Monthly Archives: October 2009

Help for the holidays

Posted on October 30, 2009 by owner

Munkin Arts cares about you. In these tough economic times, I know you want to buy American. I know you realize that supporting local artisans helps support your local economy.  I know you appreciate the quality that comes with artisan … Continue reading →

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Casting: The grand finale

Posted on October 29, 2009 by owner

I present to you…my second pate de verre project ever…a mask. Ta daaa.  (Click for a larger version) This was a fun project overall.  I made the original from clay, made a plaster/silica mold from that.  14 hours or so … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with people?!

Posted on October 28, 2009 by owner

I’m still waiting on the kiln to cool completely, so no glass post today.    No, today I want to post a little PSA to advocate for people to get a f’ing clue when they’re out driving. Contrary to popular … Continue reading →

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Casting: the sequel

Posted on October 28, 2009 by owner

I want to start off by saying that the glass community is an awesome group of people.  I’ve been torching for a few years now so I’m kinda sorta experienced there, but when it comes to casting I’m still very … Continue reading →

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Casting about

Posted on October 26, 2009 by owner

Normally if you see glass from me it’s been baptized in the flame.  Once in a while, though, I like to dabble in the “warm glass” waters; that is, I like to fuse, slump, and even cast.  A quickie glossary … Continue reading →

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Toothless legal system

Posted on October 26, 2009 by owner

I was under the impression that the Do Not Call list in Massachusetts was actually some enforceable law, not just a suggestion of commerce.  But from the letter I got back from the MA Attorney General’s henchmen, it seems they … Continue reading →

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Reports from the field – oy I’m tired

Posted on October 26, 2009 by owner

This week I got a bit greedy with the scheduling.  How could I not, though, it’s been a pretty meager season thus far, so get what you can right?  Well, that’s not always the healthiest strategy.  Not to mention that … Continue reading →

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I’m famous. Sort of :)

Posted on October 24, 2009 by owner

A while back I got a call from Marketplace’s Alisa Roth asking if I’d be willing to help out with a story about Hyundai.  Given we’ve owned 3 now, I said sure!   Well, a little while back they sent … Continue reading →

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So there are 6.5 million too many people then?

Posted on October 23, 2009 by owner

First off, I want to point to the paper theory clause* for this post.  With that in mind….. I was poking around the news links tonight and I ran across this story about starving people in Ethiopia. While I don’t … Continue reading →

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Rude police

Posted on October 20, 2009 by owner

Today while out driving over to get my son I ran across a crew cutting trees.  They had a lane blocked and there was an officer theoretically working a traffic management detail. While visible, she was half way up the … Continue reading →

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