Lithophane

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dhellew2
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Lithophane

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8x13 Lithophane of an early 40's vintage 4x6 black and white photo
Material is candlestone
Cut with a 3/64" 3-flute spiral ball nose bit
Names laser engraved and filled with gel stain
Dale
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Re: Lithophane

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Very nice detail on the faces. How long did it take you to carve it.

Tony

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Re: Lithophane

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Tony, it took about 17 hours..... Dale
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Re: Lithophane

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Impressive work - And I thought my 6 hour cuts were long !

Very little wiggle room between time & quality with these, I know.
Doug

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