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Rock Art => Carvings and Sculptures => Topic started by: cobbledstones on December 30, 2015, 05:34:13 PM

Title: first attempt at carving
Post by: cobbledstones on December 30, 2015, 05:34:13 PM

i made this with the edges of my wheels, was a real challenge because one slip and a gouge was sent across the surface.  needless to say,  i never got every scratch out, but it is ok for a 1st attempt

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/simpsons_guest/IMG_0234.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/simpsons_guest/media/IMG_0234.jpg.html)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/simpsons_guest/IMG_0238.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/simpsons_guest/media/IMG_0238.jpg.html)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/simpsons_guest/DSCN1825.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/simpsons_guest/media/DSCN1825.jpg.html)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/simpsons_guest/DSCN1826.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/simpsons_guest/media/DSCN1826.jpg.html)

Title: Re: first attempt at carving
Post by: Asianfire on December 30, 2015, 07:27:03 PM

Wonderful material, and very well done.
Lovely piece, more of the same please. :DRUNKS:

Say, are you on FB? Would love to invite you to be part of our Winter Challenge
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1621235238138969&type=1

Title: Re: first attempt at carving
Post by: cobbledstones on December 30, 2015, 08:01:54 PM

thanks asianfire, sorry, not on facebook, though I may have to join if there is cool lapidary stuff goin on there

Title: Re: first attempt at carving
Post by: lithicbeads on December 30, 2015, 09:35:57 PM

You might enjoy his group. You get hooked it could be expensive , carving isn't expensive compared to other lapidary but lots of new tools required to go beyond where you are now. I like it , it made me smile.

Title: Re: first attempt at carving
Post by: Asianfire on December 30, 2015, 09:48:55 PM

Quote from: lithicbeads on December 30, 2015, 09:35:57 PM

You might enjoy his group. You get hooked it could be expensive , carving isn't expensive compared to other lapidary but lots of new tools required to go beyond where you are now. I like it , it made me smile.

We got a very small number of contributors, but most have fun experimenting.
Peter as example comes up with lots of conceptual designs, and it a blast watching how and what he does.
The challenges are more about challenging ourselves than competing against each-other.

Title: Re: first attempt at carving
Post by: hummingbirdstones on December 31, 2015, 06:38:53 AM

I think it's amazing for just using the edge of your wheels!  Very simple form, but very attractive!  I really like it.   :icon_sunny:

Title: Re: first attempt at carving
Post by: Phishisgroovin on December 31, 2015, 05:38:36 PM

great angel!

I am attacking fire agate as my first carving lol! (Some day).

Title: Re: first attempt at carving
Post by: Helene Fielder on January 01, 2016, 09:13:37 PM

First attempt, I'm impressed.   It takes some skill getting used to the tools and material.  Can't wait to see your next attempt.