Post #248284 by Paipo on Fri, Aug 11, 2006 2:45 AM

Thanks Tiki Duddy and tiki5-0. I really like the Marquesan style, and I think I can go even smaller next time!

Flynny, I usually try and make the boldest and deepest cut I can, so I have less work to do later. The key (for me) to getting a good cut is to go over the carving in your mind when drawing the design on the stone - so when I make a line, I think what tool I will be using to define that cut.

GMAN, college is a little far away to think of - we've still got things like cots and strollers to worry about at the moment. Hopefully Paipo Jr. will study towards a more lucrative career than full-time carving!

Anyway, the nursery is now painted and looking good with a 4' x 4' tiki painting on the feature wall (gotta start em young), so I've been back in the workshop again. #4 "Micro Marq" is all finished. 3 natural greywacke pebbles and paua shell - pebbles are 34mm L (shell), 25mm L (tiki), 17mm L (toggle).