Our Very First Contest

08-02-2005, 01:01 PM

Ok, we are going to have our very first contest.

The winner of this contest will receive a brand new set of copper pads.

The contest is very simple. In order to win, you must demonstrate your ability to make a repair look natural. Wait, it is simple but not that easy. Your repair must contain a non-typical element e.g. handibond. Handibond was a non-typical tool, but for anyone who has used it. It has become a standard tool in the toolbox. We need to see more new tools for the stone restoration industry. No one wants to make them for us, so lets create them for ourselves. In order to qualify, you must take pictures of each step, write in detail what it is that you are doing, include all mishaps, and the repair must look natural. I will not participate in this contest. If any one has an idea that they think can work, but do not feel as if they have the skill to complete the task. Send me a pm with full details. I would do it for you. You have until 9/3/2005. The prize may get bigger depending on the type of repairs that are submitted. The board will judge the repairs in the polls.

Let the games begin.

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JeffC · 08-03-2005, 12:31 AM

awsome idea. now what do you mean by non typical....we cant use akemi? or other glues?

08-03-2005, 03:56 AM

Of course you can. But at least one item must be something that is not normally used for repair of stone. Just to jump-start your minds, broken auto glass, seashells, crushed garnet, copper, acrylic sculpture powder, and handibond. These are all things that I am currently playing with. This is a cool trick I have used in the past. Two separate colored adhesives mixed with hardener. Barely mix the colors together (have you ever seen a marble cake). Pack the crack or joint with the mix, make sure it sits higher than the surface. Once cured, top-polish and see what you have. :lol:

Marble

MARBLE: CHARACTERISTICS

This standard includes general information on the characteristics
and common uses of marble and identifies typical problems
associated with the material.

INTRODUCTION

Marble is an extremely hard, metamorphic stone composed of calcite
(CaCO3). It is formed as a result of the recrystallization of
limestone under the intense pressure and heat of geologic
processes. The effect of this process is the creation of a stone
with a very tight crystalline structure and small but definite
porosity. Because of its structure, marble can take a very high
polish and is a very popular decorative stone for architectural and
sculptural uses. The limited porosity of marble, especially
polished marble, makes it less vulnerable to the leaching effects
of water. Calcium carbonate, however, of which marble is composed,
is highly susceptible to attack by acidic agents. Marble is
readily dissolved by acids, even very dilute acids, however the
actual results of acidic exposure will vary with the nature of the
acid. Chlorides, nitrates, sulfates and other chemical compounds
react differently with marble and produce various by-products,
which have a wide range of solubility and impact on the durability
of marble. For this reason, it is always important to determine
the exact type of pollutants causing marble deterioration.

Marble itself can be of two types, one composed of calcite and the
other of dolomite. Dolomitic marble is much more resistant to acid
attack than calcite marble. The color of marble ranges from the
brilliant white of calcite to black, including blue-gray, red,
yellow and green, depending upon the mineral composition.

TYPICAL USES

Marble has many decorative and structural uses. It is used for
outdoor sculpture as well as for sculpture bases; in architecture
it is used in exterior walls and veneers, flooring, decorative
features, stairways and walkways. The way in which the stone is
used may be a factor in limiting or controlling the severity of
exposure. The use or function of the marble may also affect the
feasibility of applying certain treatments, but type of use is not
the primary factor in the major types of deterioration and damage
to which marble is susceptible.

JeffC · 08-03-2005, 04:14 AM

now i gotcha.....ill come up with something im sure.

side note i polished a makeshift seam in the shop today of juparana columbo. it came out great, the boss wants me to polish his seams when I do his kitchen :lol:

08-03-2005, 04:30 AM

rockgolfer, where are the pictures?

JeffC · 08-03-2005, 04:51 AM

ill try to remember my camera tomorrow and take some after pics of the polish

08-03-2005, 08:10 PM

The Copper pads in this contest are being sponsored by

08-03-2005, 09:57 PM

One quart of adhesive and a can of ager has been added to the pot by

rockwell · 08-03-2005, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huligar

Of course you can. But at least one item must be something that is not normally used for repair of stone. Just to jump-start your minds, broken auto glass, seashells, crushed garnet, copper, acrylic sculpture powder, and handibond. These are all things that I am currently playing with. This is a cool trick I have used in the past. Two separate colored adhesives mixed with hardener. Barely mix the colors together (have you ever seen a marble cake). Pack the crack or joint with the mix, make sure it sits higher than the surface. Once cured, top-polish and see what you have. :lol:

that's what my sales guy does, but he does it with a stone that is similiar in colour.

08-04-2005, 11:26 AM

Do you all think you need more time for this contest?