spokanetim
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Post by spokanetim on Sept 12, 2010 18:36:05 GMT -5
Got a some done and want some constructive advice on how they look  . Black jade thingy   Black jade pebble rounded into a pendent, sort of like the old look of this.  Jade stone slice. Face polished, rough left on sides  It should look like a tulip but it sort of looks off to me.   Feedback appreciated as I'm hoping to improve! Thanks Tim |
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Post by tanyafrench on Sept 12, 2010 18:57:50 GMT -5
Wow Tim, I love the one that is suppose to be tulip but it looks like a Calla Lilly. That is just beautiful. The others are very masculine. Great Job!
Tanya
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spokanetim
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Post by spokanetim on Sept 12, 2010 20:14:36 GMT -5
Thanks Tanya, ha ha you are right! It's one of those Calla Lilly's, (at least I think that was the picture was I was looking at when I carved it.) Tulips, Lilly it's all stuff I know nothing about.
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Sept 12, 2010 21:38:44 GMT -5
Yup, definitely a calla lilly. They're all fantastic Tim. I really see no improvements needed. I especially love the first one!
Nate
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Post by sitnwrap on Sept 13, 2010 8:01:46 GMT -5
A Rose by any other name....you got that Calla Lilly perfect.
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Post by adrian65 on Sept 13, 2010 8:08:50 GMT -5
They really look fantastic. I especialy like the first one, its bold shape is so suitable to jade.
Adrian
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Sept 13, 2010 8:41:09 GMT -5
great carvings!
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Post by Bejewelme on Sept 13, 2010 12:09:15 GMT -5
They look super Tim the calla lily is perfect!
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Post by frane on Sept 13, 2010 18:33:40 GMT -5
Beautiful work! They really look good with the black cording too! I love the lily!
Fran
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Post by Toad on Sept 14, 2010 11:44:42 GMT -5
Great lily
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Post by SharktoothHunter on Sept 18, 2010 1:55:39 GMT -5
somehow "Man-Cave" popped into my head  Not sure of the size of the last, but could see it as a fancy spoon of sorts (continuing the caveman-type theme) |
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Post by moondragon on Sept 18, 2010 9:59:31 GMT -5
I love the unusual shape of the first one and the one you polished the face and left the sides natural. Very organic:)
Time to set up shop somewhere so people can purchase your art:)
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Sept 18, 2010 21:06:36 GMT -5
The black jade thingy is awesome! I have been admiring Tim's work for some time, and decided it was time to own a piece from him when I saw these.
I am wearing it right now in fact!
Thanks Tim!
NAte
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Post by Roller on Sept 18, 2010 22:24:08 GMT -5
they are all great ! I really like the first one and I am very fond of the polished stone slice idea ...i might steal it from ya ...
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spokanetim
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Post by spokanetim on Sept 18, 2010 23:35:31 GMT -5
Ha ha, yes man cave would appropriate for where I work. I built myself a little rock shop a month ago, If I clean it (thats a big if) I might post a picture. I sort of think "spoon" with that lilly too. I made a little etsy site Moon Dragon about three weeks ago to sell cabs, plugs and stuff. It's to support my ever growing rock toys. If anyone on here ever sees something they want let me know first and I'll make you a even better deal. No need to worry about stealing my ideas, imitation is the greatest form of flattery. Heck if you have questions on how to do anything I've done I'll try to help if I can. I've had to figure out most the carving by myself as the "jade experts" aren't to keen on helping new people.
Tim
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mwcrocks
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Post by mwcrocks on Sept 19, 2010 16:25:58 GMT -5
Calla lily for sure and love that black jade pebble - that old look is so appealing |
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robbiejohn
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Post by robbiejohn on Oct 3, 2010 21:30:32 GMT -5
Hi Tim, I just stumbled on your pics and comments re: new carvings and pendants. thanks for the generous offer to help. My question is: how did you cut or cave what you call "Black Jade Thingy" It looks like a Lochaber battle axe to me. Sure would appreciate directions.
I'm just about 40 mi north of you in the Gulf Islands.
Thanks in advance for the help. Cheers! Robbiejohn.
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spokanetim
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Post by spokanetim on Oct 3, 2010 22:03:55 GMT -5
Hi RobbieJohn, I wish I was 40 miles south of you ;D. I'm on the other side of the state next to the Idaho boarder. I'd be happy to share how to make it, it's really not that difficult and I already wrote it out for Nate so I can just copy and paste what I sent him! I penciled out the 36 mm oval shape on a 1/2" slab of black jade and penciled the round cuts on the sides, don't cut out the oval preform yet. I cut out the holes on the sides using a 12 mm diamond core drill then cut out the oval cab from the slab (do it that way so you can clamp down the slab when you core drill). I cabbed it front and back like usuall. Then I used my micromotor (super dremmal) with diamond burrs to feather the sides of the holes, I mark the center line in the hole and a line on the cab face to see what to cut out. Then I cut the cord hole with a diamond burrs. I've got sanding burrs that speed up the sanding for the feathered part but you can also use wet dry sandpaper up to 1500 then polish. Polish both sides like normal and use a felt pad on your dremmal to polish the inside feathered part. Took about 2.5 hours total from start to finish. Hope that help. I recently made another one with what I thought was black jade I bought on line. After working it I sort of think it's Absolute Black Jade, not a real jade but very nice material just the same.  Tim |
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