Carved in stone.

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  1. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Another pastime of mine......
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    Turning stone off cuts into useful objects...well this is [​IMG]
     
  2. Kandy

    Kandy Will be glad to see the sun again soon.....

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    Wow,fantastic Pal :D :D another work of art
     
  3. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    [​IMG] [​IMG] Nice work Pal.. How long did that take you then..?? [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  4. Victoria

    Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

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    Oooh, I like that! Have just the right spot for one ... can you just do one for me and pop over with it, please! [​IMG] [​IMG] :rolleyes: :D
     
  5. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    The Sundial took about a day to complete, I 'liberated' the stone one Friday and it was in position by the next day.
    These however were damn hard stones and despite the simplicity took just as long..
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    The one at the back might look familiar to someone ;)
     
  6. wildflower

    wildflower Gardener

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    Well i think its just brilliant it would look nice in my garden.. :D Their are some really clever people on gc with all their amazing skills.. [​IMG]
     
  7. rosa

    rosa Gardener

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    they are fantastic pal well done [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  8. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    As much as I would love to...I think it just a bit too far to lug one over there to you Lady :D
    Wildflower,if you want one,say the word !..I'll make it if you come and get it!! [​IMG]
     
  9. Victoria

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    ... and I'll have a couple of troughs as well, thank you! [​IMG]
     
  10. UsedtobeDendy

    UsedtobeDendy Gardener

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    Love the sundial, Pal - particularly the symbols you've carved into it. And yes - definitely remember the alpine trough! :D
     
  11. wildflower

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    paladin..Thanks will have to wait till i move in 2008 before i have anything else as we just want to move as light as possible..i will be throwing all my plant pots away etc..i have allready started to get rid of some things.But you have done a lovely job.. [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  12. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    [​IMG] Yep, I can see mine.... :D This was it at 7.45 this morning in the rain...!!!! The stone is just starting to get some lovely weathered colours in it now as well... My favourite little planter...!!! :D
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  14. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Marley,seeing how bright white it was I must say how it's mellowed so beautifully ;)
     
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    strongylodon Old Member

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    We all mellow with age, don't we? :D
    Superb piece of workmanship Pal.
     
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