Hand Engraving Chisels

An Ode to all Poets in Yahoo and Mars? A sonnet?

A fluid hand of art, to sculpt and craft
The structures formed in verses, written lines
Engraved on paper; charily, with graft
The rims and knobs, they chisel to refine

A drifting mind; ambling in places, times
Arousing thoughts; the beats and flow cohere
With coloured words, they brush and daub to rhyme;
The pen adopt their words- as they appear

A fecund soul, kindled from passion- zest
The ink of life, disperse into dry hearts
Incite emotions; buried, in the chest
Revoke images- yields of worded art

A gifted artisan of words- a proof of skin
The seeds and grains of wisdom; sowed within

Opinions?

I am having second thoughts about the couplet...
Yikes! Cut 'of words' in the couplet...
Neonman: Thank you... I like that couplet...
Thumb-downs not from me... These trolls are one hard-working bunch...

S1- Hand
S2- Mind
S3- Soul

Couplet: The Artisan.

Extravagantly focused and somehow surreal instead of metaphorical.

Stock Making Skew Chisels Skew Chisel Left $13.72 Super sharp skew chisels from Royal Arms are individually handmade with quality materials are easy to use and easy to sharpen. Rounded tapered wooden handle fits comfortably in the palm of your hand to give you complete control of the tool and makes your work easier. Long shaft allows you to keep the blade flat on the work surface to perfectly cut straight clean edges. Available in left or right cut. Mfg: Royal Arms SPECS: 1095 steel shaft and blade wood handle. 8-11⁄16" (22.1cm) long.

Stock Making Skew Chisels Skew Chisel Right $13.72 Super sharp skew chisels from Royal Arms are individually handmade with quality materials are easy to use and easy to sharpen. Rounded tapered wooden handle fits comfortably in the palm of your hand to give you complete control of the tool and makes your work easier. Long shaft allows you to keep the blade flat on the work surface to perfectly cut straight clean edges. Available in left or right cut. Mfg: Royal Arms SPECS: 1095 steel shaft and blade wood handle. 8-11⁄16" (22.1cm) long.

STOCK MAKING SKEW CHISELS SKEW CHISEL LEFT $13.72 Super sharp skew chisels from Royal Arms are individually handmade with quality materials, are easy to use, and easy to sharpen. Rounded, tapered wooden handle fits comfortably in the palm of your hand to give you complete control of the tool and makes your work easier. Long shaft allows you to keep the blade flat on the work surface to perfectly cut straight, clean edges. Available in left or right cut. SPECS: 1095 steel shaft and blade, wood handle. 8-11⁄16" (22.1cm) long.

STOCK MAKING SKEW CHISELS SKEW CHISEL RIGHT $13.72 Super sharp skew chisels from Royal Arms are individually handmade with quality materials, are easy to use, and easy to sharpen. Rounded, tapered wooden handle fits comfortably in the palm of your hand to give you complete control of the tool and makes your work easier. Long shaft allows you to keep the blade flat on the work surface to perfectly cut straight, clean edges. Available in left or right cut. SPECS: 1095 steel shaft and blade, wood handle. 8-11⁄16" (22.1cm) long.

ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE APL 105 BEGINNING ENGRAVING DVD $59.95 Lynton McKenzie, one of the foremost engravers in the world, shows you, step-by-step, how to engrave with the hand graver and the hammer-driven chisel. DVD format only. #APL 105 - BEGINNING ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 58 min.) Includes tools and techniques, pattern layouts, smoke and transfer prints, use of the hammer- driven chisel and the hand graver. #APL 106 - INTERMEDIATE ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 40 min.) Coovers lettering, layouts and designs, use of acetate transfers, shaded and relief backgrounds for scroll work, and running leaf border. #APL 107 - ADVANCED ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 12 min.)

ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE APL 106 INTERMEDIATE ENGRAVING DVD $59.95 Lynton McKenzie, one of the foremost engravers in the world, shows you, step-by-step, how to engrave with the hand graver and the hammer-driven chisel. DVD format only. #APL 105 - BEGINNING ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 58 min.) Includes tools and techniques, pattern layouts, smoke and transfer prints, use of the hammer- driven chisel and the hand graver. #APL 106 - INTERMEDIATE ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 40 min.) Coovers lettering, layouts and designs, use of acetate transfers, shaded and relief backgrounds for scroll work, and running leaf border. #APL 107 - ADVANCED ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 12 min.)

ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE APL 107 ADVANCED ENGRAVING DVD $59.95 Lynton McKenzie, one of the foremost engravers in the world, shows you, step-by-step, how to engrave with the hand graver and the hammer-driven chisel. DVD format only. #APL 105 - BEGINNING ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 58 min.) Includes tools and techniques, pattern layouts, smoke and transfer prints, use of the hammer- driven chisel and the hand graver. #APL 106 - INTERMEDIATE ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 40 min.) Coovers lettering, layouts and designs, use of acetate transfers, shaded and relief backgrounds for scroll work, and running leaf border. #APL 107 - ADVANCED ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 12 min.)

ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE LYNTON MCKENZIE ENGRAVING DVD SET $179.85 Lynton McKenzie, one of the foremost engravers in the world, shows you, step-by-step, how to engrave with the hand graver and the hammer-driven chisel. DVD format only. #APL 105 - BEGINNING ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 58 min.) Includes tools and techniques, pattern layouts, smoke and transfer prints, use of the hammer- driven chisel and the hand graver. #APL 106 - INTERMEDIATE ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 40 min.) Coovers lettering, layouts and designs, use of acetate transfers, shaded and relief backgrounds for scroll work, and running leaf border. #APL 107 - ADVANCED ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 12 min.)

Engraving With Lynton Mckenzie Dvd #apl 105 $59.95 Lynton McKenzie one of the foremost engravers in the world shows you step-by-step how to engrave with the hand graver and the hammer-driven chisel. DVD format only. #APL 105 - BEGINNING ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 58 min.) Includes tools and techniques pattern layouts smoke and transfer prints use of the hammer- driven chisel and the hand graver. #APL 106 - INTERMEDIATE ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 40 min.) Coovers lettering layouts and designs use of acetate transfers shaded and relief backgrounds for scroll work and running leaf border. #APL 107 - ADVANCED ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 12 min.) Includes flush or relief-chiseled gold inlay Mfg: Artisan Productions

Engraving With Lynton Mckenzie Dvd #apl 106 $59.95 Lynton McKenzie one of the foremost engravers in the world shows you step-by-step how to engrave with the hand graver and the hammer-driven chisel. DVD format only. #APL 105 - BEGINNING ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 58 min.) Includes tools and techniques pattern layouts smoke and transfer prints use of the hammer- driven chisel and the hand graver. #APL 106 - INTERMEDIATE ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 40 min.) Coovers lettering layouts and designs use of acetate transfers shaded and relief backgrounds for scroll work and running leaf border. #APL 107 - ADVANCED ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 12 min.) Includes flush or relief-chiseled gold inlay Mfg: Artisan Productions

Engraving With Lynton Mckenzie Dvd #apl 107 $59.95 Lynton McKenzie one of the foremost engravers in the world shows you step-by-step how to engrave with the hand graver and the hammer-driven chisel. DVD format only. #APL 105 - BEGINNING ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 58 min.) Includes tools and techniques pattern layouts smoke and transfer prints use of the hammer- driven chisel and the hand graver. #APL 106 - INTERMEDIATE ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 40 min.) Coovers lettering layouts and designs use of acetate transfers shaded and relief backgrounds for scroll work and running leaf border. #APL 107 - ADVANCED ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 12 min.) Includes flush or relief-chiseled gold inlay Mfg: Artisan Productions

Engraving With Lynton Mckenzie Dvd Set 3 Dvds $179.85 Lynton McKenzie one of the foremost engravers in the world shows you step-by-step how to engrave with the hand graver and the hammer-driven chisel. DVD format only. #APL 105 - BEGINNING ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 58 min.) Includes tools and techniques pattern layouts smoke and transfer prints use of the hammer- driven chisel and the hand graver. #APL 106 - INTERMEDIATE ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 40 min.) Coovers lettering layouts and designs use of acetate transfers shaded and relief backgrounds for scroll work and running leaf border. #APL 107 - ADVANCED ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 12 min.) Includes flush or relief-chiseled gold inlay Mfg: Artisan Productions

