Thursday, May 31, 2012

SOME SUCCESS SOME FAILURE


First Pouring of Slip
the view in the yard helped with my 
excitement



setting up


some of the pieces are perfect


some are not



I will pour again
pour two should be better



tranquility
and a deep breath

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Monday, May 28, 2012

MOLD MAKING TRY #3


Got up early and poured the other half of my molds


drying on racks
waiting to lift the piece out of mold


two molds will be three parters
so I will be pouring again in a few days
a long process
but looking forward to being successful
on the third try



while waiting for molds to dry
a little sewing for my friend's dolls
pink Kimono

Friday, May 25, 2012

NEVER A DULL MOMENT WITH THE DAY JOB


A very busy day for the Captains of Sea Tow Central Florida Lakes
plane crash in Lake Jessup


once the airbags are placed
the long tow in to the Marina


Meanwhile
I stayed dry promoting safe boating


Loaner program
life jackets save lives


the pilot only received a few scratches
after the crash
he waded to shore

Thursday, May 24, 2012

FINALLY GETTING SOMEWHERE


In my quest to make perfect plaster molds
I took a ride into Orlando
to visit the Super Lego Store



I just love living so close to all things Mickey Mouse


also I had a lesson from my friend Crystal, who creates amazing porcelain dolls
 on Mold making
here are the 1st half drying




my very first poured slip head from one of my molds
YAY
cracked a little, but for me a success!!


Now it will all be practice and lots of drying and patience

ARRGGHHH

Sunday, May 20, 2012

GETTING SOAPED


My 3rd try at mold making
so far so good
learning patience
a time consuming art
but, now that I have slowed down, feeling more 
enjoyable
   


one more layer of soap, and I'm off to visit a friend
for some tips on plaster molds

Saturday, May 19, 2012

A WEEK OF SCULPTING


Getting ready to cast again
doll pieces prep for molds


sculpted two more dolls
with different ball joints
also first sculpt without inside core
took a year to get to this point


I prefer all the great Japanese paper clays
sculpting is getting easier
starting to develop a style
of primitive ball jointed dolls


evenings of sewing tiny dresses for my littles

Thursday, May 17, 2012

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