I apologize for the poorly connected, flight-of-ideas-style of my last post.  Apparently writing (and proofing) while medicated isn’t the best idea …

My kilns have been busy (thus, me too) with experiments.  Some with promise, others – not so much.  But let’s show them off anyway …

One of my books (by Boyce Lundstrom) shows it’s possible to do a bit more with recycled bottles than I had previously realized.  Armed with this knowledge – I’ve been slicing up bottles like a wild-woman.  I almost like them  … It will require more experimenting. 

But – I do want to try a votive/vase idea … just to see.  This will be going in the kiln within the next few days:

And, I’ve gotten around to trying some metal inclusions (copper and aluminum) with enamel.  Before and after … Hmmmm.  Again, more experimenting required.

Baby steps and determined curiosity … I’m all over it!