In this video I unbox my first DiamondCore PF1 carving tool. I have always used the Kemper Clean Up tool for carving and I wanted to compare to see which one is better. There is a steep price difference between DiamondCore and Kemper, is the extra cost worth it? Watch the video to find out … Continue reading DiamondCore Unboxing PF1 Vs. Kemper Clay Carving Tools
Category: Custom Art
My third kiln load: Failures & Successes
Check out my new Youtube video! I'm still flying blind trying to learn how to use my old Cress Electric Kiln FE-25-A. Join me on my third batch of bisque and glaze firing. Still learning how to measure and control temperature. Also, see the results for my first time using a custom silk screen I … Continue reading My third kiln load: Failures & Successes
How To Make Ceramic Tiles Part 2: Glazing
For my 4th ceramic class teaching on Zoom, we glazed our ceramic tiles. For those who missed the class I made a YouTube video with an easy to follow, step by step instructions on how to glaze tiles for beginners. Watch the video below. https://youtu.be/NIKGw8OvUPA
My second kiln load
I'm still learning how to use my old Cress Electric Kiln FE-2-A. It is so exciting to learn about clay and ceramics and pottery. It has always been my dream to be a full time artist. Join me on my journey! https://youtu.be/l9LszCpaXvk Kiln Diary Notes: 9/12/20 My 2nd Bisque Fire. My goal was to get … Continue reading My second kiln load
First EVER Glaze Fire
Success and Failures! My first glaze fire to cone 6 with my old Cress FE-25-A electric kiln. Using Dave's Porcelain Laguna clay and a mysterious "Chocolate Pudding" clay I got in an unmarked bucket as a gift, my closest guess is that it is a stoneware clay?? Also a mystery sculpture clay from 18 years … Continue reading First EVER Glaze Fire
Beauty and the Beast Themed Sign
I had the privilege of making a sign for a Wedding Shower. The theme was Beauty and the Beast. I made the sign out of old pallet wood, wood stain and acrylic paint.
Moonrise Kingdom Raven
Costume parties are probably one of my all time favorites. I had a very limited time to whip up a costume for a movie character theme. I instantly thought of Suzy's Raven costume from Moonrise Kingdom. I made the bird head out of old black T-shirts, button eyes and a paper beak. Super easy and … Continue reading Moonrise Kingdom Raven
New Pallet Wood Sign
Finally finished these custom made signs. I was able to breakdown an old pallet to make them. They were made to put on display when she has her LulaRoe Pop-Up Boutiques.
Beer Bottle Cap & Label Table
In celebration to good craft beer, a perfect side table suitable for beer lovers! Square table 16x16x16x16". After collecting bottle caps and beer labels from a large variety of different brewers this table is a true celebration to the love of good beer. Three sides of the table are covered in bottle cap patterns. The … Continue reading Beer Bottle Cap & Label Table
Empty Bowls Benefit
Second Harvest Food Bank invites you to partner with us to help fight hunger in our communities by participating in the 5th Annual Empty Bowls Benefit. The event will take place on Saturday, February 25th 2017 at the Sysco Central California Facility, 136 Mariposa Rd., Modesto CA. Doors will open at 6:00 pm for our … Continue reading Empty Bowls Benefit