Stone Sculpture Projects |
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Feb 11 2009, 03:51 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,195 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
Seems most of the sculptures Im working on right now are smaller than a quarter.
Here is an example with this California Fire Agate bee in the works. Only his right wing is showing in this picture as size example. The wings still need to be attached, so it looks a bit like this still yet. Hopefully it will improve in time, and I wont snap a wing trying to put it all together. I think Im going to forward a few of the bigger projects I have in the works, and give my fingers a break.......hehe Have to love the challenge though right? -------------------- Education is the key to the future,
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Feb 10 2010, 11:14 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,195 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
Its more of a love of working with the stone than patience for me Jim.
I hear you about fingers cramping. I sure pushed my limitations on hand sculpting with the flexshaft. I was on a roll working that piece at around 4-5 hours straight a day for several days, only using the flexshaft. I hold it like a pencil like when Im drawing or woodburning, but my pencil and woodburner doesnt vibrate like the flexshaft does. By the 4th day, I was loosing feeling in the right side of my hand, and I had shooting pains in my wrist going up my arm. Dont want Carpal Tunnel syndrome, so I was forced to stop and rethink how Im working the stones. Actually Dan forced me because I was on a roll and (stubborn) couldnt seem to stop myself. I was having way too much fun. Hes going to mount the flexshaft so I dont have to hold it during long projects. Doing that will not only cut back on the vibration on my hands, but will give me both of my hands to hold the stone instead. I have never had this problem with the flexshaft working for shorter periods, like drilling holes or carving. But I will defiantely need to have it mounted working it on my larger projects. For polishing, I would have to see some of the pieces your refering to first Jim. I use different techniques depending on my project. Most of the flexshaft polishing I do is with the polishing disks. Im not happy with the polishing bits they have for sale though, harder stones like Agate just seem to melt them away. I sometimes even cheat and take them to the cabochon wheels for polishing. I take my chances and ride the edge of the wheel. Warning though, one slip could cost you a finger injury or gouge your stone. I know because I have done both. Trial and error I say. Dan Is also in the works of making me polishing bits that will be able to reach in the details (tighter spots) I grind into some of these stones. As soon as hes done making them, we will give you an update on how well they work. Hes so smart and helpful! -------------------- Education is the key to the future,
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