I MADE A LIGHT BOX

MAKING A LIGHT BOX

I decided that my photography needed a boost and perhaps a light box was the answer.  Making the light box was not nearly as hard as I thought it would be. First I bought a box at Wal-Mart.  My pieces are not large so got a medium box.  

The first steps to make my box were to tape the back (bottom of the box) and then to cut the flaps from the front (top of box.

Next I made a slit at the back of the top and then cut out openings on the top and both sides.  I wanted my box to be all white so painted the inside.  To cover the side and top openings I used a almost sheer linen that was white.

To finish my light box I put three pieces of fabric thru the slit, first a white, then a blue and finally mauve.  I now have a choice of backgrounds and easy to change.  The fabric is long enough to drape over the top on top of each other when not in use and if it is the bottom fabric not being used it can lay in light box under the selected fabric.

Having this new light box has made picture taking for my ETSY shop a breeze and I am finally getting the results I wanted.

Here are a few results

http://www.etsy.com/listing/84678913/small-raku-vase-with-red-orange

and

http://www.etsy.com/listing/84580982/handcrafted-brown-stoneware-bowl-for

SPRING IS COMING

The geese have been flying overhead, it was 39 degrees when I took Cody to headstart (that's a heatwave), our days are longer and a little warmer, and snow is melting.  Yes, I believe Spring is coming and I am ready to welcome it.

I have had a really busy March so far.  We have been redoing my kiln room and repairing kiln, etc.  In addition I am reorganizing my studio and office space.  I will post pictures when finished.  My raku kiln is in the building process and I can't wait!

A fellow ETSY team member posted today about what she was thankful for and it made me sit down and think about all of the many blessings that God as bestowed upon me.  I am thankful for:

Being able to worship God freely
My family
That I live in a free country
That I have a house, including a studio workspace, food to eat, clothes and a vehicle to drive (although I still need one repaired.
For Spring, the sunshine, the birds,

My list could go on so I'll save the rest for another day.

I have a new project to work on.  I learned to make felted beads this summer and yesterday I got two fleeces they are Churro Sheep wool from the Navajo reservation.

Off to get busy - First organize studio, then create pottery on potters wheel, list new items on ETSY and play with the horses..

Have a great day