Glazing ceramic buttons

newly bisqued buttons

Newly pressed buttons pulled from the bisque firing, stacked and getting sorted into desired colors. 3 coats of glaze applied to each one, with an eyelash or cat’s whisker (just kidding - I use a regular old brush, but it sounded exotic). These piles will take me 2 days to glaze - there are more flats of glazing in process off camera.

A rare glimpse into the inner sanctum of the glazing room. I hope it was interesting for you. But the real joy for me will be in a few days when each one of these buttons has been glazed and fired and dazzling for the kiln opening. Kiln openings for me are like red carpet moments: “oh wow”, then a Snoopy dance. Hopefully you will check back in to see the Wow.

Thank you for looking. michele

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Studio Tour

Studio Tour

Take trip on a magical tour of our studio by clicking on image above

Shout outs: hello Lynn, new mentor of Thing and Thang the enchanted soul twins. I’m happy you 3 compliment each other so well. See examples of Lynn’s creativity on her blog including a beautiful spread in Cloth Paper Scissors Oct/Nov, 2007 issue, she has a gift for embellishing art quilts (I think of them as art quilts first, collage second).
Further hellos to the lovely Yoga lady who had much encouragement and support for our new endevour: the Life Coach with the words of encouragement and hope: and the Magnet Wall lady who inspired this slide show album of the studio tour:

and to QuiltingLizzy (posted on the quiltingshow.com) I would love to see what you’ve created with your new EYembellishment, and hopefully post it here. I hope to see you all in the future, sincerely michele. love


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Go to your studio and play

Go to your studio and create

Another departure from the button cards, since they are getting packed up by the minute to go to Chicago. Your studio can be a table, kitchen counter, closet, garage, bathtub, tree house, lawn, basement, bed top. Wherever you create, treat yourself to one small creation, or 15 minutes devoted to a larger project. It is true: the more you create, the more creative you become. So give yourself that gift. To see more hand painted, food safe ceramic dishes, please visit EYstudio.com

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