I will be working on finishing the glass / mosaic pieces for this window tomorrow at the SC Artisans Center Handmade event tomorrow from 10am to 1pm. Come check out Walterboro and the Center and say hi!
SC Artisans Center 11/15/2024
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Bridge Details
Working on filling in the smaller details on the Cooper River Bridge mosaic window.
11/13 Update:
More EQ Detectors
I still have some work to do to polish the rough edges so to speak, but here are the latest windchime / earthquake detectors:
Bridge and Earthquake Detectors
I’ve been working on several projects and haven’t posted, so here is a bit of catch up. First, I ended up making some “earthquake detectors” (left, below) using the new molds for resin as the originally intended purpose (necklace) just didn’t seem right. Though I won’t likely be making more of these from resin, I now have a great mold for hanging glass to make windchimes (right, below), which I haven’t made before because I couldn’t figure out the best way to hang them.
In addition, I’ve started roughing out the design for my next window, which will be a scene with the Cooper River Bridge. Right now I’m moving things around to help determine where I like the elements – such as will there be a sun? Will it be large or small? Will it be on the left or right? I haven’t decided yet.
New molds
I had a request to “re-create” someone’s necklace using resin, so I bought some new molds and am trying out some different color combinations. Unfortunately I think these molds won’t work for the originally intended project, but I think they will make some cute windchime / suncatchers.
I also made a few new cardinal suncatchers & coasters while I was at it.
Latest (Longer) Rainbow Row Done
This weekend I was able to put the finishing touches on my latest, and longest (most houses), Rainbow Row to date. Also I have been working on some smaller palmetto tree suncatchers – I poured a second layer of resin on them today and added wire hangers. Fingers crossed that the resin cures as it is still pretty sticky (I used a different type than I typically use).
Originally I had planned to wrap these suncatchers with copper foil and solder them in a traditional stained glass manner, but after I pulled the tape off from the first layer of resin, I thought it would look better this way. It’s an experiment so I’m not sure it will work, so fingers crossed.
Another RRow Poured
Poured and embellished the resin on this latest Rainbow Row window. While I was at it, I made a couple of palm tree suncatchers, too. I still need to paint the window frame and wrap / solder the suncatchers before they will be completely done. Of note is that I used a 16 ounce kit of Envirotex Lite resin for the window. When I measured the resin, it was actually closer to 14 ounces, which is disappointing as I benefit from that little bit of extra coverage.
Inching closer
Just tweaking the fine details needed before I can pour the resin.
Adding details
Today the palmetto trees and window boxes were set. I will wait for the adhesive to cure and then add some more depth to the window boxes. I also want to add some curly wind accents to the sky and something for the ground as well.
So many windows!
I spent some time shaping / grinding the individual windows and doors and adding some trees to the scene. I haven’t started shaping / grinding the palm fronds yet, but that still needs attention. After that, I will start adhering the smaller pieces to the houses as they need to be in place / set before I add the flowers and other small decorative details. I also shaped a crescent for the sky.
