Here are the stages of the painting test for Rebecca's laser cut recipe box. Before I committed to making the gift, I wanted to make sure paint over transfer tape would work with such an intricate design. It was kind of a pain to peel the tape (it didn't come off in one big chunk) … Continue reading Testing painting with transfer tape
Category: Miscellany
52 MISCELLANEOUS HAPPENSTANCES
Misaligned Lasers
So, this is a mistake that will forever make me smile. The missing collar stay alluded to in Week 23: Personalized Collar Stays is permanently etched into the laser ruler thanks to a misalignment the honeycomb bed. The bed, which allows better airflow when cutting, wasn't sitting all the way back when we started this … Continue reading Misaligned Lasers
Needle Minder Set Giveaway!
As part of Sew Mama Sew’s Giveaway Day, Rebecca of Hugs are Fun has organized a giveaway for cross stitch goodies. You can win a triangle bamboo needle minder and matching salvaged wood floss organizer! Give away ends tomorrow, and we will ship internationally.
Is Victorian Hairwork Akin to Kumihimo?
So, in one of those brilliant ah-ha moments, my day job as a museum curator collided with 52 Lasers. Have you ever heard of Victorian Hair Jewelry? Made from braided, woven or otherwise intricately arranged stands of hair, it was popular in the 19th century as a way to remember loved ones. It was made … Continue reading Is Victorian Hairwork Akin to Kumihimo?