Mintabie Carving

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Mintabie Carving

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This was a 2 oz slab of Mintabie. There's color but it's not very bright. Some of it will come out when I polish it but it made a great carving piece. Now lets hope I don't pop it when polishing...

Rough was 2oz Mintabie from Derek Baird on FB.jpg
Last edited by kjsspot on Mon Mar 06, 2017 5:05 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Mintabie Carving - WIP

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That's beautiful KJ! Got my fingers crossed for you and can't wait to see it finished. :)
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Re: Mintabie Carving

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Finished. You have to have a good light and get up close and personal to see the color though.

64.2 ct

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Re: Mintabie Carving

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Very nice :!: :!: :!:
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Very, very nice!
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Oh, KJ, that is just gorgeous! Kudos on a job well done. :D
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Thanks y'al!! :D I'm... umm... about 65% pleased with it.
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very good work KJ !
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Re: Mintabie Carving

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KJ, I think you are too hard on yourself. It's beautiful.
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Re: Mintabie Carving

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I couldnt carve a twig, its beautiful.
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