Tag Archives: kitchen

My Most Favorite Comment/Review Ever!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by destructivetesting

This has got to be my favorite comment about my work, ever.  I only make things that are interesting to me, and don’t think about whether someone else will ‘like’ them.  Actually, I’m somewhat surprised that I do sell as … Continue reading →

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Making It / Paul Barbera / New York City

Posted on May 12, 2012 by destructivetesting

I’m posting a link to Paul’s site because he has done something like what I’m trying to do with my Making It category.  But, he has been photographing artist’s whole environments, and has had a book published showing these! “Where … Continue reading →

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Making It / Kitchen Tools Mobile / Mike Smith

Posted on May 4, 2012 by destructivetesting

I’m the cook at our house, and I love kitchen tools, so……..   I placed this mobile so that I can see it out my kitchen window.

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Making It / Vintage Food Grater Wall Lamp / Mike Smith

Posted on April 29, 2012 by destructivetesting

I found this old food grater at Dodge Antiques in Algoma Wis, and decided to make it come to life by making it into a kitchen wall lamp. I love bring new life and usefulness to these old items. http://www.etsy.com/listing/98684025/vintage-food-grater-wall-lamp … Continue reading →

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Making It / Ceramic Wood Fired Kiln Firing / Ike Vega

Posted on April 18, 2012 by destructivetesting

Ike Vega (Artist of the Day Apr. 16) sent me these great photos of the firing of the Anagama wood fired kiln.  The entire firing and cooling process takes almost three weeks!  I really appreciate him taking the time to … Continue reading →

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Making It / Book Match Hard Maple Corner Table Lamp With Vintage Style Bulb / Mike Smith

Posted on April 16, 2012 by destructivetesting

I found this ‘book match’ pair of hard maple boards at the specialty hard wood shop I go to, and it took me awhile to decide how to use them, but here it is. http://www.etsy.com/listing/97670421/book-match-hard-maple-corner-table-lamp                          … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Isaac Vega / Sacramento, California

Posted on April 16, 2012 by destructivetesting

I like ‘real’ earthy pottery.  Things that I could imagine were made a thousand years ago.  I’m not ‘into’ pretty or cute in any sort of art, actually.  These pieces, mostly, were fired in wood fired kilns over periods of … Continue reading →

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Making It / 24″ Kitchen Whisk Table Lamp / Mike Smith

Posted on April 12, 2012 by destructivetesting

   The other day I was shopping at the Boelter Super Store (a large food service equipment supply wholesale store that is open to the public). I started looking around, and seeing all this amazing stainless steel sculpture. I really … Continue reading →

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Making It / Round Deep Fry Skimmer Accent Lamp / Mike Smith

Posted on April 9, 2012 by destructivetesting

I do love making lamps out of kitchen tools, and here is the latest. http://www.etsy.com/listing/97171680/round-deep-fry-skimmer-accent-lamp                               

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Making It / Big Whisk Lamp / Mike Smith

Posted on April 7, 2012 by destructivetesting

I designed and built this lamp to be hanging from the L-shaped metal piece, but then decided I liked it better the other direction.  Give me some feedback, OK?  (Stephen MacInnis,  told me to have it hanging so that’s how it … Continue reading →

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