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Glass Mosaic Tile Art: Andamento (Huh? What?s That?)
2008-09-02 06:03:00 Making wonderful glass mosaic tile art is easy! Let me show you how. Andamento (Italian for “flow”) is the visual movement of your mosaic created by placing tesserae in specific patterns to achieve the desired image (a.k.a. “coursing” your tesserae). Opus (Latin for “work of art or literary work”) is any work in any creative field, such as literature, architecture, music, and fine art. In our world of mosaic art, opus refers to how we arrange our tesserae. Different opera (the plural of opus) result in different flows. Understanding the various opera allows you to properly plan your work to ensure you achieve the desired look. The following opera terms are based on Latin. Few people I know, including me, remember two minutes after rading about them what each term means. It doesn’t matter what you call each style. For example, instead of saying “Opus Regulatum,” you can call it “squares aligned like a brick wall.” The point is to be aware of the types of opera, then plan which types ...
Glass Mosaic Tile Art: Hanging Your Heavy Mosaic Masterpiece
2008-09-02 05:49:00 Making wonderful glass mosaic tile art is easy! Let me show you how. You’re so anxious to hang your first masterpiece that it seems like the frame store is taking forever finish the frame. Finally, they call to tell you it’s ready for pickup. Wow, they did a great job and the frame makes your mosaic look even better. You can’t wait to hang it on the wall and show it off. It weighs a ton and you’re nervous wondering whether a 10-penny nail in flimsy drywall can hold all that weight. You wisely decide that the nail must instead go into a wall stud. The last thing you want is your heavy mosaic crashing down, popping off tesserae, breaking the custom frame, and cracking the ceramic floor tile. You find the exact spot for the nail and poke around hoping to find a stud somewhere close to that spot. Oh, no! The nearest stud is six inches to the left. If you install the nail in that stud, the mosaic won’t be centered on the wall and will look terrible. Good grief, now what? Relax. This is e...
Glass Mosaic Tile Art: Mixing Grout
2008-09-02 05:41:00 Making wonderful glass mosaic tile art is easy! Let me show you how. The amount of grout for your mosaic project depends on two basic variables: 1) the size of your piece, and 2) the width of your joints. Obviously, smaller joints require less grout. It’s important to mix more than you think you’ll need to ensure you don’t run out. This is especially true when using colored grout to ensure color consistency unless you intend for your piece to have varying shades of grout. If you have a brand new box of grout, you’ll probably use only a small portion of it. Don’t dump the whole box into a bucket of water! If this is your first time grouting a mosaic, put what you think is enough into your mixing container and then add at least half that amount (i.e., mix about 1.5 times what you think you need). When you’re finished grouting, observe how much you throw away so you can better estimate how much you’ll need for your next project. (You’ll learn from my eBook the approximate amount of gro...
Glass Mosaic Tile Art: Is Weldbond Really the Best Adhesive for Mosaics?
2008-09-02 05:26:00 Making wonderful glass mosaic tile art is easy! Let me show you how. Which type of adhesive is best for mosaics? It depends on your base material, mosaic method, whether you’re working horizontally on a table or vertically on a wall, whether your mosaic is exposed to moisture, and personal preference. Many websites and articles say Weldbond is the best adhesive for indoor mosaics and that it’s the preferred glue of professional mosaic artists worldwide. I’m the kind of guy who likes to ask, “Why?” I’m compelled to dig deeper, so my question is: What makes Weldbond so much better than other polyvinyl acetate (PVA) glues (commonly known as white glue), such as Elmer’s Glue All? If you’re like me, you wonder, “Why do so many mosaic websites say Weldbond is the best mosaic glue, but none of them fully explain what makes it better or why it’s better?” I don’t know, maybe one mosaic artist heard something about Weldbond and regurgitated it to another artist without knowing the chemical fa...
Glass Mosaic Tile Art: Do We Cut or Break Glass (Does it Matter)?
