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Tasmanian Stichite in Serpentine
« on: March 21, 2017, 05:46:28 AM »

Finally got a piece I'm really happy with.
Or FB challenge this month is about March/Mars (colour, planets or gods/aliens association).

So this serpentine with its bright green colour came in handy.

I think I got my challenge picture. Does not look like it could get any better than that. Somehow, I really like it. Wear it since last week and get some curious stares


Thanks for looking, Kurt
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Re: Tasmanian Stichite in Serpentine
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2017, 07:12:26 AM »

Great looking alien, Kurt!  As always, great job on the carving.  I can imagine that the alien would invoke some curious stare from people!   :icon_sunny:
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Re: Tasmanian Stichite in Serpentine
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2017, 05:01:28 AM »

It is a work that impresses at first sight.
Very interesting the folds of the face and neck.
Asianfire, what tools do you use to define curves?
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Re: Tasmanian Stichite in Serpentine
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2017, 06:52:16 AM »

Thank you both for your kind words.

Asianfire, what tools do you use to define curves?

I use mostly inverted cones here. But be reminded that this is a rather soft material, so they cut quick and deep fast.
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Re: Tasmanian Stichite in Serpentine
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2017, 12:10:08 PM »

Hi All

Wow that is just to cool :icon_salut:

If you were to put a price on that what would you ask? Please PM me if you are intrested in sell or making another one. I just love it.

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Re: Tasmanian Stichite in Serpentine
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2017, 01:43:21 PM »

Hi All

Wow that is just to cool :icon_salut:

If you were to put a price on that what would you ask? Please PM me if you are intrested in sell or making another one. I just love it.

Bless
Shawn
Sorry, I remain on the sidelines when it comes to selling.
For me, there is a lot of luck involved when it comes to things like that.
Here in this case things just worked out fabolously.
Material and limited skills just united for a change to produce something that I'm really happy with for a change.
I am working on another, but in Chinese nephrite, and possibly a third after that.
While starting with the same basic design, it will look very different.
I can very well envision that this one will be the better one of the 3.
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Re: Tasmanian Stichite in Serpentine
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2017, 02:34:51 PM »

I do understand.

I hope you dont mind that it is my computer back ground now.

You SIR are an artiest  :Worthy:

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Re: Tasmanian Stichite in Serpentine
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2017, 03:29:02 AM »

Nice work Kurt, you got a great expression in this piece. You certainly handle the softer materials well.
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Re: Tasmanian Stichite in Serpentine
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2017, 04:18:17 AM »

I hope you dont mind that it is my computer back ground now.
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Shawn

Not at all, Its an honour.

Thanks Southerly. Not always. The angel with the same material was a washout last year. 
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