Lachlan Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Just finished this piece after months of work. Im really happy with how it turned out. Its my entry in the World Jade Symposium (www.jadesymposium.com) You can see the progress shots here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Bravo Lachlan! Your choices for protection and presentation are well thought out and executed. The wood choice compliments the jade beautifully. I am happy that your complex design reached its conclusion safely! Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopacki Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Lachlan Wonderful piece and workmanship, I think it should do well in the competition I will be voting once they have it opened I am most anxious to see all of the wonderful pieces. Good luck All my best ......... Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachlan Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Thats Janel and Daniel, your positive comments mean a lot to me. The phrase "make it or break it" came to me several times Janel. This is one of the first pieces I feel is actually finished, I normally reach some sort of compromise between time to finish how I want and $ value added. I polished this to 100000 grit and it really shone, but didnt look as good as it did at 3000 satin so I sanded it back haha. Polished and sanded back the inlaid piece 2 times before settling on the satin finish. Funnily I can appreciate what Ive done better when Im looking at the photos then when Im looking at the piece in person- spent too long staring at it haha. From the glimpses of pieces Ive seen on facebook the level of this years workmanship greatly exceeds that of the last symposium! Can wait to see the other pieces finished either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Hi Lachlan, I understand about the decisions about full gloss and satin surfaces. Sometimes the gloss becomes all about itself if everything is not perfect at the surface of the material, in that it shows off all irregularities whether scratches or irregularities where a smooth surface was intended. An overall gloss can distract from carved elements (in my work), whereas a gloss on high areas combined with less gloss in contrast elsewhere, can be an enhancement. I am glad that you chose to pursue what was best for the jades in this piece, even if it took extra time. Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachlan Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Yeah Im still getting my head around how gloss effects a piece. I think you've nailed it though the gloss detracted from the crossovers, and didnt give a good texture to the overall piece especially with the way it plays with light. The inside of the crossovers is gloss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken R Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 WOW! what a beautiful piece. When it come to what level of polish is best, every one has a different idea. Early in my gem carving career, I was showing my work when one goldsmith said" these would be nice if I had would finish polishing them". A little later a goldsmith looked at them and said "why do you guys always over polish your carvings" Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopacki Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Lachlan, Can you give us some dimensions ? Don't know if its a pendent or a large piece. All my best ..... Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachlan Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 The base is 13cm in diameter the disc is a tad under 11cm and 12mm thick. Attached is my artist statement and name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachlan Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Anonymous artist photo with piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I really like this Lachlan it is unique and beautifully crafted. I really like the way is has multiple ways of being presented and all look 'right' that is very clever. Are you sending it off to the exhibition? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachlan Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Thanks David, yes it's off to the exhibition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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