I've been so busy reading I've been neglecting my blog.
There's more 'catching up' to do, which hopefully I'll get to some time soon.
We went to Helen, GA, for the opening of Octoberfest and made a trip to Zuzu's Petals Rock Shop where I bought an amazing book and some lovely bloodstone.
More on that soon. Fingers crossed.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Catching Up
It's obvious I've been neglecting my blog lately. That's partially due to the fact that I've been reading a lot. Presently I'm working on the third book in the Song of Ice and Fire series by George RR Martin. It's not quick reading but it's good.
I've also been learning to make birdhouses from a form of paper mache. But not the traditional kind. This is shredded newspaper that's then boiled for about an hour. After it's drained well and cooled I add a mixture of flour, glue, salt and linseed oil.
I'm making them over empty milk cartons (recycling). Once completed, they get 3-4 coats of linseed oil, then are painted and sealed.
Supposedly, they hold up quite well for several years outside. I have my first one hanging outside now as a test. It's rained a couple times. I've checked each time and there's been no noticeable damage or problems of any sort.
I'm adding doors in the back (or in some cases a hinged top) for clean out, as well as drainage and air holes.
So far I enjoy working with this paper pulp. I'm calling it "paper musha" since it's really pretty "mushy" LOL.
Here are pictures of three, in various stages of completion.
I've also been learning to make birdhouses from a form of paper mache. But not the traditional kind. This is shredded newspaper that's then boiled for about an hour. After it's drained well and cooled I add a mixture of flour, glue, salt and linseed oil.
I'm making them over empty milk cartons (recycling). Once completed, they get 3-4 coats of linseed oil, then are painted and sealed.
Supposedly, they hold up quite well for several years outside. I have my first one hanging outside now as a test. It's rained a couple times. I've checked each time and there's been no noticeable damage or problems of any sort.
I'm adding doors in the back (or in some cases a hinged top) for clean out, as well as drainage and air holes.
So far I enjoy working with this paper pulp. I'm calling it "paper musha" since it's really pretty "mushy" LOL.
Here are pictures of three, in various stages of completion.
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