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Title: Guatemalan jadeite carving
Post by: auscarver on January 11, 2025, 03:16:32 PM

I have carved quite a bit of Nephrite jade but this is my first real jadeite carving.  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Title: Re: Guatemalan jadeite carving
Post by: Enchantra on January 11, 2025, 04:55:10 PM

 :WHOAL: :WHOAR:

DUDE....
That literally GLOWS in the backlighting...
I'm in awe. 

Title: Re: Guatemalan jadeite carving
Post by: auscarver on January 11, 2025, 05:40:24 PM

Thanks Amanda. And yes it does glow. I should carve more jadeite but the prices are insane for quality rough.

Title: Re: Guatemalan jadeite carving
Post by: WingnutAndAPrayer on January 12, 2025, 01:32:47 PM

"Whaaaaaaat?" Just came out of my mouth, involuntarily, incredulously.

Fabulous!

Title: Re: Guatemalan jadeite carving
Post by: auscarver on January 12, 2025, 10:33:40 PM

Thanks. I would love to post a video of this. Pictures do not do it justice. Is there any way here. Could not see any options.

Title: Re: Guatemalan jadeite carving
Post by: R.U. Sirius on January 14, 2025, 04:29:02 PM

How does the carving experience differ between this and nephrite? I have a few small slabs of Myanmar jadeite, but haven't tried working on them yet. I do have a bit of experience with nephrite. What should I be prepared for?

Title: Re: Guatemalan jadeite carving
Post by: auscarver on January 15, 2025, 11:41:55 PM

I have carved quite a few nephrite pieces. It is a bit different. It’s harder. Sanding takes longer. I hand sand my carvings when carving nephrite with silicon carbide sticks I cut my self up to 600 grit then I change to diamond papers. The black carbide was very slow. I tried green silicon carbide with good results. It’s higher grade. Still slower than nephrite but worked. Will talk about the final polishing when I get there.