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Black magik, Love this material Feb 11, 2018 6:50:33 GMT -5 drocknut, Fossilman, and 6 more like this

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Post by kk on Feb 11, 2018 6:50:33 GMT -5

Super exited, just heard that supplier is going to cut more slabs from the rock I got this stuff from, AND have a chance to get some more.

Black Australian Jade seems to work very well for me. Does not fracture easily, no yellow burn-marks

, and in comparison to other jade polishes rather well quickly.
Only did one a year since I got that material, but now having pieces side by side its pretty obvious to me that I like working it.
2014 WJS entry

2014 WJS entry by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr

2014 WJS entry by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
Despite of obvious faults, somehow the organization gave me gold medal on this first try.

2015 Unfortunately the left horn came off just as it was ready to wear.

2015 by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr

2016

2016 by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr

2017

2017 by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr

And now of course

2018 by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr

Have invited seller to the forum, lets see if she drops in.

Looking forward to more of the same, Kurt

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fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,965	Black magik, Love this material Feb 11, 2018 7:39:16 GMT -5 kk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Feb 11, 2018 7:39:16 GMT -5 Those are very amazing pieces. Can see why you like the material.
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vegasjames no longer being taken for granite Member since June 2013 Posts: 9,565	Black magik, Love this material Feb 11, 2018 8:37:46 GMT -5 kk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vegasjames on Feb 11, 2018 8:37:46 GMT -5 Great detail in the those carvings.

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,968	Black magik, Love this material Feb 11, 2018 9:16:38 GMT -5 kk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Feb 11, 2018 9:16:38 GMT -5 Very cool! Glad you're getting more. It seems to agree with you.

fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,965	Black magik, Love this material Feb 11, 2018 9:51:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Feb 11, 2018 9:51:45 GMT -5 How does this compare to Obsidian? Just curious. I love the color variations on the elephant.
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kk
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Black magik, Love this material Feb 11, 2018 10:10:51 GMT -5 fernwood likes this

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Post by kk on Feb 11, 2018 10:10:51 GMT -5

Feb 11, 2018 9:51:45 GMT -5 fernwood said:

How does this compare to Obsidian? Just curious. I love the color variations on the elephant.

Dont have a lot experience with obsidian, but definitely no splinters in my fingers, no worries about getting hit in the eye and fracturing is rather rare (the dragon fractured eventually because I did not recognize a partially healed fracture before starting).

Colour variation is due to use of the rind.

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fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,965	Black magik, Love this material Feb 11, 2018 10:43:13 GMT -5 kk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Feb 11, 2018 10:43:13 GMT -5 I love the color variation. Worked well for the elephant, but may not be true for other pieces. The rind color reminded me so much of natural elephant skin color and texture.
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Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,494	Black magik, Love this material Feb 11, 2018 13:39:20 GMT -5 kk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Feb 11, 2018 13:39:20 GMT -5 Beautiful creations. Easy to see why you like that material....Mel

Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,722	Black magik, Love this material Feb 12, 2018 10:41:20 GMT -5 kk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Feb 12, 2018 10:41:20 GMT -5 BINGO! Looks like your doing well with it Kurt... NICE!
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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	Black magik, Love this material Feb 12, 2018 11:52:38 GMT -5 kk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gmitch067 on Feb 12, 2018 11:52:38 GMT -5 WOW! You found your perfect media Kurt. Those are just so beautiful pieces. I really like their intricacy. Glenn
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accidentalrockhound fully equipped rock polisher I come in peace, Take me to your rock piles. Member since August 2016 Posts: 1,595	Black magik, Love this material Feb 24, 2018 21:04:00 GMT -5 via mobile kk likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by accidentalrockhound on Feb 24, 2018 21:04:00 GMT -5 Outstanding. Fantastic work. Can't help but look at every single little detail.
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kk
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Black magik, Love this material Feb 25, 2018 3:41:59 GMT -5

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Feb 24, 2018 21:04:00 GMT -5 accidentalrockhound said:

Outstanding. Fantastic work. Can't help but look at every single little detail.

One does, and that's the problem.
I'm ok in creating detail, but not yet skilled enough to really work them......

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/