dante lopez Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi, I am so glad to join you. This is my first post and I will like to show you a couple of pictures of my work. All comments are welcome! I would like to reach the quality of detail on the carvings of Mrs. Jaconson, Natasha or Oleg but on jade (I love their work!). As the materials we use have different nature, all hints and ideas are helpful. Size of Chamaleon: 6 6/8” long x 1 4/8” tall and 1” wide. Size of the Fairy (including the wings): 5" long by 2 1/4" tall. Dante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergio Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hello Dante, fine work, i like especialy your cameleon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hello Dante, Will you tell us about the pieces, what materials were used? Your display of the chameleon on the branch is very clever! It looks more real that way! Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante lopez Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Thank you Sergio! Dante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante lopez Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Hi, the material is JADEITE, this color in particular is known as light Green Apple Jadeite. Tough material to work with! But it is my passion. I am working on a silver branch for it to stand but for a quick picture I used a natural branch and I also like the way it looks on the natural but it wouldn hold the weight of the piece for a long time. I am also finishing the skull, I will post some pictures as soon as I finish. This is another new pice I just finished, the material is Jadeite as well, ICE Jadeite and it is only 7/8" tall. Let me know all your comments! Dante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodworm Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 The cameleon I thought was very nice, the frog is unbeleivable due to its size. If he had a light in him he would glow. Very nice work indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Welcome Dante! Beautifully done carvings in such a difficult material. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante lopez Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Thank you so much! I love your work, what a mastery on your hands for the chisel and other techniques! What is the difference in the Cameo carving techinque by hand and the techiques you use? Have you seen those techniques used on Jade? Let me show you some pictures of my cameos, I would appreciate very much if you can tell me all your comments.. god and bad so I can perfect my work. Dante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante lopez Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Thank you Woodworm for your comments, it is actually a very good idea to put a little light hidden on the base! Dante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie K Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Dante: I'm a huge fan of your work. I also carve gemstones, bone, tongua nut and tusk. I've been following your work for a couple of years. I joined this forum around February 5, go to Who's Who to look at the photo I posted. I do not know how to link the post to this email, sorry. I've visited your website a number of times to see what you are up to. It's nice to see you and your work here. Debbie K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante lopez Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hello Debby, sorry for taking some time to write back... I feel honored for your comments, thank you! Your work is very good too, I am impressed with your different material combinations... I t would be very nice to see posts of your new pieces! Dante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie K Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Hello Debby, sorry for taking some time to write back... I feel honored for your comments, thank you! Your work is very good too, I am impressed with your different material combinations... I t would be very nice to see posts of your new pieces! Dante Dante: Posted 3 pictures on "New Work Show & Tell", go look. Debbie K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thank you so much! I love your work, what a mastery on your hands for the chisel and other techniques! What is the difference in the Cameo carving techinque by hand and the techiques you use? Have you seen those techniques used on Jade? Let me show you some pictures of my cameos, I would appreciate very much if you can tell me all your comments.. god and bad so I can perfect my work. Dante Dante, I'm sorry, I missed this last month! I'm not so familiar with cameo carving but it seems to be so similar to other materials such as very hard wood and ivory and certain metalworking burin carving and scraping processes. It doesn't seem that you need any technical improvement! Jade, of course, as you know is different, being too hard for steel tools. I'm more fond of the sharp, crisp detail possible in metal and shell. A matter of taste. Please continue with your beautiful efforts. jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus homestead Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hello Dante, Your work is amazing - I saw some photos of your work a couple of years ago(I'm thinking in Lapidary Journal?) I have long been inspired by your pieces. So glad to see you here. Blessings, Magnus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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