Some good, some bad … But – the 3rd time’s the charm!
The GOOD:
- I’ve been producing in the studio;
- I have a few leads for ‘show-casing’ my ART;
- I’ve been working on some glass special requests (… I absolutely love those!);
- My family (both 2- and 4-legged) are healthy and well;
- I finally have a solid game plan to fix my ‘lil medical issue;
- I’ve lost weight … One CHUNK at a time seems to be my current motto;
- And … I’m on pain meds (- Better living through chemistry, right?) …
The BAD:
- I’m in pain (… And – more is coming … WTH???);
- Life is moving a little too fast for comfort right now (but, ya know – I have all the plates successfully spinning in the air – at THIS moment);
- I’m on pain meds (… Dang – did anybody make dinner???) …
But – the THIRD time IS the charm. I’m convinced. I know it. IT WILL WORK!!! What – you ask? Some stupid-a$$ recycled wine bottle project with special (fricking costly) enamel decals on them – to make an “OH SO CUTE” hanging chalkboard TCHOTCHKE. Why?!? … Because I bought the darn full-sheet decal – and it was COSTLY. Could I have used some $4-$8 chalkboard spray paint??? Ummm … probably. But, THIS is better. I’m sure of it. And, even though the first two 14 hour coffin-kiln programs had the decal wiping off – like it was flipping ‘dust’ … this time around, IT WILL WORK. And … It’s gonna be beautiful …
I’ll show photos once they’re done. You’ll see. It’ll be awesome. But, here’s what I have so far (Come on now – use your imagination):
Meanwhile, photos of other things I’ve been working on:
And, I think I finally figured out why my mica pieces (from that long-time-ago MICA post) EXPLODED in the kiln … DUH!!! With light (tack) fusing (– my typical first round), all edges may NOT completely seal – EVEN if they look (naked eye) sealed. One MAY get water trapped within the cabochon while final-grinding (for that pretty ‘fire-polish’ fusing finish). And, then BOOM … beautiful success turns into WTH-Nastiness that jumps/flies all over your kiln. Photos one and two show the promise/heart-brake. Photo three visibly shows the culprit (trapped water)!
And, lastly … other items I’ve been making:
Any other important-else will promptly be reported on … If/When/Should it become significant. In the meantime, I’m collecting SARCASTIC wisdom for future ‘tchotchkes’ … I see sandblasting in the near future:
“I would agree with you, but – then we’d both be wrong!”
“EXERCISE??? Oh – I thought you said ACCESSORIZE!”
“So, I just found out I’M AWESOME! You might want to get yourself tested …”
“Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed …”
“If our dog doesn’t like you – we probably won’t either.”
“Exercise is a dirty word. Every time I hear it, I immediately wash my mouth out with chocolate.”
“I don’t want to brag or make anybody jealous or anything – But … I can still fit into the earrings I wore in high school.”
“I may look calm, but in my mind I’ve maimed you three times …”
“I love you more today than yesterday … Yesterday, you really pi$$ed me off.”
“SWEAT … It’s FAT crying.”
“A meal without wine – is called breakfast.”
“I love you with all of my butt. I would say my heart – but, my butt is bigger …”
[Giant smile] I’m going to bed now … 
Clayton Hill Studio 
I am also a glass artist, as well as an attorney and a cancer survivor. I love your blog. Thank you so much for sharing your work.
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