Steve's Paipo layout. Nose from Zildjian cymbal tail from Liddle-Somebody's had too much to think!
4/27/10
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4/21/10
#4
Numbers cut from sprue and cleaned up with minimal metal chasing and hand filing (props Manuel)-preserving all the original wax texture, junction details etc. Next is getting threads tapped and brass hang rods attached-then patina and Ready For The House.
4/20/10
Crocodile/Rocks
I just noticed this round the bend today, it's so nutty it works and the swans seem safe and watchful on the higher ground.
4/19/10
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4/14/10
Squirrel Bait
2 x studio tables/found & washed rocks/the Ken Price ya shoulda blogged/lady match for Comme De Garcons/bronze/navajo saddle blanket & Wegner heart group chair.
4/12/10
# 2
The wax house numbers gated and in shell stage at the foundry-the first layers of shell are super fine and painted on to pick up all the detail, subsequent layers are dipped to form a thick casing which is fired, melting out the wax and producing an empty mold for the bronze pour.
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Unstitched panels from a Sioux indian pouch, early 20th century, beautiful handiwork & color combinations-from Rose Bowl yesterday.
4/8/10
Head Scratching Bargains
Our almost famous triple team yard sale is happening again this Sunday with extra loot from 2 household moves-call it necessary editing!....this time it's back in Highland Park all details on craigslist here.
*This chap went straight for the grey felt stetson last time, it looked great on him, I hope it's getting some sun.
4/6/10
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Hopi Kachina doll 1940's/50's, perfectly notched and colored with delicate details like the leaf/rattle held in the hands and applied feathers. From PCC last Sunday.
