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NEW Benzart Black Jade Marq 3-6-14

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finkdaddy posted on 01/18/2011

Ben, I just spent the last two days looking back through all of your threads and the pages of pics you have on Shutterfly. I still cannot believe the increadible body of work that you have created, and each piece even better than the one before.
You are such a wealth of knowledge and experience and a gift to us all.
Thank you!!

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seeksurf posted on 01/30/2011

Sick Lono Mr Benz. I cant get enough of the lono.

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Benzart posted on 01/30/2011

Thanks guys for your comments, I still haven't made a cord for this one yet and he's Still here??

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Grand Poobah posted on 02/02/2011

Your detail is so crisp, no matter what the wood, especially for something so small

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wplugger posted on 02/02/2011

Ben,
I'll post something if you do.
Will

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Benzart posted on 02/04/2011

Thanks Grand Poobah, Appreciate the kind words
OK Will. as soon as I carve another piece I'll post it here. That little Lono is the Last one I did.

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Benzart posted on 02/07/2011

On 2010-12-20 16:12, hiltiki wrote:
Ben, how is my coconut monkey doing. :) :) :)

Hi Hilti,, I finally got yer Coconut???

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hiltiki posted on 02/07/2011

I can't wait. :)

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laojia posted on 02/07/2011

On 2011-02-03 21:04, Benzart wrote:

as soon as I carve another piece I'll post it here.

Waitingwaitingwaitingwaitingwaitingwaitingwaitingwaitingwaiting :roll:

J.

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AlohaStation posted on 02/07/2011

Thanks for having Wplugger and I over yesterday. Even though there were no tikis at the Wood Carving Show, I think we made up for later in you workshop. Finish up some of those projects - we're all waiting to see something new!

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Clarita posted on 02/22/2011

When is the new Benzart fix coming? I could really use one... pleeease... :)

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tikigodz posted on 02/23/2011

Ditto.. Old Timer Whats next?

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Benzart posted on 03/09/2011

Hey Peeps,
Sorry I've been away from the bench so long, haven't really been feeling great, BUT I Have been teaching a stone carving class one day a week and here's a little KU face I've been working on there carved in Botswana Agate.
It's not much and believe me I need it as much or more than anyone else..
No promises right now about things to come But look for more soon!

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Benzart posted on 03/09/2011

Hey Peeps,
Sorry I've been away from the bench so long, haven't really been feeling great, BUT I Have been teaching a stone carving class one day a week and here's a little KU face I've been working on there carved in Botswana Agate.
It's not much and believe me I need it as much or more than anyone else..
No promises right now about things to come But look for more soon!

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TikiG posted on 03/09/2011

Killer Ben! Good to see you getting into lapidary skills. G

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hiltiki posted on 03/09/2011

Glad to hear you are doing better Ben. Take care and show us your work, no matter what you get your hands on it always ends up being a perfect piece of art.

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Benzart posted on 03/09/2011

Thanks Hiltiki, I Still have a Coconut to cut for you???

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Benzart posted on 03/09/2011

Thanks TikiG, Appreciate that

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TheBigT posted on 03/09/2011

WOW. Looking killer already! Great to see ya back. Hope you're feeling better soon!

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Creative Chimp posted on 03/09/2011

thats awsome ben. glad your feeling better. your always raisin the bar.

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coconuttzo posted on 03/10/2011

Nicely done! I was beginning to wonder what the godfather was doing. Hope you're all better now. I look forward to seeing more eye candy!

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Grand Poobah posted on 03/10/2011

I am sorry that you haven't been feeling well. I hope you start feeling better soon

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hiltiki posted on 03/10/2011

Ben I am ready when you are.

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GMAN posted on 03/10/2011

"Good to see you getting into lapidary skills"

C'mon....Ben has worked more rocks than Sheen...... :wink:

WINNING!

-G$

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tikigodz posted on 03/10/2011

Once again big ben shows how its done!!!!!

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tikigodz posted on 03/10/2011

Once again big ben shows how its done!!!!!

