

Silvered Glass
It's fascinating that most elements on the periodic table are metals. Their qualities are diverse. Exploring the myriad ways to use metals in art gives one the privilege of playing with the very building blocks of the universe. I had been looking for reflectivity in paint as a way to engage light as a medium in my 2 dimensional work. Having been inspired by the art of the middle ages at the National Museum and the Louvre, I went on a search to make use of metals in my own w


Speed Up Your Silver Soldering with Smith's Twin Tip
I wanted to review and recommend the Twin Tip for Smith's Little Torch. Bottom line: I love it! The Smith Little Torch is just terrific because of the flame and heat precision it allows in soldering copper and brass. It works great for most of my projects though I'm using a rather pricey solder with the highest melting point I can find for structural strength. But at times you need to break out the silver solder when a joint is weight bearing and and must retain structural