New work from Tony

Tony Smith · Post by **Tony Smith** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 7:36 am

This is a piece that I kept under wraps until I could show it at WGW. As you can tell, it is the start of a series. Every aspect of this piece was sandblasted... at least 5 different sandblasting operations and two different micas. The names are the names of the named stars in the constellation Scorpius and the stars are in their correct positions with approximately correct magnitudes.

I hope you like it.

Tony

Michael McNerney · Post by **Michael McNerney** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 7:41 am

Tony,
All I can say is Stunning!

Michael

Claudia Whitten · Post by **Claudia Whitten** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 7:59 am

Tony, I like it very nice! How big is it? I like how you used two mica's nice look. Very clean detail, as always seeing it in person would be even more stunning.....Claudia

Gale aka artistefem · Post by **Gale aka artistefem** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 8:19 am

Tony......it's amazing what people are creating "at home" in their personal studios. The technique of this piece is high level.

Can't wait to see the rest of the series??

.....and are you a Scorpio? Gale

Steve Immerman · Post by **Steve Immerman** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 8:33 am

Very impressive and beautiful Tony. I wish I could see it "in person".

Steve

Jackie Beckman · Post by **Jackie Beckman** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 8:38 am

Tony, it's so realistic that I have this sudden urge to trap it beneath a coffee can and run around in circles screaming!

Jackie

dee · Post by **dee** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 9:09 am

Tony Smith wrote:This is a piece that I kept under wraps until I could show it at WGW. As you can tell, it is the start of a series. Every aspect of this piece was sandblasted... at least 5 different sandblasting operations and two different micas. The names are the names of the named stars in the constellation Scorpius and the stars are in their correct positions with approximately correct magnitudes.

I hope you like it.

Tony

WOW! Incredible!
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Bob · Post by **Bob** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 9:41 am

Tony,

The detail in the piece is incredible. The series will be a winner for sure. Please post more images as the sereis progresses.

Cheers,

Bob

Tony Smith · Post by **Tony Smith** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 10:21 am

Thanks everyone... I am quite excited about the piece and its potential as a series.

It is 12 inches square, two layers and has several sandblasting steps to it. Since I was presenting at WGW on sandblasting for fusers, I wanted to design a piece that incorporated as many techniques and steps as possible. And to be honest, I couldn't have done it without all of you sharing your own work and ideas.

Tony

The Hobbyist · Post by **The Hobbyist** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 11:58 am

Truly wonderful piece. It's amazing what you have done with such simple materials. An inspiration to us all.

Please post the others as you complete them.........Jim

Tony Smith · Post by **Tony Smith** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 3:02 pm

Here's a little more detail of the carved scorpion.

Tony

Leslie Ihde · Post by **Leslie Ihde** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 3:19 pm

Tony, this is the piece that when I saw it at the WG weekend I asked if it was really like the constellation and you said yes. Very impressive. I take it you are a Scorpio?

I just got my sandblasted piece out of the kiln. It came out as you said it would- lovely and luminous after a 30 min soak at 1150. However, it had some small scratches which I am guessing I must have made when wiping the sandblasting grip off it. I can't think of another way it could have happened. I am still happy with the piece, but it is not perfect. From now on I'll only wash the grit off with water unless you have another suggestion.

Leslie

Tony Smith · Post by **Tony Smith** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 3:56 pm

Leslie Ihde wrote:Tony, this is the piece that when I saw it at the WG weekend I asked if it was really like the constellation and you said yes. Very impressive. I take it you are a Scorpio?

I just got my sandblasted piece out of the kiln. It came out as you said it would- lovely and luminous after a 30 min soak at 1150. However, it had some small scratches which I am guessing I must have made when wiping the sandblasting grip off it. I can't think of another way it could have happened. I am still happy with the piece, but it is not perfect. From now on I'll only wash the grit off with water unless you have another suggestion.

Leslie

Hi Leslie.

It was nice to have met you last week. Yes, I am a Scorpio. I think this series has a lot of potential because people can relate to their own signs.

Water is the way to go when cleaning a piece after sandblasting. I flush with water, then use a small stiff bristle brush under the running water to scrub the sandblasted areas clean.

I'm glad you like the finish.

Tony

Bert Weiss · Post by **Bert Weiss** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 11:02 pm

As an enamelist, I found Tony's new work to be very exciting. He can get very crispy graphics using his techniques. snap, crackle, AND pop! Oh - I forgot. Bob got the crackle not Tony.

PDXBarbara · Post by **PDXBarbara** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 12:50 am

Tony.... geez loueezey.... the dimension, the texture, the precision... scuseME I'm losing consciousness.
PDXBaaaaarb....

Patty Gray · Post by **Patty Gray** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 5:14 pm

Tony this piece is a wonderful piece and it was great to see it in person. I loved your optical illusion pieces too. Patty

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