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Post by kk on Nov 23, 2015 4:15:21 GMT -5
Ouch, thats what I meant. Got some of the chatoyant variety.
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Post by kk on Nov 22, 2015 19:49:50 GMT -5
here is my entry although i lost the preform picture this is what i got ROCK ON !! What is it? Sugarlite, I presume!
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Post by kk on Nov 22, 2015 8:23:57 GMT -5
lovely! they are so detailed, and they flow... the scene on the back is wonderful, kind of emphasizes the water related theme. oh, and I can't wait to see more as the Daniel piece progresses! That's going to be beautiful! Have started Daniels material today and still figuring out how deep I can/should go to give it a sense of movement. Cut and sanded the lower wave and found to my surprise that the colour strength actually increases with sanding, something that never seems to happen in other material. Tomorrows challenge: deepen the waves (Top and bottom) and maybe get the secondary trier of waves.
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Post by kk on Nov 22, 2015 6:09:36 GMT -5
OK first pictures are in. Got a nice bonus in the back Its a nice scene, unfortunately there are 3 spots that broke out and its too deep to really grind them out. The two cracks are OK, as they are not going through the material to the other side. They just form the boundary between different material. Thanks for looking, Kurt
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Post by kk on Nov 20, 2015 17:24:03 GMT -5
Yep. That's the way to go to beat time on commute. On the run. Spit will do the trick too. Takes a while, but that's exactly the idea to void the Zombie-nation with their videogmes. Love the look of the cab, the colour , the shine, and all.
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Post by kk on Nov 18, 2015 10:49:44 GMT -5
Dont be afraid using the open tubes. They can be a wonderful addition to any master-cab. As with any cab, ensue some form of balance pleasing to you.
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Post by kk on Nov 17, 2015 16:49:21 GMT -5
Thank you Adam.
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Post by kk on Nov 17, 2015 7:23:42 GMT -5
Ready for sanding until next weekend, and then polish. Hope to get at least a polish akin to my entry in this months cab competition (cut from the same slab) And then on to the craziest project yet. Gem Silica Chrysocola from Indonesia that was send by Daniel (as some of you know). easiest one of the most expensive materials that I got in the house, when it comes to recognized market value. But, being me, I don't just cut out just the pure areas for max value, I take in every colour-shade that I can get. Craziest project, not only because of perceived value, but even more so, as it is highly likely that I'm setting myself up for a mayor fail. Lots of overlaps, and the design asks for more precise lines than ever, that still need to be defined and angular, in order to make everything work. Will take that one as slow as I can. Maybe one set of waves a week? Thanks for looking, Kurt
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Post by kk on Nov 14, 2015 17:39:40 GMT -5
Anything that is not given, is lost! (Dont know where I got that one from, but has stuck with me for a long while) Basically it says that the greatest joy comes from things that are given to us willingly and that nothing is really worth anything, if you gotta ask for it or take it by force.
And once you realize there is nothing lacking - the whole world belongs to you ~ Lao Tzu
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Post by kk on Nov 10, 2015 9:03:20 GMT -5
I have stayed away from our local version of Feng Shui for quite some time. There are just too many pieces out there. But for once I thought that a FB contest, a weird material, plus the need to practice flowing shapes would make a good combo. Tiger Iron or something like that. Feng Shui attributes: Fish/Carp symbolizes Good fortune, Success, Prosperity, Longevity, Courage, Ambition, Perseverance Flowing water symbolizes income. This could be a river or lake or a natural pond. As long as it is flowing in a non-threatening way it symbolizes good income. This means a regular pay check and a regular monthly income. But when the water accumulates (like in a pond) it signifies wealth and pile up of assets. It could be a pile up of assets like company, property or business. For great wealth luck you will need to accumulate water. And finally the seed-pod of a lotus: The seed pod of the lotus is a ever changing womb that protects and holds the seeds until they mature. The pod represents the sanctuary of community where the seeds of creativity and expression are nurtured and prepare for transformation. After day two, thats where I'm now: 3 hours on the machine, 12 pins down (9 secondary use, 4 new ones). Man is that material though. Not only muddying up the pins, but actually wearing them down. OK, I use cheap Chinese ones, but still..... Now I got till the weekend to figure out better placement and size of fins, as well as the seedpod. Looks so much easier in 1D. There is a lot of curvature and flow needed in that piece. Nice challenge; lets see how far I can take it. If I can round out the back, It looks like I would get a nice scenic cab from the back. Thanks for looking, Kurt
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Post by kk on Nov 9, 2015 20:03:28 GMT -5
Got good news. I begged and pleaded and wheedled and I can get access to the shop for a few hours this week! Great, and then finish up by hand if that is not enough time. Most stones can be given a near mirror-finish with 3/5/10k paper.
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Post by kk on Nov 9, 2015 3:59:04 GMT -5
What a stunning finish. Looks absolutely great.
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Post by kk on Nov 8, 2015 17:21:11 GMT -5
Great look already. Variegated Tiger Eye always looks stunning when done.
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Post by kk on Nov 4, 2015 9:36:47 GMT -5
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Post by kk on Nov 4, 2015 9:31:01 GMT -5
Nice KK! Blood is new wetting agent for chatoyant cabs? No chatoyance in that one..... If there would be, it would be Mara Mamba, I presume?
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Post by kk on Nov 4, 2015 8:25:51 GMT -5
Have not done cabs in a long while, but Test-run on a piece of Tiger Iron before trying to carve. Did give me a run for my life. Hurt my thumb as blade sheered off the pin 2 weeks ago ripping into flesh, and after splitting the two pieces with a screwdriver (my blade was just a couple of mm short in places) I cut my other thumb yesterday. Very dirty to work with, but I like what I see. Has somewhat of noble colour appearance. Thanks to Claudia Crystella for this regal material. Will try tomorrow to get a daylight picture (While the pics shows pretty much the actual colour, its rather dark overall) Thanks for looking, Kurt
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Post by kk on Nov 3, 2015 8:35:11 GMT -5
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Post by kk on Nov 1, 2015 10:20:32 GMT -5
kk, they are almost pear like but more fibrous, very juicy... yes, hornets were everywhere on them... almost exuding juice through their skins... where did you find such fruit as a kid? At home in Austria. That's what I thought, I got a word for the texture in German, but a direct translation does not make sense. Grandpa, loved to keep them save till he had enough to make cider. Was his special thing, because nearly all the other apples ripened much later, and this type can not be kept for long, he could not wait to make the trip to the press with the few he got from his 4 or 5 trees. On the big trip later, dad and grandpa would have a yield of 6-7 barrels of cider to last for the year. But GP still had a halfsized one from those apples, reserved for himself (no clue how he managed to press them).
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Post by kk on Oct 31, 2015 10:49:18 GMT -5
Gotta love Polkadot. The varieties are as endless as Montana.
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Post by kk on Oct 31, 2015 5:25:46 GMT -5
When you cut eggs like that, how to you know where to cut. Is it just pure luck, or are there markers to ensue maximum yield.
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