2008-09-02 05:15:00 Making wonderful glass mosaic tile art is easy! Let me show you how. Ever wonder what glass actually is? Do we cut it or break it (is there a difference)? Why and how does scoring a line allow us to control the way glass breaks? To fully understand why we cut glass the way we do, we should first understand a bit about glass itself. There are two types of solids: amorphous and crystalline. (Huh? Amorphous? Wasn’t he a character in the movie series The Matrix? No, that was Morpheus.) As you’ll learn in my eBook in the chapter on Tessera Types, glass is an amorphous solid (the chapter explains what glass is to help the mosaic artist understand how to make better cuts and breaks, and to help reduce wasted glass). An amorphous solid, such as glass and plastic, has molecules arranged randomly in no particular pattern. On the contrary, a crystalline solid has molecules arranged in fixed patterns, sometimes called lattices. Most solids are crystalline, such as metal, ice, and diamonds. Glas...
Kim Kardashian Slices Foot Dancing on Glass Table
2008-08-25 16:28:00 Socialite mess Kim Kardashian had to be rushed to New York Presbyterian Hospital on Sunday night after slicing her foot open on a glass coffee table. There is only one way that could have happened don’t you think? Kim Kardashian — who is scheduled to be on the show this season — badly cut her ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Kim Kardashian Slices Foot Dancing on Glass Table", url: "http://bumpshack.com/2008/08/2-5/kim-kardashian-breaks-foot-da-ncing-on-glass-table/" });
Gold Stained Glass Windows Purify the Air
2008-08-22 04:37:00 Scientists have discoverd that, in medieval churches, stained glass windows painted with gold purify the air when heated by the sun. The researchers hope that this discovery could also be used for modern technologies, since the chemical reaction involved is very energy-efficient. News Science Technology nanotechnology gold science medieval church
Gold Stained Glass Windows Purify the Air
2008-08-22 04:37:00 Scientists have discoverd that, in medieval churches, stained glass windows painted with gold purify the air when heated by the sun. The researchers hope that this discovery could also be used for modern technologies, since the chemical reaction involved is very energy-efficient. News Science Technology nanotechnology gold science medieval church
Please Do Not Tap on the Glass or the Animals Get Pissed Off
2008-08-15 22:35:00 This is my office, note the extensive amount of glass that is one of my walls (clicky the picture to biggify): Now, I fully understand why there are signs where fish/critters are kept in glass enclosures that say “DO NOT TAP ON THE GLASS!”… It’s f**king annoying! That is all… SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Please Do Not Tap on the Glass or the Animals Get Pissed Off", url: "http://www.tiggerprr.com/2008/-08/15/please-do-not-tap-on-the--glass-or-the-animals-get-pissed--off/" });
Ford Offers Glass Roof Mustangs
2008-08-07 15:18:00 From Crave: The gadget blog: Here's some bright news to go with your daily dose of bad these days. It may sound like sacrilege, but owners of new Ford Mustangs may actually have a chance to look cooler than Steve McQueen while driving. The $1,995 factory-installed panoramic gla
Religion In China: The Glass Is Half Full. Bush On Foreign Policy: Even A
2008-08-07 15:07:00 Very well done blog post over at MNBC's World blog on the current state of religion in China. The post is entitled, "Exuberance at One of Beijing's State-Sponsored Churches," and it is well worth a read. UPDATE: Just came across this China Herald post with a very interesting video setting out how the glass is still half empty. Speaking of half full glasses, President Bush's deft handling of China and the Olympics has to go down as one of the few things he has done right on foreign policy.
By: China Law Blog
The Leonardo Glass Cube By 3deluxe.
2008-07-28 19:25:00 The Leonardo Glass Cube By 3deluxe.The Leonardo Glass Cube created by 3deluxe is distinctive corporate architecture for the brand Leonardo. This integrative design concept is an interesting combination of architecture, interior designing and landscaping. One of the design features is the multi-layered composition of the building. This pavilion located somewhere outside the village Baddriburg in Germany 'maintains the difference between ground and architecture, while at the same time bind them together firmly. Fascinating in that sense is the plinth at the point where the facade hinges into the pavement. Quite a contrast to the fashion to make buildings appear like they are floating above the ground - no, this pavilion stands its ground.'Source: 1, 2, 3.Other Posts:Arctic Paper.Flower Dog Bouquet.Suitcase And The Foldable Vehicles.Nat-2 Interchangeable Duo Function Shoe.Spectacular Display Of Color - Tulip Fields.
