Christmas (with my dad) has been pushed back – his household has ‘the crud’ (URI). And while I love him very much, I would prefer he keep that to himself (and my uncle is immuno-compromised due to transplant). So … another week… Read More
As I look outside, seeing the snow blowing sideways across our yard … Brrrr! I’d much rather stay in the studio today – but my other (real) job beckons … I do hope folks stay inside tonight! I continue with my successes, failures… Read More
I love my studio!! It’s true – I do. Even when experiments don’t come out as planned … it’s not as painful. I just moved on to other projects, letting the set-backs ruminate for a bit … They’re almost cute – darn… Read More
WWU: Lots of feast to famine this weekend. Sunday night started as SRO in my little ER – I don’t think I stopped running (ok, ‘walking briskly’) until 1130-12mn … infant IV’s, conscious sedation for dislocations, cellulitis requiring admission, kidney stones, arrhythmias… Read More
This week was just what I needed … although too short, as we’re already to Friday. But, I have my weekly chores done, so I can play in the studio all day! Had a great night out with friends last night …… Read More
I spent a little time last week working on an embossed metal frame. Unfortunately, there aren’t any pictures to share yet, as I worked with spray adhesive for the first time. There is definitely a learned technique involved – as I managed… Read More
I’ve got all sorts of mixed media ideas … so now begins the trial phase. Between embossing and painting, metal and glass (stained and fused) … Wow! I’m eager to try my own spin on this print: In the meantime, I decided… Read More
Finally have the kiln running on a regular basis … oh how I love this! In between quick projects, I am working on more complex pieces. And – I have a Valentine’s Day idea or two I’d better get working on… Meanwhile… Read More
But the moon is getting full – and that seems to be stressing me … not that last night was bad – but I didn’t know the lunar status last night. Now I do … With the larger-than-desired condition of the moon… Read More
Yep – that’s me … While packages are still arriving with my new-found embossing hobby, I spent a few hours last night researching yet another interest … Still in the research phase (which means I’m eyeing some books), I haven’t spent any money… Read More
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Posted on January 31, 2012 by claytonhill
Postponed …
Christmas (with my dad) has been pushed back – his household has ‘the crud’ (URI). And while I love him very much, I would prefer he keep that to himself (and my uncle is immuno-compromised due to transplant). So … another week… Read More
Category: fused glass, non-glass ... dogs, non-glass ... ER nurse, non-glass ... life Tags: fused glass projects, knit recycled silk throw, Neapolitan Mastiff, weekend wrap up
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Posted on January 28, 2012 by claytonhill
Wow – Mother Nature is not happy …
As I look outside, seeing the snow blowing sideways across our yard … Brrrr! I’d much rather stay in the studio today – but my other (real) job beckons … I do hope folks stay inside tonight! I continue with my successes, failures… Read More
Category: fused glass, non-glass ... ER nurse, non-glass ... life, stained glass Tags: fused glass bowls, fused glass experiments, fused glass night lights, fused glass ornaments, snow, stained glass window
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Posted on January 27, 2012 by claytonhill
Did I mention …
I love my studio!! It’s true – I do. Even when experiments don’t come out as planned … it’s not as painful. I just moved on to other projects, letting the set-backs ruminate for a bit … They’re almost cute – darn… Read More
Category: embossing, fused glass, stained glass Tags: dichroic glass, embossed metal picture frames, fused glass experiments, fused glass studio, ornaments, suncatcher, wine bottle
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Posted on January 25, 2012 by claytonhill
Happy Birthday Old Guy …
WWU: Lots of feast to famine this weekend. Sunday night started as SRO in my little ER – I don’t think I stopped running (ok, ‘walking briskly’) until 1130-12mn … infant IV’s, conscious sedation for dislocations, cellulitis requiring admission, kidney stones, arrhythmias… Read More
Category: fused glass, non-glass ... ER nurse, non-glass ... life Tags: birthdays, ER nurse, fused glass studio, glass ornaments, weekend wrap up
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Posted on January 20, 2012 by claytonhill
A good week …
This week was just what I needed … although too short, as we’re already to Friday. But, I have my weekly chores done, so I can play in the studio all day! Had a great night out with friends last night …… Read More
Category: embossing, fused glass, non-glass ... dogs Tags: embossed metal, flintstones, friends, fused glass projects, recycled pop cans, stained glass window, tree of life, Yorkie pups
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Posted on January 16, 2012 by claytonhill
WWU – Nurse needs healing
I spent a little time last week working on an embossed metal frame. Unfortunately, there aren’t any pictures to share yet, as I worked with spray adhesive for the first time. There is definitely a learned technique involved – as I managed… Read More
Category: embossing, fused glass, non-glass ... ER nurse Tags: creative outlet, embossing, ER nurse, fused glass, inspiration, weekend wrap up
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Posted on January 13, 2012 by claytonhill
Workin’ it out …
I’ve got all sorts of mixed media ideas … so now begins the trial phase. Between embossing and painting, metal and glass (stained and fused) … Wow! I’m eager to try my own spin on this print: In the meantime, I decided… Read More
Category: fused glass, non-glass ... dogs Tags: Clayton Hill Neo's, fused glass studio, glass lace, Neapolitan Mastiff puppies, slumped wine bottle cheese tray, tree of life, wine inspired art
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Posted on January 11, 2012 by claytonhill
Finally …
Finally have the kiln running on a regular basis … oh how I love this! In between quick projects, I am working on more complex pieces. And – I have a Valentine’s Day idea or two I’d better get working on… Meanwhile… Read More
Category: fused glass, non-glass ... life Tags: back pain, fused glass studio, glass coral bowl, glass projects, night light
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Posted on January 8, 2012 by claytonhill
I’m supposed to be sleeping …
But the moon is getting full – and that seems to be stressing me … not that last night was bad – but I didn’t know the lunar status last night. Now I do … With the larger-than-desired condition of the moon… Read More
Category: fused glass, non-glass ... ER nurse Tags: crazy, dichroic psychedelic nite lite, experiment flops, full moon, fused glass night lights, lunar phase, tree of life
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Posted on January 5, 2012 by claytonhill
Slightly creative with a curious mind = BRAT!
Yep – that’s me … While packages are still arriving with my new-found embossing hobby, I spent a few hours last night researching yet another interest … Still in the research phase (which means I’m eyeing some books), I haven’t spent any money… Read More
Category: embossing, fused glass Tags: art studio, creativity, embossed metal, ornament, stained glass
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