Amazing Rocks from the Outback

If you every get a chance to travel into the Australian Outback blogging friends; a "must see" are the beautiful natural rocks at Kununurra W.A.

We were fortunate enough to spend quite a bit of time with this lovely young lady pictured below; Samantha Long from 'Rockalong Stonework at Kununurra.

Samantha worked on a piece of rock for us and was more than patient with us while we "ummmmed and arrrrrred" about the design.

Samantha works in the business with her father Mick Long and between them they craft all of their showroom gift items by hand.

I wouldn't attempt to tell you which rock is named what as there was such a variety, but a popular rock was "zebra rock". The pic below is a first stage of crafting where the rocks have been cut and trimmed then; buffed to a smooth surface.

These have then been coated with varnish and trims such as clocks and candle holders added.

A rock vase...have you ever seen one? How unique!

These beautiful pieces have been hand painted by Samantha. The Boab Tree is a familiar sight in the North Western Outback.....love it!

and what about these animals, they blend beautifully with the rocks. Samantha has a lot of talent!

The 'Bungle Bungle National Park' is nearby and these rocks are a lovely example of the real rocks in the Park. I thought they were cute!

I think you will agree; that this is "handcrafting" at its best!