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NEW Benzart Black Jade Marq 3-6-14
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Fri, Jun 12, 2009 8:23 AM
It´s been a while now. I started checking TC a few weeks ago and realized that I missed much of the good stuff going up here. This one is my favorite shot, looking naturally aged. |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2009 11:14 AM
a real pleasure seeing you guys again, and your little guys, too! bumping into you guys for lunch was a nice treat. sorry i couldn't visit on the way out, i didn't leave any time. thanks a lot for the invite. |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2009 11:50 AM
Green vs blue Said good night to John, BenZ! |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2009 5:03 PM
it's great too see ya cranking 'em out ben! the marq is beautiful and an amazing rescue with the comb. the hawaiian warrior was a great concept and execution. especially that face! bravo! the signatures are works of art too. now let's get another look at the lono you were working on. |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2009 5:42 PM
What you guys haven't seen is the smaller duplicate head that he carved Saturday(?) morning next to the pool. Come on Benz put some wax on it and share with the rest of the class. |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2009 7:35 PM
Nice work Ben :D Good to see you back at it again |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2009 2:35 PM
Benz, did you skip over the #100? I loved that comb, it would have been a nice hair piece for sure. And the smile on it reminded me of the class clown. :lol: Nice work... I suppose you dropped it and the comb broke? You're like that energizer bunny, you just keep going & going.. And we wouldn't have it any other way..
Now this was a really quickie for sure.. Must be nice to be this talented and whip these things up so quickly and with such detail.. Keep up the good work my friend. |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2009 8:57 PM
Thanks Surfin, yes the siggie IS taking some time but not as much as the first one and it will be quick and eazy soon Yeah, I worked! Thanks seeks but What comb, I don't see no comb? :o :lol: tok-tok, Yes you can Never know what media you will see when you stroll into my threads here, it's always a surprise for sure! Thanks for the kind words. Greentikipat, Thanks for the props and I Understand about the time thing, it Always is elusive at these things when it comes to changing plans. Soon though, we'll make it soon! Laojia, thanks, green blue, green blue, I don't know which is best, we'll hacve to discuss it more soon. John likes the green though, he told me to tell you that, Specifically! :lol: Bullet, Yes, it feels Great to be back on the bench, thanks for noticing the pieces, Marq coming, Lono coming soon, More of Lots of guys coming soon. Aloha, yes, that guy was the Original Marq I started but I Lost him around the shop and started ole' Green eye you saw. Hewey, Thanks, NICE seeing you here for a change too! T-Pak,,,,,It was SO nice meeting you and your man there at Hukilau. You both display those pieces very well. Don't know what happened to # 100, it hasn't been named yet I guess but will be soon.
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Tue, Jun 16, 2009 9:47 PM
Aloha Ben! WOW, I've been absent too long. What a treasure trove you've been amassing here! Hmmm.... are you up to #100 already? Boy does time fly! 100, 100, now why does that number ring a bell? ...:-? ...:roll: ...:) ...:D |
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Wed, Jun 17, 2009 1:23 AM
Looks like a realistic alive human face with a marquesan beautifully inserted and done eye ! Benjamin. |
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Wed, Jun 17, 2009 6:48 AM
Thanks Aaron's, ring a bell? Why yes it does since you jogged my memory. We'll have to work something out! Ben, Thanks, Glad you likee. Haven't finished the eyeball yet though. |
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Benzart
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Thu, Jun 18, 2009 6:25 PM
Heres this little Marq all finished up but for the cord.
