Clayton Hill Studio
Site of my fused glass life
Month: August 2013
Ready, Set ~ Go … CRAZY
So, I’ve done it again. DH and I have committed to doing an art show (or two). Yep, on the weekend … when I’m working. So, if you’re in the area on September 14 & 15, stop on by and see us at the Highland HeyDays Festival. (Or – swing into the Opera House in …
This week in the studio …
So, my flower plate ERUPTED too … Dang it! But, I have a plan for this plate and the failed peacock piece … [drumroll] … spoon rests!!! To go with the other spoon rests I’ll be cutting from these blanks and future bowls … My plate/platter slump run went well. I like this ‘patch work’ …
Oh Snap!
Who shot the peacock?!? Dammitall! Turns out, IF you read the actual CPI tutorial for the plate, there is a small, significant tip regarding firing: “If the posts are too far under the tile, they will cause uneven heat to that area. Elevating the mold helps to heat the glass more evenly and helps to …
Busy ~ but I’m lovin’ it!
What a week! I’ve been taking serious advantage of insomnia. I have 3 kilns running, and so much to report … Here’s what I worked on tonight: Fingers crossed it turns out as promising as I hope! And, I finished my fish ‘sculpture’ … the Twins gave it a ‘thumbs up’, and it’s kinda growing …
And it hurt …
After four + decades, I managed to come across something I really wish I hadn’t – Stinging Nettle. Dang! I touched it for all of 2 seconds, while pulling weeds, and HOURS later my hand/arm is still bugging me. After some research, turns out this wonderful burning-meets-pins-and-needles sensation can last up to a week! WTH!?! …
No More Sunshine?!? What!!!
So, I don’t have lupus or mixed-connective tissue disease … yet! Although, my newest doctor tells me that SUNSHINE could cause my ANA to flip. WTH!?! Next, someone’s gonna say that Diet Coke or alcohol are bad for you!!! In the meantime, I meet with the surgeon again next week … Meanwhile, DH did it …
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