Can anyone recommend a good pair of anti vibration gloves that won’t fall apart? I’ve gone through too many different pairs to count at this point and they always fall apart at the seams. Currently eyeing this pair of cestus gloves with Kevlar stitching… image
Most of the cardboard mold removed aside from a few tricky areas… went quicker than I’d hoped. Tomorrow I’ll remove the rest and then do some more targeted sanding to even out the curves. I’m also planning to slice away the tops of the protruding blocks so the front surface is flat. There should still be some nice variation in block height?within the resin after that. THEN I’ll move on to sanding everything to a high enough grit where I can polish it all to a high shine. I’ve got my work cut out for me, but the result will be worth it. image
Resin is cured. Now to painstakingly remove the cardboard mold I used… this is going to be a pain… Good news is it stands up on its own and I think it’ll turn out beautifully once it’s all polished up. It’s hard to see the true colors right now, but once the mold is removed, light will show through the sides. image
“The computer can be used as a tool to liberate and protect people, rather than to control them.” -Hal Finney Hal would have been 69 years old today.. Happy birthday, Hal. The world is a lesser place in your absence. We’ll keep running Bitcoin in your honor. image
Carving continues ⚒️🏃🏻‍♂️₿ Currently working on the details of Hal’s face. With this kind of detail work I feel like I’m taking two steps forward and one step back, constantly adjusting and readjusting tiny little areas. But still making good, albeit slow progress. Being self taught, I try to choose projects that will force me to level up, and this time is no exception. Not only is this the most complex carving I’ve ever done, but the subject is Hal Finney. So there’s no room for mistakes. Back to work… image
The last resin layer is curing! Never poured this much resin in my life. Probably around 4 gallons total, and this ₿ will end up being 2 1/2 feet tall. Not a cheap experiment so I hope it turns out the way I think it will. Stay tuned… image
Where are the Texas Bitcoiners at? I carved this ₿ sculpture from a beautiful block of Texas Gold Limestone from a quarry near Austin, and I’d love to see it end up back home in the Lone Star State. $12k + S&H or BTC equivalent Shoot me a DM if you’re interested!🤝 image
Carving continues… ⚒️🏃🏻‍♂️ image
“I don't believe we shall ever have a good money again before we take the thing out of the hands of government, that is, we can't take them violently out of the hands of government, all we can do is by some sly roundabout way introduce something that they can't stop.” - F. A. Hayek image
Less than a month till Vegas! I’m excited to finally exhibit these pieces for the world to see in person. If you’re attending the @Bitcoin Magazine conference make sure to visit the art gallery and check out the @Scarce.City auction. Check out the auctions even if you’re not attending. The art this year is going to be great, and I’m proud to exhibit alongside so many talented artists.