tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.comments2022-12-03T15:59:38.610-06:00Pushing CopperLew Shieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07999694321066614519noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-4671510966140275872017-02-14T16:24:21.649-06:002017-02-14T16:24:21.649-06:00Edinburgh etch (3 parts ferric chloride, 1 part ci...Edinburgh etch (3 parts ferric chloride, 1 part citric acid); resist was Stabilo OH Universal pen, fine tip. Magic marker for the edge and plastic shopping bag glued onto the outside. Since it's a bowl I just poured the mordant into it. 40 minutes etching time.Lew Shieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999694321066614519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-89635978763027576752017-02-12T22:58:16.379-06:002017-02-12T22:58:16.379-06:00You will be driving archeologist, a thousand years...You will be driving archeologist, a thousand years from now, crazy!😄<br />This bowl turned out fabulous!... what was your etching mordant and resist, ask this inquiring mind.😄Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680920810226517132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-10765115008928657112017-02-10T22:51:52.064-06:002017-02-10T22:51:52.064-06:00Did you sign this beautiful piece?Did you sign this beautiful piece?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680920810226517132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-89577801814159949712017-02-06T19:19:19.350-06:002017-02-06T19:19:19.350-06:00Thank you. And was that a Galaxy Quest quote? Love...Thank you. And was that a Galaxy Quest quote? Love that film.Lew Shieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999694321066614519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-57110427699784973972017-02-05T09:24:48.383-06:002017-02-05T09:24:48.383-06:00Improvise, adapt, overcome.
Never give up, never ...Improvise, adapt, overcome.<br /><br />Never give up, never surrender.<br /><br />Whichever movie quote you pick, your perseverance is inspiring. And the results look very cool so far. I am looking forward to seeing the finished product.<br /><br />P.S. Ylva LOVES her cup.clayt666https://www.blogger.com/profile/00764747339291194464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-18380465363757127372017-01-30T12:24:12.063-06:002017-01-30T12:24:12.063-06:00Thanks Mel! Thanks Mel! Lew Shieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999694321066614519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-31924952546410851832017-01-30T10:31:50.747-06:002017-01-30T10:31:50.747-06:00That works perfectly. Well done!That works perfectly. Well done!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680920810226517132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-80765695027932955972017-01-16T00:08:55.771-06:002017-01-16T00:08:55.771-06:00Well... I still give you and A...
do you have you...Well... I still give you and A... <br />do you have your bench set up yet?<br />Today I fixed my Flex shaft that went on the fritz and made a terrible noise...<br />Turned out a teeny tiny set screw had come loose that was supposed to hold the shaft in place up by the motor.<br />When I unscrewed the top of the shaft cover from the motor I heard something faintly hit the rubber floor Matt...<br />It was the set screw... it took me over half an hour on my hands and knees with a magnet to find it.<br />But it's all back together, all nice and cleaned and relubricated...<br />I understand how nothing ever goes in a strait line when it comes to fixing stuff...😄Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680920810226517132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-79784465758158236352017-01-08T23:33:51.436-06:002017-01-08T23:33:51.436-06:00Absolutely! It's gorgeous!!Absolutely! It's gorgeous!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680920810226517132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-1334585405602853262017-01-01T18:00:59.415-06:002017-01-01T18:00:59.415-06:00Our love to you and Carol ... take care of each ot...Our love to you and Carol ... take care of each other ... have a Happy and Prosperous New Year.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03784170665769936825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-42337282131777315012016-12-12T16:17:08.598-06:002016-12-12T16:17:08.598-06:00Naturally, I want one of both. Thanks for you help...Naturally, I want one of both. Thanks for you help and information on chasing hammers last week... now I know what I need to do...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680920810226517132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-31860773383443424032016-12-01T15:15:48.939-06:002016-12-01T15:15:48.939-06:00Mel, you *are* as good as me. Your enamel work is ...Mel, you *are* as good as me. Your enamel work is wonderful. I'm just looking for a helpful kick in the pants when I need it. If my friends do it, I can't complain. Lew Shieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999694321066614519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-22997925732974075672016-12-01T07:16:06.858-06:002016-12-01T07:16:06.858-06:00Man, I hope not, or I'll have to keep my mouth...Man, I hope not, or I'll have to keep my mouth shut forever.clayt666https://www.blogger.com/profile/00764747339291194464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-76561367960809594002016-11-30T21:27:05.914-06:002016-11-30T21:27:05.914-06:00I know you will do it Lew... I laughed about how y...I know you will do it Lew... I laughed about how you plan to do something and sometimes unplanned it because no one will know... I've got lots of half finished stuff in my studio... Best laid plans... <br />Do I have to be as good as you in order to bug you?... ��Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680920810226517132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-41676580379125041662016-11-30T21:00:42.475-06:002016-11-30T21:00:42.475-06:00Sounds like a good plan.Sounds like a good plan.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01427315399025438707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-86168698030493125012016-11-30T18:43:54.468-06:002016-11-30T18:43:54.468-06:00I will try to be helpful. And not just because I ...I will try to be helpful. And not just because I hope to be able to purchase some of your art someday soon! :-)Carolyn Priest-Dormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221326034301943690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-42215009472022012182016-11-30T18:43:31.935-06:002016-11-30T18:43:31.935-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carolyn Priest-Dormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221326034301943690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-69852215400838799972016-11-18T16:43:44.279-06:002016-11-18T16:43:44.279-06:00Stunningly beautifulStunningly beautifulAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16180768844809922097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-33323620856237183802016-11-06T05:44:40.968-06:002016-11-06T05:44:40.968-06:00I love your new set-up and these new pieces are st...I love your new set-up and these new pieces are stunning - I love the owl bowl. Did you use such thin copper because the piece was going to have so much high relief? I want these skills in my toolbox ... to do what you do. I can't wait until retirement.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03784170665769936825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-35365059568096769322016-07-18T22:19:31.818-05:002016-07-18T22:19:31.818-05:00Glad you like it. I won't be able to bring the...Glad you like it. I won't be able to bring the raising stakes to Pennsic this year but I will have chasing tools. We can play. :)Lew Shieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999694321066614519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-56306641891223100932016-07-17T10:13:24.359-05:002016-07-17T10:13:24.359-05:00I LOVE YOUR WORK!!!
There is SO MUCH I want you to...I LOVE YOUR WORK!!!<br />There is SO MUCH I want you to teach me!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03784170665769936825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-9612126547771611262016-06-16T07:53:30.338-05:002016-06-16T07:53:30.338-05:00Yes, it's sterling silver. Thanks for pointing...Yes, it's sterling silver. Thanks for pointing that out; I'll need to update the description. Glad you like them.Lew Shieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999694321066614519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-73988790295680550032016-06-15T20:07:15.253-05:002016-06-15T20:07:15.253-05:00I like all of these. Does the Dragon's Egg ha...I like all of these. Does the Dragon's Egg have a rim of a different material?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608314550562424945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-80679501590355810392016-06-11T13:19:20.307-05:002016-06-11T13:19:20.307-05:00BrilliantBrilliantladycaviarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423607022763778825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8402019097439148462.post-38219278227229452622016-06-10T21:34:20.987-05:002016-06-10T21:34:20.987-05:00I've never been a blogger or followed a blog, ...I've never been a blogger or followed a blog, but I'd like to follow your work. Hopefully I'll figure out how to get notifications (Is that a thing?)<br />Bill WittsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608314550562424945noreply@blogger.com