What a day !

[Dave Hawksford]

I've been work a broken Vase all day. Piecing it together. It was shipped from Vietnam in a box with only paper as protection. From the one with only 3 lager pieces all I can say is And Then There Were Three. I need to wait till tomorrow so I'll have help putting the 2 large pieces to the base.

 

[Vaughn McMillan]

Looks like quite a puzzle. What do you do with the little chips? Do you fit them in or patch and paint to match?

 

[Dave Hawksford]

Vaughn the shards will be applied where I can dh inf there place after its together.
1st thing the guy said to me , How are you with puzzles ? Lol
I'll have him come in after its together and discuss how he what's to pursue the details.
There's 3 stages to this work.
1st. Glue up only.
2nd. Glue up and touch up.
3rd. Glue up and make it look as close to perfect as possible.
It comes down to time and what the customer what's to pay.

 

[David Johnson]

That should keep you busy and off the streets if you get the commission. Best of luck and keep us posted.
David

 

[Dave Hawksford]

That should keep you busy and off the streets if you get the commission. Best of luck and keep us posted.
David

I am hoping he what's the full full job done. I didn't by a new air brush for nothing.

 

[Dave Hawksford]

My main concern was the point of impact. Just about a perfect glue up. Line touch up and a few gaps to fill. But all in all I'm very pleased with the outcome. I'm waiting on the customer to see if he wants me to proceed with the touch up.

 

[Darren Wright]

Wow, nice save there Dave. How hard will it be to tell it's had damage if you do the touch-ups?

 

[Dave Hawksford]

You'd have to run your hand over the vase to feel the slight rise in a couple areas.

 

[Ted Calver]

This must have great sentimental value. Surely a repair this massive has destroyed any antique value in this piece?

 

[Bob Gibson]

This must have great sentimental value. Surely a repair this massive has destroyed any antique value in this piece?

I was thinking the same thing. I can't imagine an antique or expensive piece sent only wrapped in paper. Maybe the owner can file a claim
You must have the patience of Job. Fantastic job so far !!

 

[Vaughn McMillan]

Looks awesome, Dave.

...You must have the patience of Job. Fantastic job so far !!

Back when I was installing artwork in LA and required to spend hours every day driving on clogged LA freeways, I learned that I have remarkable patience when money is involved.

 

[Dave Hawksford]

Vaughn I need to remind myself that. Sometimes I get a head of myself. Usually I'll walk away and take a break.