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cobbledstones

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first attempt at carving
« 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







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Re: first attempt at carving
« Reply #1 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
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Re: first attempt at carving
« Reply #2 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
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Re: first attempt at carving
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: first attempt at carving
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2015, 09:48:55 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.
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Re: first attempt at carving
« Reply #5 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:
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Re: first attempt at carving
« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2015, 05:38:36 PM »

great angel!

I am attacking fire agate as my first carving lol! (Some day).
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Re: first attempt at carving
« Reply #7 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.
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