Clayton Hill Studio
Site of my fused glass life
Month: March 2016
The Shop, Empty-Nesters and …
This year’s “When you can’t go to Glass Expo” experiments: Playing with frits and temperature. Here are tonight’s tiny tiles ready for the kiln, along with some fired pieces. Meanwhile, DH and I spent a few hours at the shop, working on our displays. It’s all coming together, and the boutique is full of so …
I love it …
When my plotter and I are in sync! Working on pendants, night lights, ornaments and bowls … These are weeded and ready to apply. I have a few ideas for sun-catchers and a mobile – we’ll see. When my kilns are running double time: Night lights and nite-lights and more … When the count-down begins …
I’ve done it now …
Nothing to do, but … Um, actually there’s lots to do! I’ll keep you updated as we bump along on this exciting ride of ‘boutique artisan’ partner … And, I’ll let you know what my friendly tax accountant has to say about my latest shenanigans. But, for now … Holy cow, just … Wow! DH …
As promised – updates …
Studio news – My enamels have arrived. [Yay!!] And, I’ve been a little productive – a few photographs taken for upcoming shop listings (like the Hot Air Balloon Spoon Rest!). I also did some overcooking in the kiln (lots of ‘dog-boning’ on this tapestry dish) … but I like it!; Made a few Psychology symbol …
A few nights of studio playtime
Had a custom request conversation that has me playing in the studio. First to make a large ‘hot cab’ and then to add a decal/screen printing area within … So, while it’s not in the requested colors – the first trial is working. I wish I could fully capture the cool reaction around the vanilla …
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