show off your skills and ability to think (and work) outside of the box. I really like it! Thanks for sharing your "friendship stick".
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amyk
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Post by amyk on Aug 17, 2017 12:38:12 GMT -5
Wow. Just WOW. That is definately WAY outside the box. An awesome piece. The tourists here would buy those up like candy.
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