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Post by mohs on Feb 21, 2009 20:32:26 GMT -5
I made this in freshman wood shop class I always wanted to make another Especially with wood & rock  thanks for look'n edmostly  |
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Post by kentuckyrocker on Feb 21, 2009 20:38:02 GMT -5
As a freshman?  ?? that much talent and you have never done another? I think that is a sin dude. You may want to remedy that  |
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Post by 49er on Feb 21, 2009 23:19:02 GMT -5
Don't think about..jump right in there and start working. Nothing like the present time or you will be sorry later on down the road.
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Post by sitnwrap on Feb 26, 2009 12:56:00 GMT -5
That is really beautiful. What different kinds of wood did you use and how long did it take you to make it?? It looks like it was labor intensive.
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Post by mohs on Feb 27, 2009 1:45:06 GMT -5
That pic took me all year long. I got interested in the project from the very beginning of wood shop class. The teacher showed us an example & I chose to do it. I literally was working on it till the last day of the school year. About ½ way thru the year--- I could tell I was in trouble completing it. So I put in a lots extra time. Lunch hours, early mornings ect… I must have at least 60 hours into it. Walnut, zebra, ebony, purple hart, ash Those are some of the woods I recall… there’s a few others. I’d say the pieces are about 1/8 inch thick. The criss- cross ¼ inch square pieces is the ash, that fill in the border around the horse. That turned into a group glue! Lots of Elmer! Its good stuff! Not a single piece as come loose in over 30 years. After the final piece was attached I grouted the whole board. Belt sanded & finished with a clear shellac. I really really appreciate the inquiry Lori- (sitnwrap) Hope I got your name right. Here’s a rock'n heart for you!  |
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Post by sitnwrap on Feb 27, 2009 7:55:08 GMT -5
I think when a person creates a work of art there is always a story that is entwined in their work.
:)Thank you for offering all the wonderful information.
Thank you for the heart, it is beautiful.
Lori
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Post by frane on Mar 2, 2009 10:11:20 GMT -5
I don't know how I missed this thread before. This is really a beautiful piece of work and time hasn't changed that in the least!
I'd say you are due to start another...Talent like that shouldn't be left idle...(and I am a little selfish and want to see what you come up with ;D)
Fran
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Post by mohs on Mar 3, 2009 15:25:57 GMT -5
Wood & ruby shoes will be the next one I do  Thanks for the inquiry, Fran ! Here's a rock'n heart Its the <3 on my profile held in the sun  |
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Post by Pat on Mar 17, 2014 17:02:51 GMT -5
mr.mohs
Ed, that is a terrific piece. Yes, you have a talent. I hope you make another one. Wow!
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Post by jamesp on Mar 17, 2014 18:11:07 GMT -5
Who is that impostor Ed? Oh! It's Pat. Nice to see you Pat. The bryozoans have looked after you well.
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Post by Pat on Mar 17, 2014 19:55:59 GMT -5
jamesp Ummmmm! bryozoans --- protein! Good for you!
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Post by jamesp on Mar 17, 2014 20:00:16 GMT -5
jamesp Ummmmm! bryozoans --- protein! Good for you! My kind of Lady. |
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Post by mohs on Mar 17, 2014 22:26:14 GMT -5
Thank Pat!
I appreciate you bumping it
it hangs over at my Mom house
right next to the rock'n heart display
its all pretty special
Ed
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Post by pghram on Mar 18, 2014 15:20:50 GMT -5
Nice project Ed.
Rich
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Post by Pat on Mar 18, 2014 15:46:23 GMT -5
@mr.mohs do you have a picture of the heart display? That would be...... heartwarming |
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Post by gingerkid on Mar 19, 2014 7:27:44 GMT -5
 That's a gorgeous wood mosaic you created as a freshman in woodworking class, Ed! Very glad that your mom has it hanging on her wall.
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That's a gorgeous wood mosaic you created as a freshman in woodworking class, Ed! Very glad that your mom has it hanging on her wall. 
