Lachlan Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 This is my first attempt at carving jade. Its my own idea carved from Siberian jade, initially I wanted to do 4 crossovers but downed to 3 as I wasnt sure of how the jade would hold up, as it is its fine and very solid. I also tried a different style of crossover to normal which Ive decided I dont like and wont do again. The crossovers are crooked, in the future Id like better lines and internally the crossover is not perfect- next time. It was initially designed to hang the other way up but it looks better this was so I removed the pegs I had to bind it the other way. All in all Im happy with it. One side is smaller then the other because a small fracture kept chipping slightly so I kept grinding it down. I polished up to water wet but had slight "peel effect" and it looked better mat so I took it back to 1500 grit. I learnt a lot and enjoyed working with it so much Ive bought more jade. Ive also bought some more tools to make the next one easier. Its 11cm across so quite large. The cord is two 8 strand braids backbraided over each other at the ends to make it adjustable. I use a kumiloom for the 8 strand braids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Love that man! very impressed for your first crack at stone. Or for your hundredth if it was Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachlan Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Thanks for the kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken R Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Hi Lachlan, Fantastic results for you first go at jade. In my experience, jade can be great to work with, or it can drive you crazy. keep up the good work, Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yloh Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Yloh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Nicol Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 How wonderful! Well done! You have a great grasp of material and of structure; and of course of your subject. Very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt K Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Very well done. Those crossovers can be a challenge in any material. Very crisp and prceice lines. Looking forward to more of them from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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