By: algebra of life
2009 Mustang Offers Glass Roof with SPF50
2008-07-26 23:52:00 When it comes to driving and having fun in the sun, convertibles are usually the first thing that comes to mind. The only real downside is the risk of overexposure when you're driving for too long. For 2009, Ford has designed a new Glass Roof option for the Mustang that should clear up that problem. Technorati Tags: Art and Design Cars and Motors Gadgets Outdoors Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Ford Mustang SPF Sun Glass Roof Sports
Multipurpose Etched Glass
2008-07-16 23:19:00 Glasses and mugs are a common household item used everywhere. They only become special when you see some eye catching and memorable messages, witty words or phrases beautifully etched on them. I have seen labeled glasses on dining tables. Even some companies are seen giving away glasses and mugs labeled with their meaningfully done ads. Labeling the glasses and mugs has become a common trend and it is growing.Imagine fine quality wine glasses on your party table or having morning cup of a coffee on a mug with some stimulating words written on that. They not only add decor but also meaning and a theme to the setting of any dining table. Thanks to Wine Glass ? a company that offers customize glasses based on personal interests and activities like golf, tennis and more. Their quality etched glass are multipurpose and much more than just a great conversation starter. Have a look at them.Explore the neatly laid out, uncluttered and users? friendly site and see what all they are offering ...
By: Light Within
Sorapot?s Glass Tea Pot: For The Tea Voyeur and Connoisseur
2008-07-07 11:00:00 The newest teapot from Soropot is quietly beautiful and unique. Read on and learn how its elusive properties make the ritual of tea preparation a voyeuristic rite for all tea lovers to behold. Technorati Tags: Food and Drink Gadgets Home Lifestyle Products Reviews Shopping Technology teapot glass teapot innovative teapot food and drink related gadget
Metallic Glass Could Revolutionize Aircraft Structure
2008-06-25 10:41:00 From FOXNews.com Scientists have made a breakthrough discovery in the bizarre properties of glass, which behaves at times like both a solid and a liquid. The finding could lead to aircraft that look like Wonder Woman's plane. Such planes could have wings of glass
glass half-full
2008-06-16 05:13:00 I'm in the top 13.48% richest people in the world! Well, not as rich as Bill Gates but rich enough to buy isaw and rice for lunch.  It's just a matter of perspective and looking at your glass half-full. I just learned today that I'm the 809,194,122 richest person on earth.  This keeps me thinking about the people beneath me in the ranks.  I hope they get by. Wanna know how rich you are?
Through The Looking Glass: A Future Look at the Real Estate Marketplace.
2008-06-09 15:15:00 One of the questions I hear over and over is “when will the real estate market return to normal?” There were so many newcomers investing in real estate that have no historical perspective of the market. So many things occurred that had never been seen before. People lacking in experience did not realize that this wasn?t normal. They sit on the sidelines waiting for conditions to return to the way that they were before the bubble burst. News Flash: It Ain?t Happening! It seems that during the high-flying days of the real estate boom novice investors were a lot like Alice In Wonderland. They went through the looking glass into a bizarre world of an altered reality where the normal rules of economics didn?t apply. These neophytes jumped in with both feet and paid a heavy price when reality returned to bite them. The Fallacy of Easy Money A frequent question is “when will lenders start making $0 down payment loans again?” The answer: hopefull...
Glass Chipper, WainWrong
2008-06-09 06:56:00 Chipper Jones says he thinks he injured himself while running out of the batter’s box. For a baseball player, this seems like a pretty innocuous place to injure themselves. How exactly do you get injured coming out of a batter’s box? Swing, turn, run. A layperson (you and I) does not come out of a ...
