One of the most interesting things I've done as a museum curator is work on a script for a Victorian Halloween drama presented by the museum. There are many interesting aspects to death and dying in the Victorian Age, and their interest in the afterlife. In an interesting juxtaposition, the Victorians were advancing technology and … Continue reading 29: Spirit Dial
I don't know if you've noticed, but there is a bit of a hexagon craze going on. It's always been a popular design for bathroom floor tiles. The shocking decline in bee populations have brought them to the forefront of consciousness, including the clever designs for their honey combs. You can buy a hexagon clock … Continue reading 28: Hexagon Pendants
Summer means it is wedding season! And weddings mean gifts. When Rebecca of Hugs are Fun came to me with her idea of etching recipe box for her sister-in-law's bridal shower, and I knew it would be just perfect for my nephew's wedding at the end of June as well. Rebecca planned a themed shower, based … Continue reading 27: Etched recipe boxes
Most suppliers I use for laserable materials ship those materials with transfer tape applied to either one or both sides. I didn't really learn to appreciate this until I made a bulk order of melamine-coated MDF from a large home improvement chain; they don't assume you're going to be firing a laser at their product … Continue reading 24: Transfer Tape
