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Post by mickey on Mar 2, 2010 17:17:19 GMT -5
 Just about finished with another intarsia piece. Summerville agate centerpiece surrounded by Savannah River agate with an outside border of Mary Hill Jasper. |
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Post by chromenut on Mar 3, 2010 11:43:23 GMT -5
Wow, very pretty. Just don't stare at it and spin it....lol...
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Post by mickey on Mar 3, 2010 16:13:38 GMT -5
Thought that I'd show it to ya backlit.  |
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Post by Doug on Mar 4, 2010 9:09:37 GMT -5
Looks great!! What type epoxy/glue do you use?
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Post by mickey on Mar 4, 2010 9:51:12 GMT -5
I don't use super glue because they are not very resistant to solvents. I use 5 minute epoxy but it too is somewhat susceptible to solvents, but you can continue working an hour or two later. Longer set time epoxies are better but it depends on your schedule. The Summerville and Savannah took a mirror polish; however, the Savannah is the finer cryptocrystalline material. The Mary Hill jasper did not polish as well. Word of wisdom: Don't assume the circular pattern will be in the same spot on the reverse side of the slab.
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sophia
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Post by sophia on Mar 4, 2010 9:56:45 GMT -5
Mickey
That is a wonderful piece! A little disconcerting, but wonderful nonetheless.
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Post by colorshapetexture on Mar 4, 2010 10:22:47 GMT -5
Aint it great when a plan comes together... I like it.. Neat colors and patterns.
Well Done.....Jim
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Post by mickey on Mar 4, 2010 10:30:50 GMT -5
Sophia,
Disconcerting-I love it. I name my intarsia pieces and couldn't come up with a name for this one. Thanks!!
Rebecca,
I have various framing material for my intarsia, and I used black onyx on this one; even though, it isn't from Georgia.
Going to try a fire agate- dino bone one next.
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Post by colorshapetexture on Mar 4, 2010 11:32:26 GMT -5
Man your weird........I like it.
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Post by romare on Mar 4, 2010 20:21:36 GMT -5
I like that Mickey. Especially backlit. I want a big translucent intarsia window to look at.
Mark
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