Not quite a Suiseki, but a stone nevertheless

LUA · 05-08-2008, 11:43 AM

With the 2008 London Chelsea Flower Show fast approaching, I had a look at the pictures I took at last year's show (which I have just uploaded in my Gallery on BC if anybody is interested) and I came across the images I took of these magnificent natural stones.

Not only they are just superb to look at, they feel even better when you touch them. They are very polished, smooth and cut out from just one solid piece of stone (can't remember what it is), and the colours and shades you see in the veins are completely natural.

I wanted to buy one but I couldn't feet it in my handbag!!

JLDoggett · 05-08-2008, 11:59 AM

LUA, those appear to be a fine grained sandstone. They can be quite scenic and decorative. I am carving a stand for a local piece of courser sandstone. Will post a picture when it is done.

LUA · 05-08-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JLDoggett

.... I am carving a stand for a local piece of courser sandstone. Will post a picture when it is done.

Looking forward to seeing the pictures when it's done!

Phil · 05-08-2008, 12:37 PM

The large round one on the bottom of the first picture vaguely reminds me of the planet Jupiter.
Yes, sandstone has a lot of interesting grain. Thats why they shape them into these globes and egg shapes.

~Phil

LUA · 05-08-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil

The large round one on the bottom of the first picture vaguely reminds me of the planet Jupiter.
~Phil

That's exactly what I thought!

The colours are incredible!!!

malhaku · 05-08-2008, 02:52 PM

Those are gorgeous. If I just saw the picture without a description, I'd almost think they were made of wood.

Makes me think... purists would have nightmares about it, but I think it'd be really neat to see a root over rock bonsai on a spheric stone.

LUA · 05-09-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by malhaku

......Makes me think... purists would have nightmares about it, but I think it'd be really neat to see a root over rock bonsai on a spheric stone.

Yeah, but they would need to be extremely big roots because those stones were huge. The big one you partially see on the right in the second picture was taller than me.

malhaku · 05-09-2008, 01:24 PM

Wow, didn't realize they were that big. So obviously a smaller stone, but I still think it would be an interesting image to see a tree centered on top of a spherical stone with the roots coming down along the curve and then down to the ground where the stone curves away from the outer plane to the base and away from the roots.

{sigh} now I'm going to be on the lookout for spherical stones...heh

Jan · 05-18-2008, 02:17 AM

Interesting thought, Malhaku. Might I suggest a naturally smoothed stone (water worn?) teamed with a tree that you might find growing on a river/stream bank?

Jan

Michel · 05-14-2009, 08:33 PM

Hi,

Lovely ornamental stones, . . . They also remind
me of planets, and of those spheres in the remake of

"The day the earth stood still" with Keanu Reeves

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Phil A bit "Windswept" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago, Ill. USDA Zone 5 Posts: 933	The large round one on the bottom of the first picture vaguely reminds me of the planet Jupiter. Yes, sandstone has a lot of interesting grain. Thats why they shape them into these globes and egg shapes. ~Phil __________________ Please, always keep in mind that the typewritten word does not always convey what you wish to say, and to always treat others as you would have them treat you. Think twice-submit once. I started out with nothing....and still have most of it. "Its hell out there, give them hell back." ~ Prowler/Victor Gray 12/31/1943 - 11/24/2008

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Michel Experienced beginner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Antwerpen, Belgium Posts: 94	Hi, Lovely ornamental stones, . . . They also remind me of planets, and of those spheres in the remake of "The day the earth stood still" with Keanu Reeves __________________ Greetz, Michel

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05-08-2008, 02:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
malhaku Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Zone 6a Posts: 5	Those are gorgeous. If I just saw the picture without a description, I'd almost think they were made of wood. Makes me think... purists would have nightmares about it, but I think it'd be really neat to see a root over rock bonsai on a spheric stone.

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malhaku Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Zone 6a Posts: 5	Wow, didn't realize they were that big. So obviously a smaller stone, but I still think it would be an interesting image to see a tree centered on top of a spherical stone with the roots coming down along the curve and then down to the ground where the stone curves away from the outer plane to the base and away from the roots. {sigh} now I'm going to be on the lookout for spherical stones...heh

05-18-2008, 02:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 4	Interesting thought, Malhaku. Might I suggest a naturally smoothed stone (water worn?) teamed with a tree that you might find growing on a river/stream bank? Jan

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