By: The RotoFeed
World Ocean Day See My Sea Glass
2008-06-08 15:00:00 Today, June 8, 2008, is World Ocean Day! To celebrate, La Mer will donate $100,000 to Oceana in honor of La Mer founder, Dr. Max Huber. Dr. Huber grew to love and appreciate the beauty and fragile ecosystem of the ocean while researching ingredients for the living legend, Creme de la Mer. Living on the coast of Maine, the beach is a daily part of our lives, weather permitting of course! Beach combing is our favorite activity. Throwing glass in the ocean is polluting but I can’t help but stop in my tracks when I see a tumbled, perfectly rubbed smooth piece of pitted of sea glass. The power of the ocean is awesome. I’d like to share some picks of my recent ocean finds in appreciation of World Ocean Day. , Post from: Steeping Beauty World Ocean Day See My Sea Glass Share This Tags: beach combing, day, glass, hobby, La, La Mer, LaMer, Maine, Mer, ocean, Oceana, Oceana.org, sea, sea glass, world, world ocean day
By: Steeping Beauty
Sony Sountina Glass Speaker
2008-06-08 14:52:00 Sony’s Sountina Glass speaker for only $10,000. The Sountina NSA-PF1?designed for larger rooms and halls?will give you a 50Hz to 20kHz frequency response, analog and digital audio inputs, and a blue, amber or purple-lit 3-foot organic glass tweeter.
By: Top Blog Posts
Happy blogiversary! :D *raises a glass*
2008-06-08 03:18:00 Happy blogiversary! :D *raises a glass*
By: Daisy's Dead Air
Glass Knifefish
2008-06-07 05:16:00 Glass Knifefish "Being semi-transparent, this shy fish resembles a torpedo!" 6/6/2008 The Glass Knife Fish has a peaceful shy demeanor, it does best if kept in the company of its peers. Coming up with common names for aquarium fish can be difficult ...
1990 Honda CR-X SiR (Glass Top)
2008-06-06 18:10:00 1990 Honda CR-X SiR (Glass Top)Mileage: 100,000 KMTransmission: ManualVehicle Cost: 250,000 YENIn Japan - Auction This vehicle is up for bidding Friday, June 6th and if you ...
Friday Flash Fiction: The Cold Glass
2008-06-06 17:12:00 The latest Friday Flash from Neil for week ending 6th June 2008
Miniature Glass Bottles with Cork: 1-3/8 inch tall (Quantity of 5)
2008-06-06 07:06:00 Miniature Glass Bottles with Cork: 1-3/8 inch tall (Quantity of 5)By Clear Glass Miniatures 1 used and new from $2.99 First tagged “perfume” by Astrodeals “Gary” Customer tags: miniature, glass bottles, decorative, ...
By: Perfume Online
Sejal Glass IPO Subscription Details
2008-06-04 00:08:00 Sejal Glass IPO Subscription opens on, guess when? yes! Monday, June 09, 2008. Looks like Monday June 09 seems to be some sort of an auspicious day for taking companies public. At a time when IPO’s are hard to come by, suddenly you find that there are three new IPO’s opening for subscription on the ...
LAMPS BEAUTIFUL Tiffany Style Veterinarian Medicine Stained Glass Window by
2008-06-03 11:55:00 Manufacturer: Meyda Tiffany List Price: USD 173.00Lowest New Price: USD 127.00Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product.
Texas agency under magnifying glass over sect raid
2008-06-02 02:17:00 SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) - For nearly two months, Texas child welfare officials had insisted conditions at a polygamist group’s ranch were so abusive that none of its members should be allowed to keep their children. Now, however, one of the largest custody cases in U.S. history is unraveling, and some are looking for what went ...
By: TexasFred's
Looking Glass
2008-05-31 14:48:00 Don't look at electronic billboards. Big Billboard is Watching You... NYT[The complete manuscript of George Orwell's "1984"]
By: Chickaboomer
Home-Use Tempered Glass Weight Scale with Large LCD Digital Display, Measur
2008-05-31 10:20:00 Home-Use Tempered Glass Weight Scale with Large LCD Digital Display, Measuring Weight Up to 330 lb, Free Ground Shipping.
