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Post by kk on Dec 11, 2017 8:33:30 GMT -5
Season Greetings to all, while a lot of you are stuck in snow right now, I had a nice morning. Cold (for us), but nice. December 11 2017 by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Lets start with a BIG thank you to our generous Orrum, who send me some of his Oregon Moonstone to dabble with. Had to try it out right away and cut one crystal apart,... ppOregon Moonstone by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Don't know enough about the material, so have to experiment. Just finished one and I'm surprised by the light-play in diverse light settings. Oregon Moonstone, Kainzer Kurt by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Again, thank you so much for your generosity Orrum. Its the time of the year, where not much time remains to work stone as I dont have the time to actually sit down to use the machine that often. As every year, that means, I go back to my FA's, and try to improve on what has been done before. What follows are pics of things as they stand right now. Fire Agate, Kainzer Kurt by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Makeover, Fire Agate, Kainzer Kurt by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr In water FA, Kainzer Kurt by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr And a tricky one: mixed with clear and included chalcedony. Man, that thing is a lot of work trying to keep those bubbles. WIP Fire Agate with chalcedony, Kainzer Kurt by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr And a new one not yet polished. Small but has popular colours. WIP Fire Agate Kainzer Kurt by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Thanks for looking; Remain herewith, with best regards, and one more look at this mornings pleasure, Kurt December 11 2017 by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
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Post by gmitch067 on Dec 11, 2017 10:13:36 GMT -5
I really liked the way you accentuated the fire agate's natural lines Kurt. The colors stand out and are indeed impressive. The sunrise if primo also!
Glenn
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Post by zarguy on Dec 11, 2017 12:09:25 GMT -5
kk, I really love your fire agates. You photos make me want to try my hand at carving. I have a few pieces with fire that I've scratched the surface with my Foredom. Maybe 2018 will be the year! Lynn
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Post by MsAli on Dec 11, 2017 12:11:50 GMT -5
Good Morning! Hong Kong sunrises are always beautiful but those fire agates are spectacular and moonstone will always be a fav of mine-nice job on them.
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Post by orrum on Dec 11, 2017 12:28:53 GMT -5
Very good work Kurt. I like your moonstone a bunch! I knew you could do something with it. I failed st both cabbing and tumbling! The fire agate is awesomenesss!!#
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Post by kk on Dec 11, 2017 17:33:15 GMT -5
Thank you all for the warm responses. Very good work Kurt. I like your moonstone a bunch! I knew you could do something with it. I failed st both cabbing and tumbling! Will try to align at least 6 or seven pieces, and set the bigger crystals aside for possible carvings. But carving will take a while to get some experience with the material first.
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Post by kk on Dec 19, 2017 11:12:23 GMT -5
Still experimenting with Orrums moonstones. Second one: colour a bit different from last week Moonstone 2 by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Also testing Indonesian amber for this months contest. Lots of nice and interesting inclusions, but that means no perfect surface. Will keep trying and then lets see which one to list for the contest. Two done, and lets see how many its going to take. Amber two by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr amber light by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Next up, time to improve that one: one of my biggest full-coloured pieces. And then hopefully get an idea for the back. There is a huge canvas available for carving. Next Fire Agate by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Thanks for looking, Kurt
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Post by wampidytoo on Dec 19, 2017 16:50:22 GMT -5
Always enjoy viewing your work kurt. Beautiful pieces. Jim
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Post by fernwood on Dec 19, 2017 18:19:11 GMT -5
Amazing finishing of the Fire Agates. Like what you did with the Moonstone. A tricky material to work with in the beginning.
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