Nautilus was created
freehand with a 4" diamond wheel.
Patience
is right behind imagination in required skills. Once a cut
is made, it cannot be undone. Grinding or making other cuts
to provide balance can change it. It can be widened or angled
differently. Stain may be used to disguise or create a diversion
of the eye.
Is this art? Yes! And that is
the basis to determine fees you will charge for your work.
The tools available today allow someone with limited skills
to become an artisan. The person using the correct tools must
understand concrete and must try not to be affected by those
who are watching. Advice from sidewalk superintendents, including
owners, must be taken lightly. If you wear earplugs for safety,
they may also provide a barrier to unsolicited advice. Dodson
says, "as with anything else 'practice makes perfect.'"
