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Post by kk on Jan 9, 2018 1:29:53 GMT -5
After months without inspiration to start anything new, 2018 seems to start well. Just takes a bit as I cut outdoors and in the moment the weather is certainly not inviting. Somehow around New Year, I got Elephant into my mind and it stuck with me for a few days, so I started a freehand piece just to see where it would go.  ppeleph 1 plu 2 by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr One kept breaking off, but the Slag from England held up.  ppbest by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr No tusks yet. Will wait for that till the next two catch up. Up next, a bit better planed (lets see if that helps). One in Chinese nephrite, where I hope the rind will give me a two-tone effect, and an Australian Black Jade (a material that has been kind to me).  Jade project by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Thats as far as I got thus far, dodging rain and (for us here) very cold weather (mid to upper 30's). Yes, I know, a lot of you currently endure much lower temps, BUT, we are supposed to be in the tropics here....... Remain with best regards, Kurt |
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Post by gmitch067 on Jan 9, 2018 1:41:18 GMT -5
You have started the year well Kurt! I like your inspiration(s). (Note: I am an elephant hugger) I am looking forward to seeing them progress.
I feel this will be a good year!
Stay warm and dry!
Glenn
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Post by fernwood on Jan 9, 2018 6:51:18 GMT -5
Night insights into the stones.
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Post by fantastic5 on Jan 9, 2018 9:32:37 GMT -5
Really nice work on that first elephant. I love how the blues came out to cap the head. Wouldn't have thought that was slag. Looking forward to seeing the others!
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Post by MsAli on Jan 9, 2018 10:53:27 GMT -5
Love elephants-looking forward to seeing how that black jade turns out.
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Post by NDK on Jan 9, 2018 15:16:05 GMT -5
Beautiful work Kurt. Your elephants look so majestic.
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Post by kk on Jan 12, 2018 10:07:41 GMT -5
Early release from school today allowed for a little session to start cutting the elephants. Australian jade needs recessing lower parts of the ears and then find a way to optically fit onset of tusks. I think, overall shape of ears and head should be ok for the time being.  Australian Jade rough cut by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr The Chinese nephrite is a bit more trickier. Trying to use the red/orange tone from the rind. So started testing viability on the ears. Will have to thin it out, but again, I think it could work.  Chinese Nephrite rough cut by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Thanks for looking, Kurt |
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Post by MsAli on Jan 12, 2018 11:07:09 GMT -5
Looking good Kurt. The black one so far is my favorite.
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Post by fantastic5 on Jan 12, 2018 12:03:28 GMT -5
Both are coming along wonderfully. The Chinese nephrite is really interesting! The color play from the rind really gives it so much potential. Watching with interest.
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Post by fernwood on Jan 12, 2018 21:42:17 GMT -5
Love them both.
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Post by gmitch067 on Jan 13, 2018 2:12:39 GMT -5
The use of the lighter section of the Chinese nephrite seems to allow a greater depth to the work(s)... intriguing...
I am enjoying watching each piece develop.
Thank you!
Glenn
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Post by kk on Jan 13, 2018 6:26:16 GMT -5
The use of the lighter section of the Chinese nephrite seems to allow a greater depth to the work(s)... intriguing... I am enjoying watching each piece develop. Thank you! Glenn Additional depth is gained mostly due to the fact that its a heel...  |
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Post by gmitch067 on Jan 13, 2018 10:58:58 GMT -5
I like the heal.. Lol! I am the only one in my family that will enjoy the heel of a loaf of bread. The best cuts of Pietersite (from Namibia) I received from StoneAge Industries were some end cuts. 'More flavor... sometimes more complexity... more entertaining!  Glenn |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 14, 2018 9:51:56 GMT -5
Coming along beautifully. That red is very intriguing. I'll be watching. |
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Post by fernwood on Jan 15, 2018 17:04:30 GMT -5
The nephrite has some great potential.
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Post by kk on Jan 16, 2018 7:42:06 GMT -5
Easy part is done, now to sanding and polish.  Kainzer Kurt by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr tricky to get to the left onset of the trunk, so not done yet  Kainzer Kurt by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Looks great as such, but I worry that the cuts might be too shallow to give definition to a polished piece. Might just leave the head and trunk unpolished after cleaning up. Legs and foot will be done in a couple of days. Next weekend then the tusks. I'm thinking Qrrums moonstone for the black one, and dont knoiw yet what to use for the Chinese nephrite to stand out. Maybe some leftover black jade, but that thing is hard to polish as it is so danged small. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 16, 2018 7:54:20 GMT -5
I'm not sure which I like better! I do really like how the trunk curves out at the end on the black one, though. I can't wait to see the finished. I guess you'll be gluing the tusks? What kind will you use?
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Post by orrum on Jan 16, 2018 8:30:10 GMT -5
Have to agree with Tela but the other one is gonna have a pretty color Kurt!
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Post by kk on Jan 16, 2018 21:36:28 GMT -5
I guess you'll be gluing the tusks? What kind will you use? Superglue has been kind to me..... |
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Post by kk on Jan 22, 2018 7:19:58 GMT -5
OK, nearly done with the Chinese one. Needs another run at polish, and baring any accidents with the opal tusks tomorrow it should be ready.  nearly there chinese nephrite with opal tusks by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Thinking of giving it the opal tusks temporarily for challenge purpose, but then eventually buy some silver wire and fashion tusks for both the nephrite and the Australian one too. |
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