Monthly Archives: January 2012

Making It / Gabriel Garbow

Posted on January 31, 2012 by destructivetesting

I came across the following post and decided it is perfect for this category. http://gabrielgarbowota.wordpress.com/2012/01/31/i-cant-hold-out-forever-even-walls-fall-down/ http://gabrielgarbowota.wordpress.com

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Artist of the Day / Cody Vrosh

Posted on January 31, 2012 by destructivetesting

    “Artist & Illustrator”      http://www.etsy.com/shop/CodyVrosh Favorite materials: Pen, ink, watercolor, fire, acrylic, lots of water, wood,pandas, charcoal, paper  

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Artist’s Tips / Cutting Glass, and Mirrors / Mike Smith

Posted on January 31, 2012 by destructivetesting

 READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!  Or go online and get some, when trying something new.  I’ve been making mirrors this past month.  After breaking too many, I finally went online to see how I was supposed to be doing it.  Just about … Continue reading →

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Work Bench/Place/Space Ingrid

Posted on January 30, 2012 by destructivetesting

Here are some ‘shop’ photos from Ingrid (Artist of the Day–Jan 29) http://www.etsy.com/shop/ingridArtStudio

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Artist of the Day / Julie Zarate

Posted on January 30, 2012 by destructivetesting

“i make stuff with my hands. except shadowpuppets … i suck at that.”                    http://www.etsy.com/shop/six06

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Making It / Marblewood Wall Mirror / Mike Smith

Posted on January 30, 2012 by destructivetesting

Do not cut glass or mirror glass like I did in the first photo!  I will be posting an entry on How To Cut Mirror Glass. http://www.etsy.com/listing/91801789/marblewood-wall-mirror-with-shelf http://www.etsy.com/shop/destructivetesting

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Artist of the Day / Ingrid

Posted on January 29, 2012 by destructivetesting

“I am a visual artist, living in Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Although drawing is my primary medium, the great variety of techniques and materials I use in my work meet in a fortunate way on interesting prepared surfaces, exploring the … Continue reading →

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Making It / Mahogany Wall Mirror / Mike Smith

Posted on January 29, 2012 by destructivetesting

I left the Santos Mahogany wood unsanded because I like the saw marks on the edges. http://www.etsy.com/listing/91709796/santos-mahogany-wall-mirror http://www.etsy.com/shop/destructivetesting

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Making It / Iron Age Artifact Lamp / Mike Smith

Posted on January 28, 2012 by destructivetesting

This piece of metal could possibly be an artifact from the Iron Age, and I will include an Official Certificate of Authenticity stating such with your purchase.  It could also just be part of a broken snow plow blade.  I … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Julianne Wallace Sterling

Posted on January 28, 2012 by destructivetesting

  I love how Julianne shows a moment in a woman’s thoughts and feelings. http://www.etsy.com/shop/jwsterling

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