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Pounamu Jade carving
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<blockquote data-quote="kurra" data-source="post: 475833" data-attributes="member: 9971"><p>Hi Lefty! </p><p></p><p>yes it does take a bit to get a good polish on the jade. I polished away with all the usual different size paper and still was having trouble getting a good clean shiny surface. One of the fellows that was explaining each stage as I carved found a difference paste polish and put me on a big wheel that I had to add what was like a chalky substance and told me to hold onto the jade tightly. He wasn't kidding. It felt like the wheel would rip the piece out of my hand.</p><p></p><p>This did the trick and the surface is now quite polished. </p><p></p><p>Dihusky!</p><p></p><p>maybe I had better stick to learning how to carve then ha ha! I can see how much time and effort goes into the amazing gems produced by our members. A real art!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kurra, post: 475833, member: 9971"] Hi Lefty! yes it does take a bit to get a good polish on the jade. I polished away with all the usual different size paper and still was having trouble getting a good clean shiny surface. One of the fellows that was explaining each stage as I carved found a difference paste polish and put me on a big wheel that I had to add what was like a chalky substance and told me to hold onto the jade tightly. He wasn't kidding. It felt like the wheel would rip the piece out of my hand. This did the trick and the surface is now quite polished. Dihusky! maybe I had better stick to learning how to carve then ha ha! I can see how much time and effort goes into the amazing gems produced by our members. A real art!! [/QUOTE]
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