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Maori Bone Carving - DIY
2007.10.30
Grabbing a seat in bone caring workshop is a must-do indoor activity while you study or travel in Chrsitchurch New Zealand no matter it is sunny or rainy. You will be guided by a Maori artist through the process of accessing your creativity with acceptance and play.
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Grabbing a seat in bone caring workshop is a must-do indoor activity while you study or travel in Chrsitchurch New Zealand no matter it is sunny or rainy. You will be guided by a Maori artist through the process of accessing your creativity with acceptance and play.
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Nowadays bull bone instead of whale bone is used for artwork carving.
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Nowadays bull bone instead of whale bone is used for artwork carving.
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firstly choose the pattern you like, such as whale tail, fish hook, spiral, etc.
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firstly choose the pattern you like, such as whale tail, fish hook, spiral, etc.
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work on the pieces of raw bones
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work on the pieces of raw bones
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tools of bone carving - file, brush, sand paper are provided by the workshop, you just bring your smile and patience.
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tools of bone carving - file, brush, sand paper are provided by the workshop, you just bring your smile and patience.
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smoothen the bone pattern with sand paper
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smoothen the bone pattern with sand paper
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chat and have a fun while smoothening the raw bone
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chat and have a fun while smoothening the raw bone
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repeat filing the pattern bone
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repeat filing the pattern bone
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straight file the bone
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straight file the bone
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dust your hands to shape your art work
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dust your hands to shape your art work
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carefulness, concentration, creativity and tranquility are the essential of bone carving.
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carefulness, concentration, creativity and tranquility are the essential of bone carving.
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you may help others if you are a fast learner
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you may help others if you are a fast learner
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file machine gives a further cut the bone pendant
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file machine gives a further cut the bone pendant
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machine polish the bone pendant
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machine polish the bone pendant
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the last polishing
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the last polishing
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Montserrat, an English teacher from Spain participating in 2Ways Aoteaora English and Culture Programme 2007 gladly discovers her capability as a jewellery maker.
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Montserrat, an English teacher from Spain participating in 2Ways Aoteaora English and Culture Programme 2007 gladly discovers her capability as a jewellery maker.
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Assumpta, an English teacher from Spain participating in 2Ways Aoteaora English and Culture Programme 2007 gets a priceless DIY souvenir from New Zealand.
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Assumpta, an English teacher from Spain participating in 2Ways Aoteaora English and Culture Programme 2007 gets a priceless DIY souvenir from New Zealand.
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"How excited I am with my own art work!" Pilar laughs, an English teacher from Spain participating in 2Ways Aoteaora English and Culture Programme 2006.
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"How excited I am with my own art work!" Pilar laughs, an English teacher from Spain participating in 2Ways Aoteaora English and Culture Programme 2006.
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After 3-hour hand carving, Victoria, an English teacher from Spain participating in 2Ways Aoteaora English and Culture Programme 2007 is rewarded by a 100% satisfying pendant of whale tail.
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After 3-hour hand carving, Victoria, an English teacher from Spain participating in 2Ways Aoteaora English and Culture Programme 2007 is rewarded by a 100% satisfying pendant of whale tail.
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the most popular patterns of bone carving
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the most popular patterns of bone carving
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