Moonstone first carving attempt

new

« Prev
1
Next »

kk
has started giving rock gifts

What a precious privilege it is to be alive- to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.

Member since October 2011
Posts: 3,223

Moonstone first carving attempt Dec 28, 2017 6:25:53 GMT -5 mohs, grizman, and 6 more like this

Quote

Post by kk on Dec 28, 2017 6:25:53 GMT -5

Due to the generosity of Orrum I'm able to dabble a bit with US moonstone.
Did a couple of cabs, so now it was time to step it up....

From the start

Stages by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr

32mm x 10mm at the longest and widest points
In different light, blue colour seems to come out with brown background and LED flashlight

Different lights by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr

AND, in absence of sun today; some angles to show at least some asterism

Indoor asterism by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr

Thanks for looking, and as the next few days will be busy organizing some more BBQ's up at the cabin, wish you an early.....

new year wishes by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr

Kurt

Anything that is not given, is lost!
And once you realize there is nothing lacking - the whole world belongs to you ~ Lao Tzu

Introduction to my undertakings in this hobby: brilliantchallenge.webs.com/

fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,965	Moonstone first carving attempt Dec 28, 2017 6:58:18 GMT -5 kk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Dec 28, 2017 6:58:18 GMT -5 Cool.
	Listen to the rock. The rock knows its destiny. It will guide you in fulfilling that. www.facebook.com/Native-Inspirations-1212045702232918/ somethingspecialwi.com/list/member/native-inspirations-5975 www.flickr.com/photos/145230675@N04/albums

fantastic5 driving up their electric bill Member since August 2011 Posts: 2,034	Moonstone first carving attempt Dec 28, 2017 7:53:17 GMT -5 grizman, kk, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fantastic5 on Dec 28, 2017 7:53:17 GMT -5 Beautiful work as always kk. You really did find the hidden dolphin in the rough. I can tell he is so happy to be set free

MsAli misunderstood rock expert Member since October 2017 Posts: 11,455	Moonstone first carving attempt Dec 28, 2017 8:05:06 GMT -5 kk and fernwood like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MsAli on Dec 28, 2017 8:05:06 GMT -5 Love that and your card with what the Dolphin represents❤. A very Happy New Years to you!
	Follow us on IG @ BETTERTOGETHERROCKS and our new adventure YOUTUBE: Bettertogetheradventures Just start by creating your day. Then create your life. Prince, The Beautiful Ones

Bluesky78987 driving up their electric bill You can rest . . . later! Member since April 2012 Posts: 2,503	Moonstone first carving attempt Dec 28, 2017 10:36:38 GMT -5 kk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bluesky78987 on Dec 28, 2017 10:36:38 GMT -5 Gorgeous Kurt! That's a really pretty one, nice interpretation of the glowy material.
	Susan Take me to Quartzsite or lose me forever!

wampidytoo has rocks in the head Add 5016 to my post count. Member since June 2013 Posts: 709	Moonstone first carving attempt Dec 28, 2017 10:42:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wampidytoo on Dec 28, 2017 10:42:20 GMT -5 Always a pleasure Kurt. Best wishes for the new year to you and your family. Jim
	Troll, Despicable. Wampidy in a past life. Artist, defender of the free world and stuff. Dumb sometimes but brilliant in others and I never know which one is going to pop out at any given time.

vegasjames no longer being taken for granite Member since June 2013 Posts: 9,565	Moonstone first carving attempt Dec 28, 2017 14:36:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vegasjames on Dec 28, 2017 14:36:05 GMT -5 You did a great job.

gmitch067 freely admits to licking rocks QT66, QT12, 3A, UV-10, UV-18, Mini-Sonic 4, Lot-O, Flat Lap, Hand Cabbing, Wire Wrapping Member since April 2017 Posts: 878	Moonstone first carving attempt Dec 28, 2017 20:36:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gmitch067 on Dec 28, 2017 20:36:04 GMT -5 Happy New Year Kurt! I have very much enjoyed your work and look forward to more. I love the dolphin! Glenn
	Glenn

kk
has started giving rock gifts

What a precious privilege it is to be alive- to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.

Member since October 2011
Posts: 3,223

Moonstone first carving attempt Dec 29, 2017 1:38:48 GMT -5

Quote

Post by kk on Dec 29, 2017 1:38:48 GMT -5

Thank you all for the nice feedback.

Dec 28, 2017 7:53:17 GMT -5 fantastic5 said:

You really did find the hidden dolphin in the rough.

Did not see it in the rough, until I freed the crystal parts from all the other stuff
Thats the way I got it. The rough shown above is just was left after removing matrix and most fractured parts.

dolphin rough by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr

« Prev
1
Next »

Chat Box v.2

This space is for temporary chat only and all posts drop off automatically and are not saved.
Members with real questions or comments that need an actual response, please post on the main forum - not here!
Casual PG-13 posts only, no politics or religion please!

parfive: BOLO – Sara w/no h. Nov 13, 2024 15:20:39 GMT -5

RickB:

Surf's up - Pastrami on the hoof Nov 13, 2024 16:44:09 GMT -5 *

Wooferhound: I make my Sandwiches without the Bread Nov 14, 2024 12:56:46 GMT -5

amygdule: I like my meat warmed to Body Temp^oF... Then wrapped with a slice of Cheese

Nov 14, 2024 18:17:57 GMT -5 *

RickB:

Nov 14, 2024 21:28:27 GMT -5

amygdule:

Nov 14, 2024 23:45:10 GMT -5

amygdule:

Nov 15, 2024 1:46:48 GMT -5

RickB:

Nov 15, 2024 7:10:24 GMT -5

rocknrob: Holey Moooley Nov 15, 2024 11:53:09 GMT -5

vegasjames: Must be a Swiss cow. You know, these are only cows you can get Swiss cheese from. (laugh)

Nov 15, 2024 17:44:51 GMT -5

RickB:

Nov 15, 2024 18:09:19 GMT -5

parfive: The Scooter knows. Nov 16, 2024 0:36:53 GMT -5

RickB: In theme with things - today is National Bread Day Nov 17, 2024 6:53:42 GMT -5

dshanpnw: The slice of life. Nov 17, 2024 9:35:37 GMT -5 *

parfive: The greatest thing in its day. Nov 18, 2024 13:57:33 GMT -5

amygdule:

Nov 19, 2024 12:31:50 GMT -5

RickB: Stop loafing and take your buns to Agate Beach after the storm dies down. Nov 20, 2024 11:57:52 GMT -5 *

amygdule: The Ocean is still tumbling with 20 foot waves...11/20/2024

Nov 20, 2024 20:08:47 GMT -5

rocknrob:

Nov 20, 2024 21:54:31 GMT -5

rocknrob: That was one heck of a windstorm that thankfully missed me. I guess Seatac almost hit 60mph gusts. I bet those were some fun landings Nov 20, 2024 21:55:16 GMT -5