I learned a new technique on Sunday, so – I had to drop everything to give it a try. I painted enamel on glass separator (thinfire), embossed it, stuck it on a piece of painted clear glass (capped with clear) and fired that bugger. It definitely has some possibilities. (Pre-fire and fired.) It did …
I became a little obsessed today. I know, I know … What’s new?!? It actually started several months ago when I saw a picture posted on FB. One that had been altered via photo-editing software. Today, I tracked that app down; figured out how to make it work in this 99.2% android home; move pics …
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My youngest daughter came to visit me at work this weekend. Not exactly in a manner I would have hoped for … but I was able to help care for her AND be her Mom. She got hurt at her job*. Multiple x-rays, stitches and one long microscopic surgery later, and my private-duty patient (and …
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Krampus … Wowzer! Who knew (?!?) And yet, I feel I should have … Those German’s sure knew how to keep their kids in line. None of THEIR nursery rhymes/fairy tales have a (watered-down, politically correct, Americanized) base/foundation in anything that WE were raised with … So, now I know what my Christmas cards will look like for …
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I’d never heard that particular idiom (link for the origin of this phrase can be found here), but – I’m happy, so go ahead – call me Larry … Great week! Good food/family time, a bit of sunshine in the pool, lots of romp time with the pooches, and I’m pleased with my studio work …
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Spent some time reading glassist C.Morgan’s blog … besides loving her art, I appreciate her sense of humor. So, now … she has me intrigued with glass casting (absolutely love her statue ‘Shout’ – check it out!). Oh, soooo much to learn, supplies and equipment to gather … Uh Oh! I also found a bit …