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  Friend, filigree mentor, and filigree master Yehuda Tassa is about to release his second filigree how-to DVD.  While reviewing the DVD for Yehuda to give him feedback before the final version is cut, I took some screenshots.  Back in the first few sessions of filigree workshops, Yehuda used to teach the flower project first. [...]

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After many many months, the hydraulic press is in it’s final home. Now it looks like a very tall person with a white shirt on; the white shirt is the fancy dust cover. Yes, I’ll need a foot stool to place items on the press; luckily there’s one out there because the cabinets are also [...]

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Creatures in residence at the Monterey Bay Aquarium    Wolf Eel Octopus emphasizing the “no flash” policy for photographers Powerful and graceful hammer head in the Outer Bay exhibit Nudibranch I tried to take photos of the Leafy Sea Dragons; either the creatures moved too much, or the tank distorted the image. Here’s a link [...]

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The used vacuum caster I purchased started leaking oil after I turned it on the first time. So before turning it on again a revamp was required. The newer models are now built for servicability and for easy access to the oil input port. My older model required some modifications in order to make adding [...]

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Monterey Bay Aquarium’s latest exhibit is The Secret Lives of Seahorses. Having seen only a few seahorses in their natural habitats, we knew we’d enjoying seeing more at the aquarium. The sea dragons and pipefish are something we still want to see diving…. 

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Driving down Highway 1 on one of the windiest days of the year, we were able to see the changes in the dunes as they happened. The town where the pictures were taken is appropriately named Sand City.

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The local metal clay guild held a texture swap last weekend. Attendees brought different found, created, or purchased objects to share. The offerings ranged from fabric to carved polymer clay molds to a piece of cauliflower to a piece of worm eaten wood from an apple tree in someone’s yard. Those worms are quite the [...]

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During a recent dive and snorkeling trip to Hawaii’s Gold Coast (the west side of the Island of Hawaii) we noticed fewer yellow tangs than we had in the past. Every time we go there seem to be less. One of the dive guides explained that the island is one of the few places that [...]

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When it was time for more electrolytic etching I decided to try the trickle charger as the source. Well . . . whoever named it was accurate: trickle means trickle. Even the C batteries caused more bubbles in the saltwater when they were hooked up. My friend Pat had a great idea to check the [...]

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I had a very enjoyable day recently admiring other peoples artwork. First was Valentino: The Last Emperor this is a *great* movie and the producer/director was at the showing to answer questions. With an initial limited release, the movie is playing in 25 cities. During the Q&A , journalist turned indie movie producer/director Matt Tyrnauer told [...]

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