Clayton Hill Studio
Site of my fused glass life
Tag: learning
Studio work, and …
Instant access to the internet! Oh, but I love it … Where else can you catch a movie (Jack Ryan Shadow Recruit. Thank you, Netflix!), while surfing for new project ideas, more ‘self-taught’ learning, and trivia facts/decorating ideas/etc. … But first – my kilns are cooking: Stage 3 of my batch of spoon rests, and …
Enamel and Torch Mania continues …
in bits and spurts. I am having too much fun! But, to be fair – I did work a 24 hour nursing tour, played with puppies, marinated in the pool, paid bills, touched base with my 22 year old birthday girl, and got a nap or two … Now that I’ve shared …
Because I’m Happy …
Yep – I have that song stuck in my head! Guess who’s anniversary present came early??? Uh-huh! This girl! Look at what I made … on my first night! “Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof!” Gotta go … got stuff to burn! I am one lucky bug! Thanks Honey!
Who says I can’t …
As I’ve been playing with glass enamels lately – and seeing how they work with oils vs. water mediums – I had the ‘opportunity’ to work with lavender and clove oil. They sound pleasant, don’t they? Or at least harmless and aromatic. Ummm … NOT! That clove oil stunk. It stunk BAD. Like air-out-the-studio-for-2-days-and-I-could-still-smell-it BAD! …
The beat goes on …
Darn you Creative Paradise! But, my mind was elsewhere, so I followed the firing schedule (even though, through previous experience NO LESS, I know better!) and messed up my project – and mold. Aaargghhh! To top it off – my next move was to mess up my ‘lil palette knife beach scene. Gone is the …
Too much learning … ???
Typically, I’d say there is no such thing, but … I think I pushed it too far today. I’ve been perusing the ‘net, getting my fill of all things beading, chainmaille and jewelry, when I stumbled on this … Now, I know artists throughout history have been inclined to use just about anything as their …
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 …
Moving forward …
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 …
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