For those of you interested in making the Israeli couscous pasta salad, do scoop the seeds out of the cucumber before you chop it up. I don't have a precise recipe, just eyeball the proportions.
Tuesday I drilled the holes in the sides of the shadow box frames and got two light coats of the flat black on the plywood backs. One more coat and then I'll start on the frames with the glossy black. I'm ready to get these two projects done, the luna moth in the kiln and the trumpet flowers mounted, so I can start on the next two models. That's my favorite part, making the models, turning those blocks and sheets of wax into a 3 dimensional or bas relief sculpture. There's a third one I need to make, a small botanical for a friend to fulfill my half of a trade. I've had the giclee print of her painting framed and hung for at least a year. Maybe longer.
Well, the pain in my rear is back (no, not the husband, he's here all the time), not my hip but on the right side of my butt near my tailbone but at least it's not the sharp pain it was before. Now it's more like a dull ache so I guess I pulled a muscle down there somehow though every day it's better.
The white glass I ordered came Tuesday so Wednesday, I got the last two layers of frit, clear then white, in the mold and it went in the kiln this morning.
I also finished painting the plywood backs and got the little risers nailed on that the glass will be glued to so that it floats in the frame and got two coats of the glossy black on the frames.
Here's one of the shadow boxes assembled and the next step is to nail the frame to the back piece, attach the hanger to the back, and finally glue the glass panels in place.
So much assembly work. But that's the way to get what you specifically want for the art. Go you!
ReplyDeletePresentation is so important. It doesn't matter how good the art is if the presentation is crappy.
DeleteSorry to read that you are still experiencing that back pain. I hope it resolves soon.
ReplyDeleteIt is so interesting and enlightening to watch your art unfold. I always look forward to it.
Don't know how you feel about chiropractors but one might be able to help you.
ReplyDeleteAre you taking ibuprofen? Anti-inflammatory.
I do like chiropractors, in fact one in particular was my main health guy for me and the kids. I think it will resolve on it's own and yes, I'm taking ibufrofen.
DeleteOh wow... those pieces are going to look soooo good! Kudos for going with the black. Love it! Have a very merry and safe Christmas and the most blessed New Year. Blessings to you and yours...
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your pain - hope it feels better soon! Those frames look terrific - can't wait to see the finished product. It will be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty fine stuff.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holiday to you and yours. Yes, I have a nasty little pain in the back/ It's not George either. LOL
For the first time, I was struck with one similarity between your art and my work. It's the preparation that makes the difference. Every now and then someone suggests I should hire someone to do the prep work -- the stripping, sanding, and so on -- so that I can come in and lay the varnish. I always tell them that it's the prep work that makes the difference in the final appearance. If a coat of varnish is bad, I always can re-do it, but there's no re-doing bad prep work.
ReplyDeleteLike any craft it all needs to be done well, even the parts that you don't notice. Presentation is everything. Doesn't matter how good the art or skill if the presentation or underlying work is crappy.
DeleteHope you feel better soon. Keep safe!
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