berfle
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Post by berfle on Sept 12, 2019 14:07:45 GMT -5
I've been teaching basic Intarsia classes at William Holland Lapidary School for over 10 years and I’m frequently asked if there are any books or literature on Stone Intarsia and the answer has always been no. Through the years, I’ve tried to remedy this with detailed class handouts but only those few in classes ever see this information. Over time, the size of the class handout continued to grow almost to the point of becoming, well... a book. So, starting with the comprehensive handout, I added a bunch more info and low and behold, a book appeared. So, if you're interested, check the following link.
www.blurb.com/b/9640224-introduction-to-stone-intarsia
Bill Boggs
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Post by NDK on Sept 12, 2019 14:13:20 GMT -5
Very cool. Congratulations!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2019 14:52:22 GMT -5
I've been teaching basic Intarsia classes at William Holland Lapidary School for over 10 years and I’m frequently asked if there are any books or literature on Stone Intarsia and the answer has always been no. Through the years, I’ve tried to remedy this with detailed class handouts but only those few in classes ever see this information. Over time, the size of the class handout continued to grow almost to the point of becoming, well... a book. So, starting with the comprehensive handout, I added a bunch more info and low and behold, a book appeared. So, if you're interested, check the following link.
www.blurb.com/b/9640224-introduction-to-stone-intarsia
Bill Boggs Congrats on the book! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 12, 2019 15:01:05 GMT -5
Congratulations! You just sold one. I can't wait to see it. I need all the help I can get.
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Post by berfle on Sept 12, 2019 16:16:13 GMT -5
Thanks rockjunquie It's all new so I haven't figured out yet how long it takes them to send it out. It's a print on demand publisher but based on some early feedback I'm thinking the turnaround will be about a week. |
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Post by Pat on Sept 12, 2019 16:47:03 GMT -5
You just sold another one. Thanks for doing this.
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Post by berfle on Sept 12, 2019 18:02:05 GMT -5
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Sept 12, 2019 19:51:53 GMT -5
And another! Looking forward to getting it.
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Post by Rockoonz on Sept 12, 2019 21:02:15 GMT -5
Me too. I'll show it off at the rock club, you'll likely sell a few more.
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Post by berfle on Sept 12, 2019 21:15:22 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 20, 2019 10:37:12 GMT -5
berfle _ I got my book! Yay! I only just got it and did a quick look through it. Even then, it answered a lot of questions for me. There is lots of eye candy, too, but I am glad to see that it has a lot of text to dig into, too. I also noticed that all profits are going to the William and Holland school. Good for you! Thank you for supporting this wonderful resource. One day, I hope to go myself. Thank you also for putting this out- I can't wait for some quiet time to dig into it. 
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Post by Pat on Sept 20, 2019 19:55:45 GMT -5
Received mine today. Thumbed through it. Eager to take a closer look. Looks helpful and useful Thanks!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2019 20:01:57 GMT -5
Just bought one....looking forward to reading it....
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Sept 20, 2019 21:19:58 GMT -5
Received mine yesterday. It's on my table by my chair. Haven't had a chance to really look at it yet, but it's waiting for me this weekend.
It's wonderful that you're donating the proceeds of the book to the William Holland Lapidary School. Good on you and I wish you great success with your book!
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Post by berfle on Sept 24, 2019 18:21:13 GMT -5
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Post by Pat on Sept 24, 2019 18:48:17 GMT -5
berfle. I gotta ask ——. What is a “berfle”?
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berfle
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Post by berfle on Sept 24, 2019 20:23:09 GMT -5
berfle . I gotta ask ——. What is a “berfle”? No special significance... you may be too young to remember the old Laugh In show where Ferd Berfle was a good friend of the Farkle Family😜 |
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Post by Pat on Sept 24, 2019 21:48:31 GMT -5
I loved Laugh-in. Don’t remember berfle. Excellent show. 😁
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Post by Rockoonz on Sept 24, 2019 22:59:45 GMT -5
Got my book, love it. The tips should improve my intarsia.
And speaking of Ferd Berfle...
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Post by rockpickerforever on Sept 24, 2019 23:53:40 GMT -5
It's actually Ferd Berfel. Can you believe there are more than fifty Ferd Berfels on Facebook?  |
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