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Post by orrum on Jan 22, 2018 8:14:09 GMT -5
Now I like the orange on best!
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Post by kk on Jan 22, 2018 9:55:42 GMT -5
Now I like the orange on best! Tried with moonstone, but broke 4 and realizing that any other material than metal will be in danger of breaking or has to be extremely short. In addition, will recut past mishaps in Pietersite and hope to get suitable scraps for a possible inlay of the eyes. |
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Post by MrP on Jan 22, 2018 10:24:39 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. Great job. Have really enjoyed watching everything you do. Time to finely comment...............................MrP |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 13:25:05 GMT -5
Tried with moonstone, but broke 4 and realizing that any other material than metal will be in danger of breaking or has to be extremely short. In addition, will recut past mishaps in Pietersite and hope to get suitable scraps for a possible inlay of the eyes. I personally wouldn't see short tusks as a problem - younger elephants don't have long ones. The polish turned out great! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 22, 2018 14:07:06 GMT -5
One word- Beautiful!
I'm with orrum- now I like this one better. Can't wait to see the other completed.
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Post by orrum on Jan 22, 2018 21:55:03 GMT -5
I think no tusks look better!
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Post by fernwood on Jan 23, 2018 7:10:08 GMT -5
That looks very special. Cannot wait to see the tusks.
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Post by kk on Jan 23, 2018 17:02:21 GMT -5
That looks very special. Cannot wait to see the tusks.  me too! Unfortunately, my better half managed to drop one of them off the table where they where awaiting setting and the tip broke off. So now, above pictures are the only ones I have with the opal tusks. Both are drilled for wearing now, and will turn my attention to the sides and back, while searching for silver wire fitting as tusks. |
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Post by fernwood on Jan 23, 2018 19:07:23 GMT -5
I wash there was a sad as well as a like to click.
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Post by kk on Jan 23, 2018 19:17:48 GMT -5
Happens! We all got our moments.....
But on the other hand, a lot of mishaps, turned into a blessing in disguise, and its an opportunity to look for new horizons and learning to deal with them.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2018 19:09:18 GMT -5
Wow!
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Post by kk on Jan 30, 2018 19:32:46 GMT -5
Still not done, but close.  ppneed eye cleanup by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Eyes need cleanup to get rid of the remains of the glue, other than that its ready. Cut up silver wire for tusks and botch opal for eyes. The blue/green colour of the opal somehow appears pink in the surrounding orange. The Black one still gives me grief. Have now broken or missshapen about 15 tusks. Moonstone for eyes and tusk. Will keep trying, but very frustrating.....  pptrouble by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr In my frustration about the tusks, I put it aside and restarted the long overdue re-work of an old project that at the time I feared I might mess up. Undercut a lot to make the head and leg stand out. Tunneled under the leg to allow cord and cleaned up a lot on the colour side (should be fine after sanding and polish, colour shown in water). Next it needs refining the head and lifting the wing above the head more to become clearer.  ppredo by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Thanks for looking, and... bearing with me for so long, Kurt |
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Post by fernwood on Jan 30, 2018 20:58:32 GMT -5
Orange ones are amazing, for sure. The black one will look awesome with moonstone tusks. Remember to never carry a piece in progress, with delicate components in pocket while walking.
Love the frustration piece. Amazing eyes, opals? What is the rest of the piece? Underside is amazing.
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Post by MsAli on Jan 30, 2018 21:10:08 GMT -5
Love them both but the black one is going to killer when you figure it out.
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Post by kk on Jan 30, 2018 21:18:34 GMT -5
Orange ones are amazing, for sure. The black one will look awesome with moonstone tusks. Remember to never carry a piece in progress, with delicate components in pocket while walking. Love the frustration piece. Amazing eyes, opals? What is the rest of the piece? Underside is amazing. If I cant carry it in pocket, then it will be to delicate to wear. needs to withstand that test...  Orange one has eyes of botch opal (remains from the first attempt of tusk) Black one moonstone for both, eyes and tusks Fire agate has an Australian opal as eye Fire agate has a sort of griffin at its back. Smooth body (leg should be like a big cat), bird head and neck, bat/dragon like wings and a long tail. The challenge is to have features stand out. At hand, things are obvious, but pictures are a pain as there is something going on all round, and only a combination of them all makes really sense. |
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Post by orrum on Jan 30, 2018 22:24:49 GMT -5
I am gonna say it's a toss up, like em both. Great work making the ears snd trunk so realistic!
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Post by fernwood on Jan 30, 2018 22:34:52 GMT -5
All depends on what happens while having them in pocket and how complete they are.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 2, 2018 12:44:57 GMT -5
I like them both, too- A LOT! But, I LOVE the silver tusks on the orange. Funny, I started out favoring the black one.
Once you work out the tusk problem you'll solve it for similar projects, too. So really it's a win/win.
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Post by fernwood on Feb 4, 2018 9:49:28 GMT -5
I shared some of your photos with a friend who loves elephants, unique rocks and craftsmanship. She was wondering how much you charge for a completed piece like this. Either post here or PM me with the info. Thanks.
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Post by kk on Feb 4, 2018 17:31:51 GMT -5
I shared some of your photos with a friend who loves elephants, unique rocks and craftsmanship. She was wondering how much you charge for a completed piece like this. Either post here or PM me with the info. Thanks. Thank you so much for the interest. My process is not commercially viable, it takes too long to make things, and hence is not cost effective. That's ONE of the reasons I never considered selling anything I do. I sometimes trade for material, but could not say what I want. In the end, because it remains purely a hobby, it allows absolute freedom in what and how things are done. Again, thank you for the interest shown, there is no better validation than when someone is willing to buy ones creations. Kurt |
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