I love my standing desk. 
Um. The Bitcoin symbol? It’s a sculpture commission for a private client.
Gahhhh. This is like the 10th time someone has tagged/sent this to me.😂 but thank you. I’ve been following his content for a while. Super talented stone mason.
Progressing nicely…
I just finished adjusting the angle of the base so that the sculpture is more centered and better balanced. Rather than it being perfectly vertical, it will tilt to center slightly, resulting in a more stable form.
Primary focus now is getting the shape right. After that’s done I’ll finish tapering the back.. 
Basically just sanding to a very high grit. It will shine on its own at that point. And then it will get powder coated with a clear UV-resistant finish. The color of this stone will fade over time when exposed to UV light.
When the sculpture is “finished” I’m going to assess its stability. If it’s unsteady by itself, what I’ll do is drill one or two holes in the base and then a metal pin can be inserted to prevent any accidental tipping over… but I’m thinking/hoping that won’t be necessary.
Thanks. Dry for now. When I start final sanding and polishing I’ll use water and diamond sanding pads
The final sculpture is going to be elegant rather than chunky.. and so yesterday I removed a LOT of stone.
Next I’ll create a curve between the two different levels you see in the photo.
The idea here is to keep a larger footprint so that the final result is more stable. 
So here’s a fun little exercise:
Think about a sculpture you know, Michelangelo’s David for example. Now try to think about how much stone had to be removed to reveal the intended design.
Often there’s more stone taken away, than remains in the finished work. 
Tapering begins…⚒️₿ 
Ya I was eyeing their boots but they’re pricey
Not steel toe but they do custom orders. I’ve had my pair for a year and I love them. Still going strong and I use them everyday. I work in construction. Highly recommend
https://jimgreenfootwear.com/product-category/barefoot-boots/
Those do look nice
Can anyone recommend a good zero-drop, wide toe work boot, preferably with a steel toe?
I’ve switched over to zero-drop for all my footwear, but I can’t find anything heavy duty that’s comparable to my normal work boots.🥾
Can’t decide which side I like better.
Orange calcite is a pain to work with but it’s such a beautiful stone.
And once I get to the sanding and polishing phase the appearance will change again.
What you’re seeing here is just after spraying some water. 
Bitcoin goes up. Bitcoin goes down.
Its monetary policy, however, the bedrock of hope upon which we are building a brighter future… that my friends, will always remain immutable. https://video.nostr.build/56e7e8efce786c911033dc667aeebdb9db73c8833d23347602e3cb0b96338ac9.mp4
Progress continues but still a ways to go.
Almost time to break out some more interesting tools, but still have some shaping left with my trusty angle grinder.
Why no hammer and chisel?
Due to its more brittle nature, orange calcite doesn’t play nice with traditional tools. One wrong blow of the hammer and big pieces of stone could fracture right off.
So with stones like this, diamond blades and grinding wheels are the most viable option.
Part of why I love stone sculpting, and why it fits so well with Bitcoin art, is obviously the proof of work required.
Initially I was hesitant to use angle grinders and the like, dismissing them as almost cheating or a short cut.. but the reality is far from it. In most cases, power tools do allow you to move more quickly, but I’ve found the strain on the body to be similar, and in some ways worse. There’s no getting around the expenditure of energy. And I think that’s a good thing. ⚒️₿ 