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Post by lpl on Feb 28, 2019 12:56:54 GMT -5
Your work is amazing...that's a beautiful piece!!
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Post by lpl on Feb 28, 2019 10:30:50 GMT -5
That is the problem with using a dop pot. Shellac is what is in the wax that makes it sticky. If it gets too hot, the shellac burns off and then you lose the sticky elasticity of the wax. One way to combat it is to not leave the dop pot on for any longer than you need to. Very much this. I have heard that you can go to a hardware store and get some shellac and add some back in to the wax in the dop pot. I haven't done this yet, but next time my wax loses it's 'sticky', I'm going to try it.
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Post by lpl on Feb 24, 2019 23:12:29 GMT -5
That's an out of the park home run!
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Post by lpl on Feb 24, 2019 23:10:30 GMT -5
All of them are fantastic! Great work!
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Post by lpl on Feb 24, 2019 23:05:02 GMT -5
Dang. That is a fantastic set of cabs there!
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Post by lpl on Feb 24, 2019 19:55:17 GMT -5
That is so very nice! One day I'll try opal...
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Post by lpl on Feb 24, 2019 19:53:19 GMT -5
Looks great Ali! Another vote for the third one.
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Post by lpl on Feb 21, 2019 13:58:50 GMT -5
Those look really nice Pat!!
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Post by lpl on Feb 19, 2019 13:28:22 GMT -5
Those are amazing. You set the bar so very high!
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Post by lpl on Feb 19, 2019 13:26:15 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing the cabs. Very much this!!
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Post by lpl on Feb 19, 2019 13:00:15 GMT -5
My initial thought was to put a piece of silver in there, but now I'm thinking that rockjunquie might be right, especially given it's a juried panel that is going to go over it. I don't know the logistics of removing the broken piece though and that may prove impossible. It is an amazing piece of work regardless!
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Post by lpl on Feb 19, 2019 12:52:55 GMT -5
Yes, that is groovy! And awesome!
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Post by lpl on Feb 14, 2019 12:56:25 GMT -5
Great photos! I wish I could do as well! Thank you. Sometimes my pictures turn out ok, sometimes they don't. I attribute that to end user error on my part! These were actually just on my desk with my phone and I have the crappiest lighting in here so I was a bit surprised they turned out. You must have really good light on your desk!
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Post by lpl on Feb 14, 2019 12:40:00 GMT -5
Great photos! I wish I could do as well!
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Post by lpl on Feb 14, 2019 12:33:32 GMT -5
I saw these right away and wanted to comment, but the flu is kicking my a** and I wasn't up to too much typing. I love these! You really shouldn't be so modest. They took a lot of skill and you pulled them off with gusto! I like the one on the top right in the collage best. But, I really do love them all. I love all the texture and how you created something very manly but not overtly "sloppy". I like your sense of balance! Each piece is very thoughtfully arranged. You made it look effortless, but, really, I know it is hard to pull off and not look "wrong" visually. Great job! Pat yourself on the back. Thank you so much for that Tela, I appreciate it. Sorry to hear about the flu...get well!
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Post by lpl on Feb 14, 2019 12:32:16 GMT -5
Great work.we are our own worst critics! Great job nice natural look. Glad you took up to the challenge. That is really true about being our own worst critics!
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Post by lpl on Feb 14, 2019 10:21:08 GMT -5
Really nice!!! Word of caution though. I was at a show a few years ago and Fish and Wildlife was busting folks right and left for jewelry incorporating animal parts like claws, talons feathers etc. I guess they were demanding documentation for the hunting trophy type stuff and just flat out busting sellers for jewelry with talons or bird of prey parts as that stuff is strictly a no no. All those laws usually use the sentence " or parts there of" when regulating wild animal parts. I'm sure if differs from state to state for state regulated critters of course ( birds of prey are federal). For example, here in Texas, you can pick up "shed antlers" but woe befall you if you are caught salvaging antlers and such from roadkill.....Mel That's really good information to know Mel. I didn't have a problem doing these for the guy, as the animals were legally harvested by him here in Colorado, and I'm not selling them, just making trophies for him. But I'd definitely think twice if I were to try to sell something like these...doubt I would even try...
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Post by lpl on Feb 13, 2019 22:46:01 GMT -5
Dang you're good. Those are about the best use of sterling I've seen in awhile. Thanks! They are mostly passable. It's been a nice little project to practice some new to me techniques.
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Post by lpl on Feb 13, 2019 20:37:35 GMT -5
You are not a want-to-be lapidary sport; you have arrived. These are good looking, high quality items that anyone would be proud to own. Best. Thank you!
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Post by lpl on Feb 13, 2019 15:43:38 GMT -5
I'll take two of the double claw pendants, if you please. Great work! I'll let you know if he gets another bear lol!!
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