Rock Art (1 Viewer)

[Linda]

I notice designs in some of the rocks I collect and shape them to bring out the form. I only do hand sanding or carving. This picture is of a bas-relief tree carved from soapstone. The reddish spots are concentrated iron deposits. The presence of the iron gives the soapstone a pinkish hue.

 

[Laron]

Looks great. Isn't it interesting how complex these minerals can be.

 

[Tammy Kilgore]

I notice designs in some of the rocks I collect and shape them to bring out the form. I only do hand sanding or carving. This picture is of a bas-relief tree carved from soapstone. The reddish spots are concentrated iron deposits. The presence of the iron gives the soapstone a pinkish hue.
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It's beautiful Linda!

 

[Laron]

Here is another one of Linda's.

 

[Linda]

It looks at home in NZ.
Soapstone retains heat and was used by American Indians for cooking vessels. It was used as fireplace and stove tiles, too because it radiated heat back into the room. It can be ground up into talc. It also is used for counter tops because it is resistant to staining.
...... Another educational moment.

 

[Laron]

I enjoyed that educational moment!

 

[Brian]

https://goo.gl/photos/vQ1Bi4feh4JWvHjq6
A different kind of rock art.

 

[Linda]

https://goo.gl/photos/vQ1Bi4feh4JWvHjq6
A different kind of rock art.
P.S. Is there a bug on phones with posting pictures? Couldn't post it from my phone's memory.

I love this - just need a tube of super-glue and I'm off to new creations! Thanks for the inspiration.

PSS - I was able to open the link.

 

[Stargazer]

I grew up a "Rock Hound". Always loved learning about them...never outgrew it!

 

[Brian]

I love this - just need a tube of super-glue and I'm off to new creations! Thanks for the inspiration.

PSS - I was able to open the link.

Yeah, I created an album on Google so that I could post them. What I meant was that when trying to post a picture from my phone... the "post reply" option disappears. Also, lol the guy who stacked rocks didn't use glue, but that might work too.

 

[Stargazer]

I love this - just need a tube of super-glue and I'm off to new creations! Thanks for the inspiration.

I do hope you mean you'll be using the super glue to actually glue things together (and not taking an inhalant-induced trip)!! LOL...