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Thu, Jun 18, 2009 6:41 PM
HOLY TIKI! |
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Thu, Jun 18, 2009 7:02 PM
Beautiful piece, BigBen.... That inlay makes it easily amazing... ...Need my address? :wink: :D |
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Thu, Jun 18, 2009 10:55 PM
Wow another amazing piece of Art. This inlay gives him great character. |
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Fri, Jun 19, 2009 5:13 AM
Help me, I've been hypnotized! |
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Fri, Jun 19, 2009 6:15 AM
Fantastic. Raising the bar again, Ben. |
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Fri, Jun 19, 2009 6:17 AM
OOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! |
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Fri, Jun 19, 2009 7:49 AM
Another Very COOL carving!!! I swear your carvings Do seem as if they are ALIVE!!! Like you could sit around a table and have a conversation with them!! Very SWEET!!! Aloha, Mooney |
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Fri, Jun 19, 2009 9:03 AM
Thanks Tikiville, the kind words are much appreciated. Freddie, Thank you too, I Think I have your addy somewhere here :P Thanks Grapa', Sure, I'll send him right over, but you'll have to send him right back so his new owner doesn't shoot me? :) Finky Thanks, do you know how nice it is to see you hanging around again? Pappy, thanks to you too, And it is so Great seeing you again! :o Tyler, Thaannnkssss. :D :P :lol: Almost forgot MOONEY, Thanks Jimmy, When you coming home, gotta get together soon! |
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Fri, Jun 19, 2009 1:23 PM
SWEEEEETT! Love the eye. |
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Fri, Jun 19, 2009 2:04 PM
WOW, Master Ben ! This eye is spectacular and sticks perfectly to this spectacular Marquesan figure. Benjamin. |
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Sat, Jun 20, 2009 12:22 AM
And how is calling this guy here? one with blue eyes? The hairdress carve! And the nose detail: WOW!! Your knive work is incredible BenZ! J. |
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Sat, Jun 20, 2009 9:50 AM
you hit the MARQ on that one! |
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Sat, Jun 20, 2009 3:34 PM
What's next wise Ben? |
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Sat, Jun 20, 2009 8:58 PM
Ben, As usual, this "raises the bar" again - and it is interesting to me, as a statistician, mathmatician, partytician, to know just how far that bar can be raised. Very awesome! Thanks, man. |
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Sun, Jun 21, 2009 5:02 AM
Thanks TikiLizard, the eye is from a paua shell sent to me by one of our Kiwi friends from down under. Benella, Thanks for telling everyone my secret, Yes I Always carry around a pocket full of eyes in just case I go blind and lose my way, Or in case I have a piece that needs an eye, Or, or ? Thanks ben, Got a Hook blade in that there c-jack? :lol: Thanks Laojia, Yes, he Can be called "Old Blue eyes", I'm sure Frankie wouldn't mind. Little lost Tiki, I hope you find your way . meanwhile Thanks for the props, (maybe I was aiming at a tang or a who knows what?) :o Conga, thanks for the kind words. I was up too early do do much else as no one was around. One of these days we'll get you to one of these Hukilau events so we can really see ow it's done. :D :o Oh, not sure whats next? T-Gap, Always a Pleasure when you stop by, it was Great seeing you at Hukilau, Finally. Oh, that Bar thingie, I don't pay much attention to it except for when someone is swinging it at me. Thanks for the comps. |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2009 4:13 PM
Oh wow! very very very nice!!!!!!!!!! |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2009 5:04 PM
Killer looking fella there Benz. He has really come to life. |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2009 5:58 PM
At least I can say I saw you working on that with your trusty hook-knife at the Hukilau. I was privileged to meet you and Aloha. Great work -- Love the eye. BUFFBAD |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2009 9:55 PM
Wow, the Marq is magnifcent! Those abalone eyes look like they've seen some visions... It's a weird and wonderful effect, kind of natural and surreal at the same time. |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2009 10:23 PM
Beautiful work, Ben! You know I've got a soft spot for the art of the Marquesas... and this one is a fine carving! Love the detail work in the headress, and a perfect color for this guy. |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2009 12:30 PM
Ben, |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2009 4:34 PM
