Comments on: JADE CARVING Vernon BC 2008 http://jade-carvers.com Carving Jade, Jade Sculpture, Jade Art & Hard Stone Sculpture Thu, 20 May 2010 05:55:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Donn http://jade-carvers.com/jade-carving-workshop-vernon-bc/comment-page-1/#comment-1514 Donn Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:43:19 +0000 http://jade-carvers.com/?page_id=50#comment-1514 Hiya Shane, The 'slurry' is generated by the action of using the silicon carbide slip stick or can be made with loose silicon carbide grits of chosen grade and mixed with a suitable carrier. Water normally or can be mixed with varying amounts of a soluble thickening substances..... like glycerin. Applied with firm, shaped tools to fit the contours. Cheers Donn Hiya Shane,
The ‘slurry’ is generated by the action of using the silicon carbide slip stick or can be made with loose silicon carbide grits of chosen grade and mixed with a suitable carrier. Water normally or can be mixed with varying amounts of a soluble thickening substances….. like glycerin. Applied with firm, shaped tools to fit the contours.

Cheers Donn

]]> By: Shane http://jade-carvers.com/jade-carving-workshop-vernon-bc/comment-page-1/#comment-1503 Shane Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:28:35 +0000 http://jade-carvers.com/?page_id=50#comment-1503 were you doing the hand work with a slurry of some type??Iv been wondering how you make a slurry as well Thanks were you doing the hand work with a slurry of some type??Iv been wondering how you make a slurry as well
Thanks

]]> By: Donn http://jade-carvers.com/jade-carving-workshop-vernon-bc/comment-page-1/#comment-1007 Donn Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:33:36 +0000 http://jade-carvers.com/?page_id=50#comment-1007 Hi Margot, It is impossible to determine a value sight unseen. First off, one needs to know the color and structure, ie. flaws, fractures and grain of the jade before a fair value could be appraised. I will ask where do you live as it may be possible to organize someone near you to view the jade. A selection of photos would also be of assistance. Is the stone cut or not? If so a pic of the cut face could give an indication as to quality. Also the location of source, where the stone is from, will provide a possible comprehension of potential. Trust this helps for a start ..... Donn Hi Margot,
It is impossible to determine a value sight unseen. First off, one needs to know the color and structure, ie. flaws, fractures and grain of the jade before a fair value could be appraised.
I will ask where do you live as it may be possible to organize someone near you to view the jade. A selection of photos would also be of assistance. Is the stone cut or not? If so a pic of the cut face could give an indication as to quality. Also the location of source, where the stone is from, will provide a possible comprehension of potential.

Trust this helps for a start ….. Donn

]]> By: Margo http://jade-carvers.com/jade-carving-workshop-vernon-bc/comment-page-1/#comment-1005 Margo Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:29:29 +0000 http://jade-carvers.com/?page_id=50#comment-1005 I know of an 80 pound block of jade suitable for carving and jewellery. What is this worth and is there a market for it? Regards, Margo I know of an 80 pound block of jade suitable for carving and jewellery. What is this worth and is there a market for it? Regards, Margo

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