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    Paper making

    June 26, 2009 - By 





    I had an unlikely helper today while making paper.

    The last time I made paper, neither kid would come near it.

    I’m trying out making a couple of paper bowls using two different methods.

    The first I squeezed most of the pulp out then pushed it into the inside of a glass bowl.

    The second way was to make a sheet of paper but tear it and mold it over an up turned bowl. I’d think this way should yield a thinner bowl.

    Everything is drying on the driveway in the 90+ degree heat. Too bad the humidity is up high as well.

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    Fun with Photoshop

    June 25, 2009 - By 



    Just playing a little with another macro shot of the tiny little bee I captured with my little Coolpix camera. I’m so impressed with it’s macro ability. I sat real still and slowly moved the camera within a few inches of the little bee while he was sipping nectar.

    The second image I used some of my custom brushes to create subtle impressions in the background. I absolutely love playing in Photoshop.