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10th February 2012, 08:27 AM
Thread: Kiln Firing Services - Sth East Melb
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Haven't even had my coffee fix yet! Better stay...
Haven't even had my coffee fix yet! Better stay away from the keyboard when I have :D
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10th February 2012, 08:13 AM
Thread: Kiln Firing Services - Sth East Melb
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Hi TL, perhaps artists are "drawn" to this area....
Hi TL,
perhaps artists are "drawn" to this area. A lovely natural environment that "fires up" the imagination and fuels creativity - excuse the puns (intended) :wink:
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10th February 2012, 08:00 AM
Thread: Kiln Firing Services - Sth East Melb
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kiln services out east
Hi Jess,
that's great to hear! You've been bitten by the clay bug and it's a very good thing :D.
It's very exciting and so rewarding to take a lump of "mud" and form it into something lovely and... -
17th October 2009, 08:12 PM
Thread: Loved the Melbourne show...
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Loved the Melbourne show...
Hello everyone,
well, my husband and I went to the T&WWW show today. Not since I was a kid at the Perth Royal Show have I been as excited! My husband felt the same. This is like the Royal for big... -
18th September 2009, 09:30 PM
Thread: burl slices/logs/weathered wood wanted
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Thanks Bob. I'm trying all avenues at present,...
Thanks Bob.
I'm trying all avenues at present, and have yet to hit a "mother lode"...or even a nugget:(.
Can be frustrating. However, good things come to those who scrounge around and ask. So,... -
15th September 2009, 10:50 PM
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Hi Charlsie, it would be awesome if I could...
Hi Charlsie,
it would be awesome if I could come over sometime this weekend if it's convenient?
I'll PM you to discuss further. Thanks so much.
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14th September 2009, 04:05 PM
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Yes, but think of the gratification one gets when...
Yes, but think of the gratification one gets when finding a gem in amongst the trash - our treasure! And..it was free :U
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14th September 2009, 02:38 PM
Thread: Hail wise ones...
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Hi Billy, I've PM'd you. bg
Hi Billy,
I've PM'd you.
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14th September 2009, 02:24 PM
Thread: Hail wise ones...
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Ha Ha Allan:U!! SSSSh, if I do THAT for you,...
Ha Ha Allan:U!! SSSSh, if I do THAT for you, Tiger Airlines will be after me to do the same - imagine the scratches...
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14th September 2009, 02:15 PM
Thread: Hail wise ones...
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Yes tea lady, might see you there - I'll be the...
Yes tea lady, might see you there - I'll be the one looking bewildered as most newbies do:;.
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14th September 2009, 02:10 PM
Thread: painted artwork samples...
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Thanks guys, Yes, I love our birds in...
Thanks guys,
Yes, I love our birds in Australia. We lived in the country for 17 years and were so lucky to be visited by many species. My favourites too are the wrens as they became used to us... -
14th September 2009, 01:43 PM
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Thanks for all your suggestions guys - much...
Thanks for all your suggestions guys - much appreciated:).
Tried three tips on the weekend - very cagey about letting us out to check the piles of wood. Not alot of selection at the time, I guess... -
13th September 2009, 01:20 PM
Thread: painted artwork samples...
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painted artwork samples...
Hello again, thought I'd move my reply to my introduction post here if that's OK?
For those who are interested, I have attached some samples of my artwork. My style varies, and depends on the... -
13th September 2009, 12:21 PM
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Oh my!! Dai Sensei, they are lovely pieces and...
Oh my!! Dai Sensei, they are lovely pieces and just what I am looking for.
Do you know of anyone in Victoria that I could contact?
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13th September 2009, 12:12 PM
Thread: Hail wise ones...
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Artwork samples...
Hello again,
for those who are interested, I have attached some samples of my artwork. My style varies, and depends on the medium I paint onto, either natural wood or MDF. **I have now veered away... -
13th September 2009, 09:03 AM
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Good advice, noted. I guess I will need to source...
Good advice, noted. I guess I will need to source rounds or slices (sans bark) which are interesting to the eye.
I am looking for pieces that have an interesting edge to them I guess. Not unlike the... -
13th September 2009, 02:38 AM
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Yeah, I thought it may be tricky. Worth a try....
Yeah, I thought it may be tricky. Worth a try.
In the meantime, I'd still like to scrounge around for any weathered posts etc. that might be interesting. Although, I know I'm not the only one... -
13th September 2009, 02:29 AM
Thread: burl slices/logs/weathered wood wanted
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burl slices/logs/weathered wood wanted
Hi everyone, I have posted a similar request in the Timber Forum, but thought I'd place it here too as I am looking for wood to create clocks and hope someone can help me with much appreciated advice...
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13th September 2009, 02:14 AM
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Wanted - seasoned logs and weathered timber, please
Hi all,
does anyone know where I can get seasoned logs approx between 200mm - 300mm diameter (any wood type such as birch etc.), which can be put through a bandsaw to create 1 - 2 inch thick... -
13th September 2009, 02:01 AM
Thread: Hail wise ones...
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thanks in kind
Hi, thanks tea lady and artme.
tea lady - my son is eighteen - still my baby and always will be, even though he is now way taller than me. Although, I can still manage to scare the crap out of him... -
13th September 2009, 12:28 AM
Thread: Hail wise ones...
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Thank you
Thanks for the welcome Wouldwood and Claw Hama.
I'll see if I can rustle up some old photos from deep within the bowels of a box (one of many stored away and yet to be unpacked) sometime soon. Oh,... -
12th September 2009, 11:06 PM
Thread: Hail wise ones...
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Hail wise ones...
Hello everyone,
Having read various posts, I am impressed with the very knowledgeable members here. There is always valued advice to be shared.
I am also amazed at some of the photos of...