Keep Putting On My Glasses While Asleep, Just Wondering Why I Keep Doing Th
2008-05-30 07:20:00 I wear glasses or contacts depending on my mood during the work week I wear glasses most of the time. Last few months I don?t know why this is but before I go to bed I take my glasses off then when I wake up in the morning my glasses are on. Therefore, at some point in the night I must put my glasses back on. Why I am doing this I really don?t know. I have been wearing glasses since I was 15 this is first time I have done this. I don?t want to break them while sleeping. I am going to have to hide them from myself before going to sleep. Then I was thinking could I be sleep walking and not know it but I don?t think so. Just something I was thinking about nothing really important. I keep putting on my glasses while asleep just wondering why I keep doing that. - Eyeglasses Prescription online!
Sony?s new 360 degree Glass Speaker!
2008-05-29 23:19:00 Check out this 360 degree glasss speaker from Sony. It won’t be available here in the US for awhile but still…it looks cool and I bet the sound is good too. Sony announced the launch of its unique glass speaker system named Sauntina (model: NSA-PF1). It vibrates with a single three-dimensional depth, producing clear sound in ...
Glass speaker system for 360 degree sound
2008-05-29 17:04:00 Sony announced the launch of its unique glass speaker system named Sauntina (model: NSA-PF1). It vibrates with a single three-dimensional depth, producing clear sound in 360 degrees. The glass tube can also be illuminated with the choice of three colors including blue, amber and purple. 360 degree sound is not a big deal and can ...
By: thenetguruz
Sony Sauntina Glass Speaker
2008-05-28 11:09:00 Sony’s Sauntina glass speaker, also known as NSA-PF1 which stands more than 6-feet tall will be available on June 20th at an expected sale price of $10.000. It features 13-cm subwoofer, 7-cm mid, organic glass tweeter, analog RCA, digital coax and optical TOS that support up to 24bit/96kHz linear PCM (stereo). [ Via ] [ Product ...
By: Today Gadgets
Tics, recycled glass, WiiFit, and a $120 cake
2008-05-28 04:45:00 If only there was more time in a day. I just can’t seem to get done all that I have to do and more importantly, what I want to do, in a day. I’m really perturbed that I can’t fit blogging in my life like I once could. Hopefully I will have more time this ...
Digital Magnifying Glass!
2008-05-27 16:32:00 Interestingly, digital magnifying glass is a niche market no company has pioneered until a California-based Freedom Vision came up with theirs. This is a great idea since with digital magnifying glasses, you can zoom in and out easily. (Maybe you can even add a night vision…) This is one of the gadgets you nod your head and ...
Veolia (VE): A glass half full
2008-05-27 07:00:00 "One essential commodity that is often overlooked by investors is water," says Gregory Dorsey (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2050), contributing editor to Stephen Leeb's Income Performance Letter (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2050).He- explains, "It's absolutely vital and is in growing demand for many reasons. And we've found an excellent way for income investors to ride this trend -- Paris-based Veolia Environnement (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=ve) (NYSE: VE (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=ve))."Veolia is not your typical utility, but it's still a utility that every income investor should consider. Veolia is the world leader in the management of water and wastewater services for local governments, industrial and service sector clients. "It's also a world leader in the design, construction and operation of facilities for water and wastewater systems. With a focus on managing the complete...
