Robin's Jade Carving update 4/3 actually got one done! - Tiki Carving

T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Fri, Sep 7, 2007 3:18 AM On 2007-09-05 16:22, Robin wrote: I don't know if you can see by the pictures, but there are some uneven areas I was kind of surprised about that showed up on the tongue near the mouth. Is this just a matter of more sanding/finer sanding, or do I need to go back and do something else? And the eyes...any suggestions? It kind of looks like the alien to me. -- Hi Robin. It is a little hard to tell from the pics but if its a problem with 'shaping' then you pretty much have to go back to your tools (most likely handpiece) to rectify. If the problem is better described as a 'ripple' or small undulation then you could probably get away with the slow/dry method; small circular scrubbing on the highest points, trying to blend/bluff them away. Keep in mind that diamond cloth and/or sandpaper are only smoothing or polishing tools, not carving tools. An early temptation is to avoid going back a step & thinking 'if I just go a little longer with this tool..' Hope this helps. Nothing wrong with Alien eyes either. The Maori Hei-tiki IS the proverbial little green Man!; big eyes, three fingers, came from the stars bringing knowledge, etc... (cue the Twilight theme - doo doo doo doooooohh) :o :o :o G: "I dunno, I think you are going to need to send that piece to me so I can go over it thoroughly and then provide proper comment. Please finish the cords to 14" so that I can accurately assess its pendantial qualities." Vamp: "Really now...as a girly-girl, I feel I would be best to evaluate it (from a jewelry perspective) so slip that baby on a 20 inch lanyard and send it my way." And as for you guys: its a jade piece! You know where it has to be sent Robin... :wink: TTT :)

On 2007-09-05 16:22, Robin wrote:
I don't know if you can see by the pictures, but there are some uneven areas I was kind of surprised about that showed up on the tongue near the mouth. Is this just a matter of more sanding/finer sanding, or do I need to go back and do something else? And the eyes...any suggestions? It kind of looks like the alien to me.

Hi Robin. It is a little hard to tell from the pics but if its a problem with 'shaping' then you pretty much have to go back to your tools (most likely handpiece) to rectify. If the problem is better described as a 'ripple' or small undulation then you could probably get away with the slow/dry method; small circular scrubbing on the highest points, trying to blend/bluff them away. Keep in mind that diamond cloth and/or sandpaper are only smoothing or polishing tools, not carving tools. An early temptation is to avoid going back a step & thinking 'if I just go a little longer with this tool..' Hope this helps.

Nothing wrong with Alien eyes either. The Maori Hei-tiki IS the proverbial little green Man!; big eyes, three fingers, came from the stars bringing knowledge, etc... (cue the Twilight theme - doo doo doo doooooohh) :o :o :o

G: "I dunno, I think you are going to need to send that piece to me so I can go over it thoroughly and then provide proper comment. Please finish the cords to 14" so that I can accurately assess its pendantial qualities."

Vamp: "Really now...as a girly-girl, I feel I would be best to evaluate it (from a jewelry perspective) so slip that baby on a 20 inch lanyard and send it my way."

And as for you guys: its a jade piece! You know where it has to be sent Robin... :wink:

TTT :)

Post #330889 by Tamapoutini on Fri, Sep 7, 2007 3:18 AM