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laojia posted on 03/11/2011

On 2011-03-08 18:42, Benzart wrote:

Hey sensei carver! Always on top to show us the magic of your skills as you fine materials.
Very nice inlay too!

Glad you're back on the bench!

J.

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Clarita posted on 03/11/2011

That's beautiful, thanks for the update much appreciated.

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amate posted on 03/11/2011

The beauty of the material is accented by your design. That's beautiful!

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hodadhank posted on 03/12/2011

Really cool Ben.

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shrunkentiki posted on 03/29/2011

On 2011-03-08 18:42, Benzart wrote:
Hey Peeps,
Sorry I've been away from the bench so long, haven't really been feeling great, BUT I Have been teaching a stone carving class one day a week and here's a little KU face I've been working on there carved in Botswana Agate.
It's not much and believe me I need it as much or more than anyone else..
No promises right now about things to come But look for more soon!


"magnifique" as usual, have u made any video tutorials about inlay ?

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danlovestikis posted on 03/30/2011

That's so beautiful Ben. Straight to the core revealing the rocks history in layers and making a new beginning where a rock becomes a special treasure. Wendy

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ToddVegas posted on 04/01/2011

Greetings, friend! Your octopus ear carving looks like magic incarnate! I bow to the wizard.

On 2011-03-08 18:42, Benzart wrote:
Hey Peeps,
Sorry I've been away from the bench so long, haven't really been feeling great, BUT I Have been teaching a stone carving class one day a week and here's a little KU face I've been working on there carved in Botswana Agate.
It's not much and believe me I need it as much or more than anyone else..
No promises right now about things to come But look for more soon!

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Matt Reese posted on 04/01/2011

You're a madman.

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AlohaStation posted on 04/01/2011

I'm glad I'm not the only one with abused fingertips!

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Benzart posted on 04/03/2011

Thanks Wendy, it was fun working in this strange stuff!

Thanks ToddVegas, and Welcome to TC! I think you're the first to notice the Octo similarity, definitely looks like the tentacle from the depths of hell on an ear too!

MATT, Thanks, Nice to see you here too!

Aloha, yeah they get beat up a bit this time of year!

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little lost tiki posted on 04/03/2011

Agate Ku RULES!
Beautiful and Clever!
Just like its creator!

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crazy al posted on 04/03/2011

Da Best EVER!!

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Benzart posted on 07/04/2011

Thanks for the love!
Gots a few new pieces on my bench and a couple finally finished. Not been carving much until just recently.


And This guy finally complete and corded with 20 inch cord, it is from Burmese Jadeite.

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hiltiki posted on 07/04/2011

Ben, so glad you are back. yeah..

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harro posted on 07/04/2011

So great to see you back at the bench Benz!! Some LOVELY pieces here too.

Happyhappyhappy :)

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Watango productions posted on 07/04/2011

Ben,these guys are fantastic! I cant even think of try'n to carve anyth'n
at that scale,as be'n as prone to injuriesas i am I'd have no fingers in no time.
I broke my hand again just recently but it's com;n good and I'm back on the chisels
now.Cheers Watango

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Will carve posted on 07/05/2011

Ya, now that's what I'm talking about!

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TheBigT posted on 07/05/2011

Crazy good new stuff you have Benz. Those little guys look pretty fragile. Love the tiny ku!

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GROG posted on 07/05/2011

Awesome!!!

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Tamapoutini posted on 07/06/2011

Your bench is looking more and more "Hokitika" each time you show it Ben! :wink:

Nice use of patterning in the agate and full-bodied Ku's - and a jade waka-huia?? I give you a 10/10 right now for pure ambition! Cant wait to see it, no doubts in my mind it will be spectacular.

Rock on Sir! :)

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McTiki posted on 07/06/2011

Great to see you bringing the bar up around this place Benz.

Hope you are feeling great!

What is the Hei/Teko with the ridge on it's head called? It's an awesome design.

Mahalo

McTiki

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surfintiki posted on 07/08/2011

BeeeeeUtiful Benz!
I like the idea of mixing your cordage colors too. You love that jade dontcha? :wink:

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