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Ifer Thompson said:

Thank you! The rocks do lean on and support one another. However, because I’m not as skilled as the masons making stone archways with perfect keystones (yet!), I did insert magnets to help ensure that the arch holds. It makes it easier to display on a table or shelf without worry of...

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- 22 minutes ago
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Scott Gordon said:

First, wonderful composition. Now, having seen both photos, further explanation is needed! Are these "pinned" in some way or are they truly supporting and leaning on each other?

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Thank you! The rocks do lean on and support one another. However, because I’m not as skilled as the masons...
- Today at 4:12 AM
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Dean Center said:

Ifer, are these two photos of the same piece, arranged differently, or two different pieces? Very striking and thought provoking, either way.

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Hi Dean - Thank you for asking. This is one piece. The second photo is with the “rocks” disassembled.
- Today at 4:10 AM
Diamonds of the Desert

Great piece, Jim. Every time I get a quick glimpse of it, it almost jumps off the screen. Something about the diamonds and the species you have used almost gives this piece a life!!
- Yesterday at 8:53 PM
Margins

First, wonderful composition. Now, having seen both photos, further explanation is needed! Are these "pinned" in some way or are they truly supporting and leaning on each other?
- Yesterday at 8:47 PM