Clayton Hill Studio
Site of my fused glass life
Tag: neapolitan mastiff pups
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 …
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 …
Settling …
Back into routine after momentarily escaping. While I didn’t take any good photos in paradise – I did catch this neat one about 20,000 feet above Florida … So now I’ve been returned to my spot in the world, to successfully keep all sorts of plates spinning in the air. The plates that are struggling …
Let me introduce you …
To the coolest tool ever! And such a small investment. After struggling for years, look at what I can do … Such small holes! It’s called a Dremel Work Station, and mine cost about $40 (I love Amazon!). So, I’ve been working on necklaces and cabs. Lots of them! Now to take …
Puppies, pendants and dandelions …
Oh my! Put in a full day at DTW yesterday (13 hours) … thank you central scheduling! But, we now have extended family in WA, VA, MO, NC and TX (as well as OH, IN, WI NY and MI). All the pups did great! We have one last pup here to play with (Stella), before …
More good stuff … coming
I’ve been playing a bit in the studio, and doing a wee bit of shopping. Someone has copper enameling equipment coming. [Shhhh – don’t tell DH!] And, a few new molds and glass from my favorite glass shop. Maybe I have some stands from NC on the way. Oh – and possibly a couple bails …
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 …
Thanksgiving …
I have a lot to be thankful for … Thanksgiving went off without a hitch, no one got sick, I got through the day with minimal thoughts of – and NO ACTUAL – maiming of family members(!), and with all of these left-overs – I won’t be cooking for several days! But seriously – while it was a busy week, …
Huh … maybe
Here’s my glass clay experiment. Not sure what happened with the red hat, but Santa is solid … kinda neat. Might just need to play with clay again … Also played with ‘faux dichroic’ … not the instant success I strive for, but definitely worth playing with again … The babies (neo mastiff …
The cup is more than half full … and it’s Summer
Had our weekly photo-shoot. Sienna’s boys are showing signs of being ready for more sustenance (weaning). Zonie’s babies have opened their eyes. We have folks calling and visiting regularly – which means the maid is working double duty, but hey … it’s all good. Look at all that squishy-love! Have squeezed out a few …
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