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Alabaster Vase

The Alabaster Vase is 2
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pyrocasto
It's a type of rock: http://www.hcc.cc.il.us/divisions/ms/easc/rocks-mins/alabaster%20gypsum.JPG

Looks very good. Not too bad on the size shrikage as I probably would have ende up with a pebble. :p
 
K
Thank you, yes is does generate dust much like sanding sheet rock. Wet sanding did not work the wet dust acts like it wants to set up like plaster of paris.
The photo does not show the translucent quality that grew as the finish was refined.
 

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