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My fathers birthday plaque
« on: April 28, 2016, 07:42:51 AM »

I made this for my father in 2014 but just never got around to posting it. Yes he loves sailing and so very appropriate.
First picture was before it was sent and the second after her mounted it and put it in place.
Enjoy
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Re: My fathers birthday plaque
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2016, 07:49:29 AM »

What a beautiful gift for your dad!  I bet he loved it.  I like how it was mounted, too.  Very elegant looking.   :icon_thumleft:
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Re: My fathers birthday plaque
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2016, 07:55:51 AM »

Thanks Robin,
Never easy to find or make something when your family live on the opposite side of the world.  Yes he is very happy with it. He is not a person to say much so his comments were very welcome. My dad is very talented as well. Was/is a Cabinet maker amongst other things.
Karen
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Re: My fathers birthday plaque
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2016, 08:05:18 AM »

Interesting colour differences between the two pics. What material is in use?
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Re: My fathers birthday plaque
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2016, 08:28:07 AM »

Suuweeeeeeeet. The boat fits in front of the background picture like it really should be there. Excellent artwork.
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Re: My fathers birthday plaque
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2016, 08:34:55 AM »

Very nice gift!

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Re: My fathers birthday plaque
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2016, 11:06:09 AM »

The boat was labradorite, sails paua shell and the backing I do beleave was Cotham marble..
The pictures were taken in different setting and by the looks of my fathers, they had the house lights on.
Hope that answers the querry.
Thanks for looking

Karen
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Re: My fathers birthday plaque
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2016, 03:20:04 PM »

Thank you. Yes it certainly does. I love colour-play, so when I see something that gives different colours in different settings, its always interesting.
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Re: My fathers birthday plaque
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2016, 11:32:26 PM »

Slight error in the backing stone. I double checked it and I used Picasso Marble. The base that my dad used is black marble.
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Re: My fathers birthday plaque
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2016, 10:46:47 PM »

Funny, the back really looks like some serpentine we have in New Caledonia. Nice mounting!
 
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Re: My fathers birthday plaque
« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2016, 04:20:26 AM »

Yaa now that's ART!
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