natural stains
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Earth Connections update
An artist’s reception was held on Saturday, September 9. Dane Arts Buy Local (DABL) also hosted a Pop-Up Art Market. I was relieved to see that my installation was intact. In fact nature joined in when a vine started to climb upwards. The stains are fading with time, but that is what happens to leaves.… Continue reading
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Natural Stains
I’ve been experimenting with natural stains for wood. Many woodworking products are toxic. My first level has been with copper, pickled beets brine and coffee. This did give a good flat color, which allowed the varied wood to show through. However, nature is varied. Leaves have streaks and spots. So I’m trying a second richer… Continue reading
Two Book Reflections 