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Post by mohs on May 9, 2020 15:15:48 GMT -5
jus a quick shot  now the mombo jombo hardt part stay tuned... mohs My Early Morn Big Grind after Mohs Mombo Jombo Mantra  I'm having more fun than a rock grinder is allowed m  stly Thanks for comments, looking & likes ! |
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Post by stardiamond on May 9, 2020 17:56:09 GMT -5
Someone who has their heart in their work.
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Post by mohs on May 9, 2020 18:20:05 GMT -5
Yep I do put a lot of effort into this craft
Like to think labor of heartiness
Its kind of like writing a novel, I suppose
It my baby. An idea I had.
A craft. And its taken me a long time to try and master it .
I’m feeling honed in!
Almost lost the opportunity.
I got a second wind and I’m not going to fail.
Is it worth it?
Who knohs!
We all have lots of polished stones.
I know- I have lots of heart ha ha
Anyway it’s a long process. Like a novel.
I’ll keep on. I don’t mind. I like to grind.
Always have.
Its in my marbled blood/
I got a more to say
so later
Now I'be got to get my nose
back to the grindstone
Thanks Man
I appreciate it!
EdMohs
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Post by rockjunquie on May 9, 2020 18:59:25 GMT -5
Beeeeeautiful heart! What is the material?
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Post by stardiamond on May 9, 2020 19:06:01 GMT -5
Over a very long time, I probably made two hearts. One piece and did an ok job. Do you do two piece because it gets better results or you like matching up the material? I've thought about making frankencabs using different material but haven't got around to it. I've had an inferiority complex about the craftsmanship in my work, but I have been doing so much grinding lately I am pleased with my work. I am more interested in the design than the cutting but the cutting has become better and more efficient. Many cabs have issues and I enjoy the problem solving getting things to work.
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Post by mohs on May 9, 2020 19:27:27 GMT -5
Over a very long time, I probably made two hearts. One piece and did an ok job. Do you do two piece because it gets better results or you like matching up the material? I've thought about making frankencabs using different material but haven't got around to it. I've had an inferiority complex about the craftsmanship in my work, but I have been doing so much grinding lately I am pleased with my work. I am more interested in the design than the cutting but the cutting has become better and more efficient. Many cabs have issues and I enjoy the problem solving getting things to work. Right on Pal The short answer is I wanted to do hearts pendants its a long story but Its an old family tradition anyway what good is heart if it can't be hanged? & drilling that tiny hole for the eye-pin was way beyond mohs meagre means. I don't know how it happened but I just figured I 'd build a heart and zip a groove and it worked and one day I held one very strange caddywhompis combo in me hands and Eureka     I have something here ! and its been a quest ever since.... mohstly |
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Post by opalpyrexia on May 9, 2020 19:34:23 GMT -5
The "hard part" ought to be fun because this one is outstanding already!
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Post by mohs on May 9, 2020 19:38:06 GMT -5
right on Gary
I know- ya know- all about the process
lots of tweaking and fussing
and heartbreaks
your quality shines through!
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Post by mohs on May 9, 2020 20:08:54 GMT -5
Beeeeeautiful heart! What is the material? Hi Tela Its hard to tell I assumed the slab was some sort of jasper but after cutting the slab and working the stone a little bit I think its petrified wood still have good piece of the slab have bring it to Brian beefjello probably where I got the slab anyways and have him identify ... |
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Post by fernwood on May 9, 2020 20:39:24 GMT -5
it is very beautiful,whatever type of material it is.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on May 9, 2020 21:57:03 GMT -5
Beeeeeautiful heart! What is the material? Hi Tela Its hard to tell I assumed the slab was some sort of jasper but after cutting the slab and working the stone a little bit I think its petrified wood still have good piece of the slab have bring it to Brian beefjello probably where I got the slab anyways and have him identify ... Looks like AZ rainbow wood to me, mohs, but I could be wrong. |
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Post by mohs on May 9, 2020 22:21:30 GMT -5
Thanks fernwood Beth I got ya in mind as I grind  O and R bin u wouldn’t be wrong u would be right If ya going to cut it wrong do it right & Cut it long But it does bring up an interesting question How do ya identify wood ? I’ve ground enough certified pet wood It as certain feel on the wheel…. |
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Post by rockjunquie on May 10, 2020 6:24:15 GMT -5
Beeeeeautiful heart! What is the material? Hi Tela Its hard to tell I assumed the slab was some sort of jasper but after cutting the slab and working the stone a little bit I think its petrified wood still have good piece of the slab have bring it to Brian beefjello probably where I got the slab anyways and have him identify ... Petrified wood sounds right. Sure is pretty.  |
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Post by miket on May 10, 2020 7:14:27 GMT -5
Nice one, Ed!
So happy you're cranking these out...
😄
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Post by mohs on May 10, 2020 9:13:52 GMT -5
Right on Mike
I probably have 5 hours in crafting this one
Easily
Lot of that time was in profiling the 2 halves
Trying to rough cut the excess on my tile saw
Usually lead to heartache
So its lot of profile grind
Plus bending that dome was
also a good hour of grind time
anyways
Keep stumbling on new tweaks to the technique
Know this is something you do & know too
Guess that the nature of rock crafting
As the techniques get more refined
the mind grinds new designs,
I suppose
keep on and thanks
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Post by mohs on May 10, 2020 9:25:49 GMT -5
Thanks Tela ! wood it will be Its a big heart Perhaps to big for a pendant ? I’m wearing it Its hefty Makes a statement even at a safe distance |
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Post by fernwood on May 10, 2020 10:18:30 GMT -5
Wood can be tough to ID, as it is so different depending on where from.
I have pet wood from AZ, CA, ND, NV, NB and WI. All have their own special look.
I love the stuff I collected in AZ. So many different looks and colors.
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Post by fernwood on May 10, 2020 10:20:21 GMT -5
That being said, this heart really looks like a slab of Picture Wood I have from Brown Ranch.
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Post by mohs on May 10, 2020 10:52:42 GMT -5
Good Morning Beth It could be It might be It would be its a good do bee Obviously whatever it be Hope it from the Zona Not that I’m biased That wouldn’t be gneiss & a pleasant day wished indeed  |
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Post by RocksInNJ on May 10, 2020 22:50:53 GMT -5
Looks great man. Keep cranking them out, you Energizer bunny you. 😀
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