Jim Kelso Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Here's a piece I just finished. It's a non-functional table display piece. The body of it is cast shibuichi, in this case copper with 30% silver. Cast by Eznic Karakashian. The owl(Barred) is inlayed pure silver with a 22k beak. It's made to represent a wintery night with gently falling snow. The patina is the traditional Japanese technique used on sword fittings using rokusho. You can see more on the development of this piece HERE My website and INSTAGRAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Moulton Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Thank you for taking the time to show us Jim.Thats utterly breathtaking. Great serenity.Great discipline you do show us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Cejunior Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Superb work Jim. Extremely serene :35: Antonio BLADESIGN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Erwin Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 (edited) Beautiful piece Jim =] Really like it. Just curious, as I really don't know, it can still be called shibuichi even though the silver content is 30% instead of 20%? Does it end up being a term used for metals where it's primarily copper and a small amount of another metal? Was curious since it means "4 to 1" or something like that. And Jim just to tease you "It's a non-functional table display piece." If it's a table display piece, why is it non-functional if it's functioning as a table display as it's intended? *chuckles* Just giving you a hard time =P Edited June 19, 2006 by EdgarFigaro Beau Erwin www.ErwinKnives.com Custom knives Bcarta Composites Stabilized Woods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanM Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 chart with common alloy percentages. Japanese alloys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Pringle Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 That's really well done, Jim, but I don't know about this 'non-functional' thing you talkin' bout - something as evocative and dynamically composed as that doesn't really need to do anything but sit there and look good :35: it's got that zen thing goin' on. Jomsvikingar Raða Ja! http://vikingswordsmith.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 Just curious, as I really don't know, it can still be called shibuichi even though the silver content is 30% instead of 20%? Does it end up being a term used for metals where it's primarily copper and a small amount of another metal? Was curious since it means "4 to 1" or something like that. =P Shibuichi, as I understand it, despite the tranlated ratio, is any alloy that is primarily copper/silver. As Dan has pointed out there are various named categories, "white shibuichi", "dark shibuichi", etc. and I believe the stated percentages are just a guide. The point is to vary the percentages to get the particular color you want, not to conform to some arbitrary standard. 3%silver/97%copper gives a beautiful dark nutty brown. I've found that increasing the silver content beyond that starts to work into the grey ranges for which shibuichi is most known for. Thanks guys for the comments. I guess function is a state of mind! My website and INSTAGRAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I gotta agree with Jeff, it is functioning as a focus for zen and an object of beauty. Just wish I could see it in person! :notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 It's beautiful, very meditative piece. Antoine http://antoinemarcal.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ouellette Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 That is a fine piece of work. I just love silver. Bob O "When I raise my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on judgment, I will take vengeance upon mine enemies, and I will repay those who haze me. Oh, Lord, raise me to Thy right hand and count me among Thy saints." My Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adlai Stein Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Impressive is all I can say. Adlai Klatu Baratta Necktie! Macabee Knives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Erwin Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Thanks for the info Jim =] Neat to know. I'll have to look over that link some more =] Beau Erwin www.ErwinKnives.com Custom knives Bcarta Composites Stabilized Woods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 Thanks guys. My website and INSTAGRAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hÿllyn Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I like the colour scheme and composition Jim and the snowflakes are a lovely touch. From what I can tell there's a texture in the background can you give us some insight into that? Also I have tried logging in the Carving Path but it is not recognizing my password and it's even saying that username doesn't exist Grey hair and alopecia are signs of age, not of wisdom... Rósta að, maðr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 Thanks Hyllyn. Have you tried again to log in? Let me know again if it doesn't work. The texture is a combination of things. Some of this is out of focus, but around the trees you can see chased testure with a couple of different punches. There is also grain pattern in the shibuichi and some porosity which I went with as it worked out fine in the design. I also did an overall ishi arashi which is pouring tiny garnet stones over the background with the trees and owl masked. A lot of the subtlety is not really apparent unless you can handle it. My website and INSTAGRAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Norris Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Everytime I see some of your work it makes me wish I had a fraction of the talent you do! :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: “All work is empty save when there is love, for work is love made visible.” Kahlil Gibran "It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them." - Alfred Adler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariah Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 That is gorgeous work. Simply amazing. The color, composition, detail... it is all stunning. m Ancora Imparo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted July 4, 2006 Author Share Posted July 4, 2006 Thanks! Here's a shot of the back with an engraved snowflake. My website and INSTAGRAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Arthur Loose Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Lovely piece, Jim. I have so many barred owl around my house! I love to hear them talk to the coyotes... jloose.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Hi Jon. I see them around here once in a while, but hear them frequently. "Who cooks for you" How about we get together and visit Jerry Williams to see the granite warrior soon? He should be coming along nicely. My website and INSTAGRAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Arthur Loose Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Yes, definitely. I've decided that I want to have some small place in Barre's stone-carving history... I want to visit Trow & Holden and also take a class at the Barre Granite Museum on carving... but they're steep at $600. I'd really like to talk to Mr. Williams! jloose.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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