[Woodcarver] Stoning Defined For Maricha

[maricha]

lori,
yes it answers my question. thank you. i now understand the fine texture you 
had on your demonstration tutorial, which in turn could probably be used in 
many forms of carving such as human hair, wrinkles skin etc.  appreciate 
your knowledge skill and sharing.
cheers
maricha
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lori Corbett" <lcorbett at fretel.com>
To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 3:19 PM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Stoning Defined For Maricha


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> Hi Maricha!
>    "Stoning" is a bird-carving term and is a technique of creating texture 
> using a high speed micro-grinder and a small "texturing bit". These are 
> made from (usually) aluminum oxide bonded to a shank. The bits (or 
> "stones") come in many shapes, but the ones I use most are cone-shaped and 
> cylinder shaped. You grind in each individual feather barb one at a time. 
> This technique can also be applied to hair or fur.  I use an NSK 
> micro-grinder, but there are several great brands that do a fine job, 
> too...such as Gesswein, Ram, etc. These machines turn the carving bits and 
> stones at high RPM...usually up to 50,000 RPM, but some machines will go 
> faster (though most texturing stones are not rated for speeds much over 
> 40,000 RPM). After the feather has been "stoned", then I further refine 
> the feather detail by burning over the stoning with a very fine and sharp 
> woodburning tip to create yet more feather barbs. This technique is 
> demonstrated on my site, too:
> http://www.whisperingeagle.com/Demos.htm
> Go to the "Carving Demos" link.
>    Hope this answered you question OK!
> Lori
> www.whisperingeagle.com
>
> maricha wrote:
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>> hi lori loved your birds and tutorial. congratulations on your wonderful 
>> work. pardon my ignorance but you mentioned in your painting tutorial, 
>> .... stoned and /or stoning... what do you mean by this. thanks
>> maricha
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