Semiprecious Salvage, metals classes with Lillian Jones

Have you seen Stephanie Lee's book - Semiprecious Salvage? I got it a month or so ago while I was working on inventory for the craft show on the 10th. Why is it that you discover something new and inspiring that fills your head with new ideas when you're supposed to be focused on something else? Stephanie's blog is at http://www.stephanielee.typepad.com/ - I LOVE the tag line on her header - "Revelling in the perfection of imperfection".

The book is written as an archealogist's field journal - great projects, photos of the works in process - and oh my what eye candy! I did let myself buy a pipe cutter and 2 sizes of copper pipe in anticipation of play time. I have some sheet metal and screen and plenty of wire and solder. Why in the world wouldn't an art supply store have plaster? Oh well - as if we really need an excuse to go to the hardware store....

Now I have to get brave enough to use a torch! I just need to take one of Lillian Jones' metal classes at Ornamentea. Lillian is an amazing artist, member of the Carolina Designer Craftsmen. Check out her website www.enamellist.com - have a towel ready to wipe up drool. Want to join me at one of her classes? http://www.ornamentea.com/