Broken Birdstone reproduction

[trevmma]

Was Bored at work couple weeks ago so i thought i would play with some slate. Only way to learn 100% what to look for in fakes

 

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[Digzit2]

Looks neat.

 

[kcm]

Can birdstones be made of any type of rock?

 

[Hot diggity]

You did a a great job! The wear & breakage is impressive & looks genuine. That's skill right there. Thanks for the look

 

[trevmma]

Thanks very much, yes birdstones can be made anciently out of anystone. Slate, popherey(incorrect spelling im sure ) are the norm.

 

[joshuaream]

Thanks very much, yes birdstones can be made anciently out of anystone. Slate, popherey(incorrect spelling im sure ) are the norm.

Scary how easy it can be to fake slate. You've got a natural skill there for the curves and shapes.

 

[trevmma]

Thanks man

 

[1320]

Nice work T! So, you broke it on purpose after you made it I assume?

 

[trevmma]

Yeah , i break them to basically dust trying to learn more of what the criminals on ebay and artifact shows do

 

[trevmma]

How it started

 

[kcm]

Nice. Beautiful work. ...What's it supposed to be?