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How To Repurpose Lamp Parts 27 Aug 2013 | 05:55 pm
A couple years ago, I shared how much I love using lamp parts for candle stands, and other things. After finishing these next three pieces, I thought I'd revisit a few projects from the past. My newe...
My FARRAGOZ Clock Face, So Far 26 Aug 2013 | 12:54 am
Although I'm not finished with it, I took a few shots of my clock face project late last night, and wanted to share my progress so far. Yes, I painted this. This is the second module of my FARRAGOZ ...
My Lazy Day and A Few Finds 23 Aug 2013 | 08:30 pm
I'm embracing the need to chill today. So, I've just been hanging out in my little studio, shuffling things around a bit, working very little, seeing what some of you are up to, and, well........lazin...
Playing With FARRAGOZ Techniques 22 Aug 2013 | 06:04 pm
I've been playing with paint finishes. It's one of my favorite things to do. Layering paint, and various mediums is the best thing you can do when you want an aged look. As you know, I've been revi...
Finding Crowns, or, If It Looks Like a Crown............. 20 Aug 2013 | 05:50 am
Does this look like a crown to you? It's the only reason I bought this light fixture at an estate sale this past weekend. It was the last day of the sale, and nobody wanted it. Nobody but me. A fe...
Fleur-de-lis Fresco 19 Aug 2013 | 07:20 am
Well, that's the look I was going for. This is my design, but, I used some of the techniques from the FARRAGOZ course, I shared HERE. I envisioned something simple, with old world appeal. I used a ...
My First FARRAGOZ Project 17 Aug 2013 | 07:56 am
I thought you might like to see where I am right now with my first FARRAGOZ project. The best part of this project was, after I had the basic image done, I was encouraged to experiment a bit. You'r...
Old World Kinship, FARRAGOZ 13 Aug 2013 | 06:55 am
If you've been following me for any length of time, you know I'm known for various paint techniques, and have been experimenting with finishes for many years. I've also shared a few with you. My "Old...
Sprucing The Studio 12 Aug 2013 | 10:22 pm
The garage (Sorry, The Abyss) isn't the only area I've been working on lately. My little studio, which is actually the mud room (backroom, whatever you want to call it...) was being neglected as well...
Garden of Dreams Sign 11 Aug 2013 | 07:27 pm
One of the things I found while cleaning The Abyss, was a large tub of gel medium. I used it to transfer the flowers to this little sign I made. That's right, this gallon was buried, and, it's full....
