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Post by berfle on Oct 12, 2021 16:39:12 GMT -5
Great job and description of the process, Thanks!
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Post by berfle on Mar 23, 2021 10:34:08 GMT -5
I did this video for several reasons. 1) to illustrate an example of how some of our “creative” ideas just sort of occur out of the blue. 2) the simple elegance of a non-complex and easy to construct Intarsia. 3) How to add Stone-in-Stone features to a lapidary project (cabochon, Intarsia, etc.). 4) provide some additional resources and information for anyone wanting to follow up and learn more.
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Post by berfle on Feb 4, 2021 10:19:30 GMT -5
Congratulations!!! Great work and the pinolith is indeed a showstopper! I agree with others here on the glass backing. Not a thing wrong and it solves 2 frequent dilemmas of dealing with double-sided material. First is the frustrating “which side to use dilemma” when working with picture jaspers and other patterned or flashy, chatoyant material. Second, it solves the structural integrity issue inherent with “unbacked” pieces. The only down side is the additional work involved to design a double-sided setting to show it off...ha!😁
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Post by berfle on Sept 29, 2020 9:37:45 GMT -5
Bump! I was lucky enough to learn my Intarsia skills from Bill first hand. I’ve really missed my time at William Holland and my friends. Hopefully 2021 will be brighter and open back up the possibilities of fellowship again. Miss you Bill! Hey melhill1659 good to hear from you! I’ve enjoyed watching the great variety of you and your sister's work. Y'all are amazing - your energy and talent overwhelms me👍 I'm getting ready to sign up for another inlay class with Chuck, Hope to see you at William Holland in 2021.
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Post by berfle on Jun 9, 2020 18:11:45 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for the kind words! It has been a rewarding challenge. As I've shown these I've been surprised at the number of people who are quilt aficionados whether quilt makers, collectors, admirers, etc. I dearly love the quilt my Grandma hand sewed for our wedding gift.
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Post by berfle on Jun 8, 2020 15:50:21 GMT -5
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Post by berfle on May 24, 2020 17:48:53 GMT -5
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Post by berfle on May 18, 2020 8:42:51 GMT -5
hummingbirdstones Thanks👍 Wow, yet another item to add to the vast list of stuff I didn’t know anything about😁 I’ll poke around and see if I can recover the source files.
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Post by berfle on May 18, 2020 8:35:05 GMT -5
A few thoughts on polishing Intarsia. My experience has been with smaller, jewelry sized pieces, probably 3” or less. If I’m creating a piece that is going to be polished absolutely flat, then flat lap finishing is required. In this case it’s important to work with stones of similar hardness because the entire piece is in contact with the lap at all times and small chunks of the harder material can and probably will, break off and scratch the softer material.
The vast majority of my work is finished on a multi-wheeled grinder (e.g. Genie, etc.). With this approach I’ve never had a serious issue with mixing stones of varying hardness. Also, with this approach you can choose to finish the piece with a high dome (e.g. composite cabochon style) or with such a low dome that it will appear to be flat. Most of my work is with harder stones but occasionally I’ll need to mix hardnesses (e.g. rhodonite adjacent to rhodochrosite, malachite next to bruno, etc). In these cases, I know ahead of time that if I’m aggressive on the wheel, then I run the risk of undercutting (cupping) the softer material. Therefore, I use a very light touch during polishing and realize ahead of time that it's probably going to take a little longer to complete. In reality, at a “magnifying glass level” there will still be some undercutting however, if done carefully, it will not be visible.
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Post by berfle on May 18, 2020 7:56:01 GMT -5
I too have been lamenting the loss of that wonderful American Masters Of Stone website. After poking around and searching a bit I found the below reference that seems to indicate that the content of the website may be available independently. I have a pending request into The Smithsonian but like everyone else, they’re moving slow these days. I’ll post an update if I receive a positive response. Some of you may have an association with one of the university libraries referenced and if so perhaps you may be able to obtain the info more readily. www.worldcat.org/title/american-masters-of-stone/oclc/46680006
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Post by berfle on Oct 25, 2019 18:29:03 GMT -5
mossyrockhound It is fun and educational finding and reading the old published articles. The are also some interesting YouTube videos, mostly from other countries. I find it fascinating to view the videos on Italian Pietra Dure and see the old tools used to create those breathtaking masterpieces.
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Post by berfle on Sept 24, 2019 20:23:09 GMT -5
berfle . I gotta ask ——. What is a “berfle”? Pat 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 berfle on Sept 24, 2019 18:21:13 GMT -5
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Post by berfle on Sept 12, 2019 21:15:22 GMT -5
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Post by berfle on Sept 12, 2019 18:02:05 GMT -5
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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 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 berfle on Jun 23, 2019 10:38:38 GMT -5
We had the pleasure of meeting Jim Kaufman at his store/shop in Sedona in the mid 1990’s. He was very nice and accommodating and at the time had been teaching Intarsia classes in his Lapidary shop behind the store. I had just recently started learning to make Intarsia and was awed by getting to see his work in person. I recall that after seeing his work and then meeeting him I kinda felt like Wayne and Garth in the scenes from the Wayne's World movies... “We’re Not Worthy!”
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Post by berfle on Apr 10, 2019 20:57:25 GMT -5
Wonderful selection of materials and beautiful, detailed work!
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Post by berfle on Jan 12, 2019 8:48:43 GMT -5
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