resajo
off to a rocking start
Member since April 2022
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Post by resajo on Apr 1, 2022 21:49:31 GMT -5
Hi there, I'm a new member. I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right place. (Feel free to move the thread if I'm posting wrong)
Anyways....
I have a couple large rough pink opal rocks with really good color layering. I've never carved a cameo but I've been doing a lot of research, and am pretty sure this material will be great for what I want to try. I have a couple really good side profile images of my granddaughter, I want to try to do a cameo of her for my daughter.
Does anyone know of a good website that can take me by the hand & lead me down the right path?
Any input would be appreciated
Thanks!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 1, 2022 23:18:02 GMT -5
If you can find a copy of Henry Hunt's book Lapidary Carving for Creative Jewelry somewhere that they don't want an arm and a leg for, get it. It has been out of print for a while, but it has great information in it including how to make your own carving tools. It's paperback. He also wrote American Lapidary: Designing Carved Gemstones. You could also look through the carving board and check out Kurt's kk threads here. I have only carved one opal and it was a freeform, so I'm no help there. |
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Post by Peruano on Apr 3, 2022 13:11:08 GMT -5
Your note about Henry Hunt's book prompted me to look on my shelf to see if I had it. I do and found much of interest in it. . . but its not likely to be worth $118 that one vender on Thriftbooks wanted for it. Interesting ideas on how to make tools for carving. Shop hard and you may find an inexpensive copy or something just as good through thriftbooks or adlibris.
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Post by greig on Apr 3, 2022 15:05:15 GMT -5
A Dremel with carbide bits would probably work. I'd suggest practicing on a cheaper stone until you get your process down.
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PapaNertz
off to a rocking start
Married to my best friend Michelle!
Member since April 2022
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Post by PapaNertz on Apr 11, 2022 23:43:30 GMT -5
I started my carving with a Dremel and a reasonable set of diamond burrs from Amazon. I Started carving river rocks and went from there. Make sure you have safety glasses and dust mask to avoid breathing in harmful dust. Look up Silicosis's.
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aGates
has rocks in the head
Building a silver studio
Member since January 2021
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Post by aGates on Apr 12, 2022 10:01:08 GMT -5
i had to get gung hoe and buy a foredom tx flex shaft but you dont. i wish i had known how valuable a fixed point carving station is. it is also pretty easy to build your own. a quick google search of fixed point carving machines will help. im on my cell so my ability to link and do proper explanation is limited. have a great day!
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Cackling Chick
starting to spend too much on rocks
I LOVE ROCKS! 😁👍🏻🪨⛏️
Member since March 2022
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Post by Cackling Chick on Apr 29, 2022 20:48:19 GMT -5
That would be pretty!
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