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Published: 2012-06-10 01:02:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 1762; Favourites: 22; Downloads: 0
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Description So this is one of the bench concepts that I submitted.
The bench is actually at a school across the street from us. I needed something that showed the kind of stone I'm going to use.
I sculpted the horse in relief form on a 6x8 inch board in oil based clay.
The title of this piece will be "A Horse of Course"
It will be cast in concrete and measure approximately 20 inches high x 18 inches wide x 6 inches thick.
The concrete slabs will support the flagstone which will be 18 inches wide x approx. 4 feet long x approx. 3 inches thick.
It will be quite heavy to say the least.
I'll have re-bar cast in to concrete so it sticks out the bottom and out of the top. I'll hammer drill holes in the stone and cement and then fill the holes with industrial epoxy made for these kinds of applications. It's going to be a challenge, but fun as well.
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Comments: 27

TKMillerSculpt [2012-06-30 17:40:56 +0000 UTC]

Nice work, er concept, Randy!

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RandyHand In reply to TKMillerSculpt [2012-06-30 20:44:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Tim! I'm excited to cast in cement. They're gonna be pretty thick...(11 in. or so) Gonna be a work out...

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squaremonkey1 [2012-06-15 15:54:43 +0000 UTC]

Excellant!!The hair looks incredible!!

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RandyHand In reply to squaremonkey1 [2012-06-15 20:58:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks...I'm really happy with how it came out.
Take care

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squaremonkey1 In reply to RandyHand [2012-06-16 16:26:54 +0000 UTC]

You bet buddy!

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The-Small [2012-06-11 10:21:41 +0000 UTC]

Great

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RandyHand In reply to The-Small [2012-06-11 14:13:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man!
Take care

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MetalSnail [2012-06-11 02:39:47 +0000 UTC]

Looks great!

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RandyHand In reply to MetalSnail [2012-06-11 04:48:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much...and for the fave as well!
Take care

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EvanCampbell [2012-06-10 19:35:28 +0000 UTC]

Looks great!

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RandyHand In reply to EvanCampbell [2012-06-10 20:01:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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Bankachi [2012-06-10 16:50:34 +0000 UTC]

Very cool

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RandyHand In reply to Bankachi [2012-06-10 20:01:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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MandarinMoon [2012-06-10 14:59:56 +0000 UTC]

Ooh, I vote for this one, it's awesome Randy!!

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RandyHand In reply to MandarinMoon [2012-06-10 20:01:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much Chris! I'm really happy with this one and how it came out...
All my best,
Take care

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NanaCasas [2012-06-10 12:22:24 +0000 UTC]

Wow! I really like this, Randy. I like the other one too! Well done, my friend!

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RandyHand In reply to NanaCasas [2012-06-10 13:21:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!
I really did have a blast with these...
Take care

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NanaCasas In reply to RandyHand [2012-06-10 13:57:20 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome! So when do you find out if you got the job? Or did you already? I didn't read all of the info on this yet....

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RandyHand In reply to NanaCasas [2012-06-10 19:59:27 +0000 UTC]

Well, technically I get it when they write up the contract and get it out to me tomorrow.
The art committee already voted it in, but it will be official soon.
Take care

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AlbertoCarrera [2012-06-10 05:18:26 +0000 UTC]

looks great!

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RandyHand In reply to AlbertoCarrera [2012-06-10 13:21:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!
Take care

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dreamfloatingby [2012-06-10 03:43:51 +0000 UTC]

if you were to put that inscription into the side somehow, 'A horse ofcourse' i think people would raise an eyebrow, then get it when they see the horse.

(Atleast, the parents would get it.)

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RandyHand In reply to dreamfloatingby [2012-06-10 13:25:28 +0000 UTC]

Definitely will put something on the side of the cement. I'm also going to have the title and a small graphic sandblasted in to the top of the stone. There's a local guy here who does it for a living so that will be a fun touch.

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AuraKiss [2012-06-10 01:11:01 +0000 UTC]

Can I make a suggestion? Around the bench seat part -edge- maybe put an impression of a rope. just to carry the horse/horsemanship theme up to the seat part.

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RandyHand In reply to AuraKiss [2012-06-10 02:21:23 +0000 UTC]

That's a great suggestion...thanks.
I'll have to see how it all looks when I'm doing the bigger version.
This will be going close to a carousel so that's the theme I'm shooting for.
Take care

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AuraKiss In reply to RandyHand [2012-06-10 03:33:37 +0000 UTC]

so then ribbons and bows?

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RandyHand In reply to AuraKiss [2012-06-10 13:17:57 +0000 UTC]

hmmmm...not so sure about that one...

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