Intarsia trivet

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Intarsia trivet Dec 29, 2018 17:57:20 GMT -5 adrian65, mgrets, and 16 more like this

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Hi All!

I have been asked to re-post some of the pictures of my work so the newer members could see it. I'm honored to do so. I will start with this intarsia trivet. It is made from Brazilian agate and obsidian with a petrified wood frame. It measures about 4 1/2 inches square.

Backlit on a night light stand:

Thanks for looking!

Garry

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,743	Intarsia trivet Dec 29, 2018 19:29:03 GMT -5 mossyrockhound likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Dec 29, 2018 19:29:03 GMT -5 That's amazing!! How do you polish something like that? With a vibrating lap? Thanks for posting and I'm looking forward to seeing more.

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Intarsia trivet Dec 29, 2018 19:39:38 GMT -5

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Dec 29, 2018 19:29:03 GMT -5 rockjunquie said:

That's amazing!! How do you polish something like that? With a vibrating lap?

Thanks for posting and I'm looking forward to seeing more.

Thanks Tela! Each piece was polished separately (on a Genie) before assembly - that's why there is a slight rounding at the edges.

Garry

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Intarsia trivet Dec 29, 2018 19:44:22 GMT -5 mossyrockhound likes this

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Dec 29, 2018 19:39:38 GMT -5 mossyrockhound said:

Dec 29, 2018 19:29:03 GMT -5 rockjunquie said:

That's amazing!! How do you polish something like that? With a vibrating lap?

Thanks for posting and I'm looking forward to seeing more.

Thanks Tela! Each piece was polished separately (on a Genie) before assembly - that's why there is a slight rounding at the edges.

Wow! I'm even more impressed!

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Intarsia trivet Dec 29, 2018 20:45:16 GMT -5 mossyrockhound likes this

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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 29, 2018 20:45:16 GMT -5

That's beautiful! Do you use it or is it for decorative purposes only?

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Intarsia trivet Dec 29, 2018 21:22:32 GMT -5 mossyrockhound likes this

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Post by mohs on Dec 29, 2018 21:22:32 GMT -5

Mindboggling how you go about assembling those fabulous intarsia works of yours!

If I win the lottery I’d commission you to craft Arizona Flag Heart like what's on the RTH Quartzite teeshirt.
Don’t hold your breath for that to happen.
But it is rock’n idea
hint hint

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Intarsia trivet Dec 29, 2018 21:27:01 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones likes this

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Dec 29, 2018 20:45:16 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones said:

That's beautiful! Do you use it or is it for decorative purposes only?

Thanks Robin. I'm afraid I don't use it much. It's mostly for display.

Garry

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Intarsia trivet Dec 29, 2018 21:29:17 GMT -5

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Dec 29, 2018 21:22:32 GMT -5 mohs said:

Mindboggling how you go about assembling those fabulous intarsia works of yours!

If I win the lottery I’d commission you to craft Arizona Flag Heart like what's on the RTH Quartzite teeshirt.
Don’t hold your breath for that to happen.
But it is rock’n idea
hint hint

Thanks Ed! Definitely a rock'n idea! If it was to be a heart you would get the honors.

Garry

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Intarsia trivet Dec 29, 2018 22:17:15 GMT -5 mossyrockhound likes this

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Post by Gem'n I on Dec 29, 2018 22:17:15 GMT -5

It has been several years since our paths have crossed....we had dinner one evening during Qzite with your other friends from the NWest...cannot remember their names but I remember you...anyway your work is awesome!!!

If necessity is the mother of invention, who is the father???
What do we call the kids???

mossyrockhound fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2011 Posts: 1,314	Intarsia trivet Dec 30, 2018 0:13:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mossyrockhound on Dec 30, 2018 0:13:07 GMT -5 Thanks for your comment ! Good memory! RTH had a good-size group when I was last down there and we had a good time.
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MsAli misunderstood rock expert Member since October 2017 Posts: 11,455	Intarsia trivet Dec 30, 2018 5:26:34 GMT -5 mossyrockhound likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MsAli on Dec 30, 2018 5:26:34 GMT -5 That is beautiful! Reminds me of a quilt
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mossyrockhound fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2011 Posts: 1,314	Intarsia trivet Sept 23, 2020 1:13:39 GMT -5 taylor likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mossyrockhound on Sept 23, 2020 1:13:39 GMT -5 Sept 21, 2020 12:11:43 GMT -5 taylor said: So beautiful it deserves a bump. How thick is it? Thank you! It's 3/16 inch thick.
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rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,743	Intarsia trivet Sept 23, 2020 8:42:39 GMT -5 mossyrockhound likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Sept 23, 2020 8:42:39 GMT -5 Seeing it again- it looks 3-D. Such beautiful precision. Hat's off to fine craftsmanship.