Post #340955 by sar1 on Sun, Oct 28, 2007 10:12 PM

Hi, my name is Scott Rudy and I just posted my introduction on the General Tiki forum but, I thought I would introduce myself here also as this was the thread that inspired me to join the group.

I live in Dayton, Ohio USA and came across this site while looking for information on carving stone. I recently became interested in stone carving and was looking for information and came across Tiki Central and the Bone Carving Q&A thread. I have found a lot of sites on wood carving but nothing like I found on Tiki Central. I don't know anything about Tiki but, have been totally inspired by all of the carving artists I have found here, I now want to learn how to work with bone as well as stone. I would like to learn the wood carving side as well but I'm limited on material resources. I like being able to go out and find my own rocks and stones to carve and my preference of stone is Basalt as I like the high black luster of the stone after polishing.

I have read all of the carving posts and threads and I think everybody's work is the greatest. But, then I think anything that has been transformed into a piece of art from something natural is wonderful. One site I found inspiring was http://boneart.co.nz/index.html.

My tools so far complies of a Dremel 400 with flex shaft and the 50pc. 100 mesh large diamond point set from harbor freight, I paid $13.99 or http://lopacki.com/burrsets/50l.jpg plus the harbor freight 1/8" 20pc. diamond point set. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40547. I'm a cheap when it comes to starting new things. I do have a few carbide bits for working with bone but not all of the ones that I want yet.

Why do you always thing of things to make that you don't have the tools for? Jumping the gun!

You all are the greatest, friendly, not afraid to share ideas and show your works, I love it. As soon as I can come up with something I will be here with you all.

Thanks
Scott Rudy