Meinl Weston 4460 Series 6-Valve 6/4 F Tuba 4460DE Lacquer Deluxe Hand Engraving $11929 The Meinl Weston 4460 Series 6-Valve 6/4 F Tuba was developed in cooperation with Stefan Heimann, Principal Tuba with the Staat Sorchester Stuttgart. The 4460 features a .767-inch primary bore and a .846-inch 4th thru 6th valve bore. The design of the 4460 offers five plus one valve fingering with a second left hand lever for slide adjustment. The 4460 also features a 16.5-inch bell. The Meinl Weston 4460 Series 6-Valve 6/4 F Tuba is available in lacquer (4460) or silver (4460S) finish with or without deluxe engraving. Case NOT included.

Meinl Weston 4460 Series 6-Valve 6/4 F Tuba 4460SDE Silver Deluxe Hand Engraving $12899 The Meinl Weston 4460 Series 6-Valve 6/4 F Tuba was developed in cooperation with Stefan Heimann, Principal Tuba with the Staat Sorchester Stuttgart. The 4460 features a .767-inch primary bore and a .846-inch 4th thru 6th valve bore. The design of the 4460 offers five plus one valve fingering with a second left hand lever for slide adjustment. The 4460 also features a 16.5-inch bell. The Meinl Weston 4460 Series 6-Valve 6/4 F Tuba is available in lacquer (4460) or silver (4460S) finish with or without deluxe engraving. Case NOT included.

Studio Morghen - Part 3

Marble Sculptures : Splendid Art on Marble

Immaculate Marble Sculptures with polished looks have intrigued generations of people with their refined beauty, sophistry and elegance. Timeless masterpieces of art the sculptures in marble stones radiate an air of aristocracy and luxury. Wonderful statues, idols, decorative pieces are sculpted from metamorphosed limestones that are popularly known as marbles.

The sculptures celebrate the greatness of mortal souls into tactile forms. Invaluable legacies of art the sculptures have great cultural and historical significance. They speak about the art, culture and heritage of the bygone era. These immortal artworks can inspire the young artists and connoisseurs of arts.

The sculptors engraved impressive structures from blocks of marble. Tools like chisels, hammers and hand drills helped them to sculpt their creations. Rubbing stones and sandpapers were used to smoothen the outer surface.

Coats of shiny polishes like tin oxides were applied to add luster and glow to the sculptures. Marbles were used extensively for figurative works for the ease of use, remarkable quarrying capacities and durability that increased with ages. The translucent surfaces enabled a uniform and in-dept realistic touch to the structures.

The practice of sculpting marble into exotic pieces of art came to India from the European countries. Marble sculpting was practiced in vogue in Italy, Rome, Paris, England from the late eighteenth century. Soudbinine, Bourdelle, Leon Fourquet, Rodin, Victor Peter and Jean Escoula are some world famous sculptors who had left some indelible pieces of marble arts that inspire awe and reverence.

The tradition of Marble sculptures in India began with the carvings of religious deities. Idols of Buddha, Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, Lakshmi Devi and Goddess Durga spellbind with their intricate engravings, meticulousness, clarity and precision.

Spectacular architectures and royal buildings were established from fine marbles. The Taj Mahal of Agra is a living example of marble architecture built during the Mughal era. Inspired by traditional as well as contemporary arts, the sculptures in marble are visual embodiments of aesthetic creativity and excellent craftsmanship of the regional artists. Other popular themes captured in the sculptures were female figurines with all their feminine charms and graces.

Figures of birds, animals and tribal people were also modeled from the marbles. Colored marbles in shades of pink, green, red, gray and white were used along with the pure white marbles. Today the marble sculptures have made entry into the domestic arena as decorative art pieces in the form of figurines, furniture, fireplaces, photo frames, vases, medallions, show pieces, tiles and garden sculptures. The breathtaking creations of marble make for elegant and stylish indoor and outdoor decorations and cherished gifts to the loved ones.

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