Evolv-ing Thread

[classwife]

thank you
That quilt one with the dove in the center is one of my favorites - a lot of 'feeling' in it.
Her father had drawn the dove before he died...and she was a quilter...
I like the effect of the mixed techniques using foiled panels (the hummingbirds and flowers) and leaded pieces.

 

[cigatron]

You can buy a block of a 'proper' clay for around $30. It's pretty cheap stuff.

True, but I like to feel connected with my surroundings. I've made quite a few wood pieces from locally harvested trees for the same reason. Thinning densely treed areas is also great for promoting the growth other the healthier trees.... win win.

 

[cigatron]

And I just googled and found a studio a little North of me in San Antonio that has classes.
Those are great for just being able to work on stuff and meet people.
I wonder what a beginner's throwing class costs...

All this from a pic of a cup? Thanks for inspiring us Mike.

San Antonio Pottery, San Antonio, Florida

 

[cigatron]

Now I did blow a couple of nice glass tall drink cups when I was in Asheville. They have a place there where they teach you how, then let you do one yourself.

Any craft involving some element of danger is right up my ally.

 

[classwife]

All this from a pic of a cup? Thanks for inspiring us Mike.

My motivation needs a charge !
I have some nice wood sticks I need to get whittling on for hair sticks...only had them about 3 months !

 

[cigatron]

Scattered through a few pages starting here is what I used to do.
I used to make BIG windows...have a stroll !

What are your interests or crafts?

Beautiful work Classy!

 

[classwife]

Thank you

 

[mikepetro]

Any craft involving some element of danger is right up my ally.

My sentiments exactly!!!!!

 

[mikepetro]

Been dragging my feet on this one for a few years. My intention is to turn it into a lamp, with flexible gooseneck globes coming out of each branch stump. So far all I have done is strip the bark and give it a rough sanding.

 

[classwife]

ohhhh...neat chunk of wood !

 

[cigatron]

Yeah, that's gonna make a nice piece. Maybe with some "Classy" lamp shades?

 

[cigatron]

Been dragging my feet on this one for a few years. My intention is to turn it into a lamp, with flexible gooseneck globes coming out of each branch stump. So far all I have done is strip the bark and give it a rough sanding.


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Crepe Myrtle?

 

[mikepetro]

Crepe Myrtle?

Cedar

 

[Steamer861]

Maybe in bad taste a little bit! But funny none the less

 

[Steamer861]

Fox TV antena? Anyone here about this?
Never Pay For Cable Or Subscriptions Again? This Device Allows You To Watch Your Favorite TV Channels For Free

 

[classwife]

interesting

 

[awsum140]

That's just a digital TV antenna, Steamer. It picks up the normal signals broadcast by the stations themselves, not the cable company. Given that digital signals either work or don't, depending on strength (distance from the transmitter), it may or may not work and all you'll get on it are the regular broadcast channels, no HBO, SHO or any other "subscription" type of channel.

 

[tiburonfirst]

Fox TV antena? Anyone here about this?
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One thing to note is that the optimal range is 30 miles from a TV broadcast point. But they are all over the world.

but definitely not in southside virginia!

 

[Steamer861]

That's just a digital TV antenna, Steamer. It picks up the normal signals broadcast by the stations themselves, not the cable company. Given that digital signals either work or don't, depending on strength (distance from the transmitter), it may or may not work and all you'll get on it are the regular broadcast channels, no HBO, SHO or any other "subscription" type of channel.

But whats this line?
"Sure the cable companies are not happy about it. But they are required by law to keep the signal going. And with advanced antennas like TvFox you can actually pick it up."

 

[mikepetro]

but definitely not in southside virginia!

I get 4.....