Post #291459 by Paipo on Tue, Mar 13, 2007 4:56 AM

Master of Minerals? Sounds like some atomic age superhero! Speaking of which, Amy, if you want one of these, you'll have to wrestle Ken for this one - probably in the Tonga Hut carpark! More birdmen may be on the cards...
Finky - yes, it will be a pendant - I'm just taking my time working out how to hang it without intruding on the design.
Surf-n-turf, I don't know what's in the water here - but we have bottled it!
Benz, this one's 3 inches long/tall, and yes, the stone is pretty much perfect in terms of consistency and texture. Probably the nicest one I've carved of this type.
JP, everything is done only with the diamond burrs including the sanding - it's just a matter of speed and how much (or little) water to apply, then a whisper with the sandblaster to finish.
Duddy, thanks, there's no stopping me and I'm glad you're digging this one. I've taken a more relaxed approach than usual and I think it's worked out for the better.
hewey, cheers mate!
I had planned to do some fancy feathers on the wing but simplicity won out in the end. The carving part is finished, still gotta add a suspension hole, cord and signature/date.