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On 2007-12-18 00:34, Paipo wrote:
More big-tiki lovin' for G. Kinda like watching paint dry perhaps, but I have got the details and the "metamorphic" areas almost finished now. I lost count, but I think it took about 6-8 passes with about 4 different tools to restore the rough rock look to the worked areas.
I also decided the form needed some transition through to the back side:
Sneaky, that stuff is called "artificial sinew" - I don't know what it is usually used for, but you can get it on ebay (I bought enough to last me about 10 years I think)
I just twist as many strands as I need for the weight of my ply, then braid those together. Single strands are also perfect for tricky threading jobs. Size-wise, I think this big boy is the largest stone I have ever carved by a pound or two, and the first BIG jade in about 5 years!
 
[ Edited by: Paipo 2007-12-18 00:39 ]
Yeah I use artificial sinew in my Native American stuff too, I don't want to post it here cuz it would bore the S. Pacific homies, lol! I like the earthy toned look! I get it wet and use it to join willow boughs or hold things together, u can sew with it too....
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