I'm liking this one a great deal Ben. Might be my favorite this month. Encore! |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2009 5:34 PM
gorgeous! great work--as usual. :) |
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Wed, Jun 24, 2009 1:26 PM
It really is a great piece Ben - very beautiful and the detail is just over the top. The 3D chop is cool, too - very nice! |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2009 9:40 AM
Darn,, It looks like I got way behind here too, just too much going on 'round here Clarita, Seeks, Thanks for the kind words. Buffbad, I'm glad I got to meet you too at Hukilau, you should have sat down and talked while I was doing that guy. Thanks. Aarons, yes I think this guy got into some of that stink-weed or sumpthin, his eyes tell the story. Thanks for the comment And for coming round again! Thanks Lake, yes I know this is a Weakness you have and I can see why too, it was a real pleasure to carve and the "Chocolate Maple" worked out great, thanks. DrGoat, Thanks for the kind words and yes I Loved doing this guy. Babs, Thanks, nice to see you on this side and the Month's not over yet! :P :o Johnny, Thanks for the comps, Much appreciated. Thanks T-Gap, Really happy you like him and he arrived in one piece. Here is the jade Maori I've been working on forever Almost done! |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2009 10:26 AM
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Thu, Jun 25, 2009 10:50 AM
WOW, Babs, Thanks for the Fireworks! |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2009 11:23 AM
Great work on the Marq piece and that |
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Fri, Jun 26, 2009 4:12 PM
Many thanks Master Benz! May Tikis fire forever burn! [ Edited by: el Stingray 2009-06-26 16:13 ] |
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Fri, Jun 26, 2009 5:13 PM
Iokona ki"i, Thanks for the kind words, be sure to catch All my threads (Links on the first page) as I usually keep my threads to around 100 pages and this is thread 5 I think, Yes, 5 so sit down and relax awhile, you'll be awhile. El Stingray, No Problem, Thanks for the comps. Just updated the 9heading to show I finished this Jade Maori today but no photos yet. |
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Fri, Jun 26, 2009 7:21 PM
What a beautiful piece of Jade, and a beautiful design to make a beautiful piece! Beautiful! |
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Fri, Jun 26, 2009 9:53 PM
Magical! I love it! :drink: |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2009 8:13 PM
Greetings, Here is a Maori chief with Moko who is 2.25 inches high by 1.50 Inches wide. This is from Synthetic jade from timid tiki. Judge for yourself. I Love carving this stone and it is very bright translucent. Although looking very Mottled when all lit up? This fellow has about 10 hours in rough -out and is from the lighter of the two batches you sent me Timid. It Definitely carves nicely. it will be interesting to see how it takes the moko. Enjoy |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2009 2:50 AM
It's looking really good Benz . . . and should take the moko without any problems. Do you have any idea yet on what this material really is? It may be called "synthetic jade" but I cannot find any references to it on the internet. It is definitely harder than nephrite, very tough, and has a consistent grainy fracture like granite when broken . . . it is not glassy or conchoidal in fracture at all. The seller is Thialand isn't talking but he may not know. Any one else out there with ideas on this? There are some more photos of this material (including a red "synthetic jade") on Tama's Stone Carving forum. |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2009 4:42 AM
These carvings are great! But, I'd be careful with this "Synthetic Jade." It looks a lot like dyed serpentine, particularly if it can be scratched with a steel needle. Bowenite is a slightly harder form of serpentine but still easier to carve. Don't expose synthetic jade to even a little sunlight, as the dye inside the stone will yellow to an awful color. Most of these dyed pieces discolor on their own within 10 years or so. There is no stable dye for jade, even if its polymer-injected. [ Edited by: wentiki 2009-06-30 04:43 ] |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2009 4:47 AM
Thanks timid, I'll be sure to update you this afternoon on the finer carving properties of this stone. I cannot add anything more and haven't been able to find any more info in it either. One thing I did notice about the hardness, on the bottom of the slab (what I would assume was the bottom anyway) it seemed Very much harder than the top sections which was strange. |
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