12/6/2023 0 Comments Tim barney cools![]() Inspiration and AdviceĮDB: What is one bit of advice you’d share with someone considering learning about cabbing? This method leaves nice sharp lines between each inlay material. You can see in the pictured cabs, I like to use borders to separate each inlay. I really enjoy combining various materials to make one of a kind intarsia and inlay pieces. I think that’s what is so great about being an artist. TB: I often have no idea what I’m going to create next. >ĮDB: What general creative process do you use when creating cabs? Is there any special technique you would like to share that was used when creating the ones featured today? Get the scoop about the latest rock, gem, and mineral features and news, rock shop and rockhound profiles, and exclusive freebies and promotions in your inbox. Sign Up for the FREE Rock & Gem Weekly Review! I was lucky enough to turn my hobby into full-time work and I’m loving it." I had never heard the term lapidary, but once I figured out that was a thing, I was hooked on the idea. ![]() TB: I’ve been a rockhound since before I could walk! I became interested in lapidary about five years ago when I was doing tile work and found myself cutting and shaping random 'cool looking' rocks on the tile saw. ![]() I’m really drawn to the attractive blue tones, and it’s a great material to work with for inlays.ĮDB: How long have you been a rockhound and/or lapidary artist, and what attracted you to cabbing? Tim Barney: The turquoise I chose for the pictured cabs is from Arizona. Enjoy! Discovery of Dynamic MaterialĮrin Dana Balzrette: Where is this material found? What drew you to this material? More simply, we are all a little wigged out by what must be going on in Tim’s dreams, but we love what he puts together with stone.Ī brilliant artist, and wonderful person, it was a pleasure to do this 'Just Off the Wheel' Q&A with him. With limitless creative abilities and detailed designs, he astounds and captures attention, with each unique piece of lapidary art he creates. Tim Barney not only reshapes nature, but he also redefines the imagination’s possibilities. We welcome respected lapidary artist and photographer Erin Dana Balzrette, owner of Tree Climbers Stones, as the new author of this blog. (Photo and lapidary work by Tim Barney)Įditor's Note: This is the latest installment in the 'Just Off the Wheel' blog.
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