Just about running out of ideas to try for Miss Betty Boop. I thought I had it figured out – a chemical reaction within the powders, but … I don’t think so now. I think the charred/burnt look is actually the black base powder coming through, as the layers are so thin … Here’s my …
And it’s slowing me down. But – better safe than sorry. I was just about ready to run my ‘mosaic’ and frit coffin load when it occurred to me that I might want to full-fuse the bases to the tops (of about 1/2 of them) BEFORE I ‘tack fuse’ (a little hotter than that, but …
But, you know, in a good way! Came upon a few inspiring images and caught ‘a fever’. I’m working on a peacock platter, fused mosaic style. Here’s the rough lay-out. Now to decide on the mosaic border – clear irid, pale yellow irid or white iridescent glass … I’m leaning towards the white irid. And …
As an ER nurse, I don’t do ‘in limbo’ very well … but here I am … waiting for my part to come from the kiln company. I called last week – customer service was great! Very customer-friendly, and she assured me she’d get the part out to me right away. (If you ever find …