Aesop’s Glass Bottle Store - Adelaide
2008-05-25 20:56:00 After becoming one of the world’s hottest boutique botanical skincare ranges, the Australian-based Aesop brand is now making a name for itself in the world of innovative retail design, injecting a large dose of cool into the concept of sustainability. If you thought the brand’s Melbourne “cardboard” concept store was clever (all of the merchandising stands were made from recycled cardboard), you’ll love its brand new Adelaide “bottle” boutique. The store’s ceiling is crafted entirely out of recycled bottles, precisely arranged in a wave pattern. Who said green had to be dowdy? These new Australian stores are part of a big phase of expansion for Aesop, which has also just opened boutiques in Paris and London’s swanky Mayfair. Found it on the coolhunter
By: Attuworld
broken pdp glass
2008-05-25 19:20:00 Hi, I have an LG 50PC56, cracked pdp panel the inner glass, is it possible to replace it with any 50" glass? thanks
By: Fixya.com
May 25th Holiday - Raise Your Glass This National Wine Day on a Nappa Valle
2008-05-25 06:00:00 National Wine Day - I’d personally like to thank whoever created this day! Not that I need a special occasion to enjoy my favorite red beverage, but it’s nice to pay homage nonetheless. Another of my favorite past-times is visiting beautiful vineyards. Check out a Nappa Valley wine tour and sample delicious Californian Cabernet Sauvignons, ...
By: Fabu Daily
Wine Glass Holders That Glow While You Do!
2008-05-24 19:22:00 Evenings are great times for summer picnics and yard parties. After the sun goes down, the air is cooler, stars come out, and it's time to kick back a little. The British, who take every advantage of good weather to get outside, have come up with a way to get tipsy without tipping their wine glasses in the dark. Technorati Tags: Food and Drink Gadgets Innovation International Lifestyle Outdoors Products Shopping Weird or Wacky
By: InventorSpot.com
Glass Baby Bottles Safer Than Plastic?
2008-05-24 08:03:00 Glass baby bottles are making quite a comeback, in fact many retailers who carry them are selling out. Due to customer demand for glass bottles, manufacturers are coming out with new versions of the old-fashioned favorites. In addition, numerous retailers are no longer selling plastic bottles. Even Wal-Mart announced its plans to halt sales of ...
SABMiller's world is viewed through a glass half-full - Telegraph.co.uk
2008-05-24 01:26:00 SABMiller's world is viewed through a glass half-fullTelegraph.co.uk, -United Kingdom - 18 minutes agoEven SAB's strategy - selling premium beers in the developed world and more basic brands in emerging markets - suits the urbane, shirt-and-braces wearing ...
My Glass is Greener
2008-05-23 20:40:00 It seems that everywhere I turn, all the design conferences somehow are focusing on green. In March, I had the opportunity to attend the 2008 International Housewares Show at McCormick Place in...
By: Green Options
Venetian glass wall mirrors
2008-05-22 16:24:00 Venetian glass wall mirrors are available in numerous attractive styles and shapes. If you want to enhance the splendor of your home with elegant furniture, you can install different types of mirrors on the walls of your home. A mirror plays a very important role in the daily life of everyone. It is almost impossible ...
By: Home Living Spot
Farberware Millennium 11-Piece Cookware Set with Glass Lids for only $79.99
2008-05-22 10:41:00 A professionally styled 11-pc. Cookware with 18/10 stainless steel construction whose beauty will last a lifetime. The Millennium Stainless Steel cookware line features a ???Full Cap??? base, a stainless steel layer that completely surrounds a thick aluminum base and provides protection, durability, and enhanced heat distribution. The handles, also made from stainless steel, feature ???Soft Touch??? silicone grips that help resist heat and are oven safe up to 400 ??F.
Disney Princess Cinderella Light Up Glass Slippers & Pillow (Toy)
2008-05-22 03:05:00 Disney Princess character Light Up Glass Slippers & Pillow (Toy)By disney 1 utilised and new from $25.99 Customer Rating: First tagged “disney” by Linda Loyd “lyndalou” Customer tags: pillow, victoria, georgie, cinderella, fashion dolls, teager, corinne, disney, sleeping beauty (more…) Technorati Tags: pillow, victoria, georgie, cinderella, fashion dolls, teager, corinne, disney, sleeping beauty
Don't Like Being Under the Magnifying Glass?
2008-05-22 00:00:00 Structured Settlements 4Real continues to uncover, question and expose business practices and/or misinformation which could mislead consumers in areas concerning structured settlements, settlement planning, structured settlement factoring and professional credentials of individuals and companies in or writing about those industries.... |
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