DIY: How I Discovered the Stone That Changed My Understanding of Beauty
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- "How I Found a Stone That Changed My Perception of Beauty"
One day, I went to a quarry where I usually gather material for my work. But that day, I was looking for something special, something that could tell its own story. And suddenly, I noticed it-a stone that seemed to glow from within.
It was unique: veins of malachite intertwined with golden flecks of pyrite, and its texture resembled frozen ocean waves. It was as if nature itself had created an abstract work of art on it. I even hesitated-should I cut it? But my hands were already burning with the desire to turn this find into something incredible.
In the workshop, the stone revealed its full beauty. After polishing, shades emerged that I hadn't noticed before: deep emerald transitioning into turquoise, and a shimmer of "gold," as if tiny stars were hidden within the stone. I decided to step away from conventional shapes and created a bowl to highlight its natural pattern. Every cut, every corner-it was a dialogue with the material. I wasn't just cutting the stone; I was revealing its soul.
Now, this bowl is more than just tableware. It's an art object, encapsulating millions of years of history. When I look at it, I remember that moment in the quarry: as if the stone had chosen me to give it a new life.
Have you ever found something that changed your perspective on ordinary things?
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I love this bowl. You did amazing work.
Thank you so much!
So cool!! Can't wait til Spring so I can get back to my sink I'm doing...
That sounds so exciting! Spring is truly the perfect time for creativity and new projects. I’m sure your sink will turn out amazing! If you’re up for it, feel free to share your progress-it’s always fascinating to see how such ideas come to life. Good luck with your work, and may spring bring you inspiration! 😊
Try and make a safety razor stand to hold the razor and lamps would be awesome
Thank you for the suggestion-when I come across a suitable stone, I’ll definitely make one!
Thanks so much for showing me and the rest of your viewers that you don’t need thousands of dollars worth of equipment and a huge workshop to produce wondrous pieces from river stones. I have been polishing some of the fantastic stones I find along the rivers and streams near my house in Northern California for some time now (I feel so privileged to have such beautiful rocks lying around just waiting to be discovered) but seeing the work you do gives me the confidence to try bringing my hobby , it’s so therapeutic, to the next level and begin cutting and hollowing some of the stones I’ve found. I started with nothing more than some sand paper and my two hands (wow what a labor of love it was!) and now I’m using a drill press with various tools and fittings I’m experimenting with. I just bought a few carving and polishing attachments for the angle grinder I recently got, some more successful than others however. Do you have any suggestions for the attachments you use? What are the most important and/or necessary ones to get first? Thanks in advance for any suggestions or guidance you can. I have been enjoying your videos ever so much and am always excited when I see a new video posted from you!
Thank you for your kind comment and for sharing your experience! It's truly inspiring to see how you're developing your hobby and experimenting with tools. As for the attachments for the angle grinder, I recommend starting with diamond cutting discs and grinding cups for stone processing-they are versatile and suitable for most tasks. It's also useful to have a set of rubber polishing pads with diamond coating for the final polish. I’m planning to record a detailed tutorial video soon, where I’ll break down the tools and attachments I use, to help fellow enthusiasts like you. Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for your support! 😊
I enjoy the story that you tell with your work
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Thank you for your words! It’s really inspiring and motivating to keep creating something meaningful. I’m glad that my work resonates with you! 😊
@ I’m really interested in doing this at some point,
Moving to the West Virginia soon
And I will definitely be doing this
Yes sir your work is amazing and inspiring very talented sir
And you make it look so easy
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