Painting a Believable Stone Finish
I value truth in materials in 3-D art making. But sometimes engineering and budget concerns make compromise the reasonable thing. In...
Building a 20’ Gothic Arch
I value truth in materials in 3-D art making. But in this project, engineering concerns, public safety and budgeting nuanced the...
Saving a Casting Blow Out
The client is coming Monday morning to sample the prototype. Therefore, we're casting on Friday just for the sake of making the whole...
Etching and Patination of Metals
Metals wear beautifully over time. Considering that most of the elements on the periodic table are metals, they readily engage in a...
Using the Lathe to Clean Up Your Castings
Casting metals is a lot of work but with rewarding result. You foundry buffs know that clean up is a large part of the work, especially...
Silvered Glass
It's fascinating that most elements on the periodic table are metals. Their qualities are diverse. Exploring the myriad ways to use...
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...
