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I like to solve problems in the chemistry and techniques of surface design. Often, once I have done the experiments and solved the challenge, I am done with it and go on to another thing. These are some of the results.

These were store bought slip case bisque ware. I alumed the pieces and dip marbled them with stone patterns. I made the marbling paiints using Duncan Cermaics underglazes, thinning them and adding oxgall. Essentially these were gouache paints. The gel was carrageen. I had to dip the items again after they were dry to fill in the flaws. Later I sprayed them with glaze and fired them. I then took a slip casting class and learned to make 3 part molds. Then I cast and marabled a baunch of rocks.

I really liked making the rocks. They were supposed to look like various miinerals I know about from geology classes, but my lack of ceramic chemistry gave me some surprises. The colors change in fireing, fadingand getting more soft. I eventually had to draw the line and quit the slipcasting as it spreads like mad over all the varnished floors in the loft where I lived.

This is a faux stone floor cloth I made after visiting the Library of Congress in DC. There are the most fabulous stone inlays there.

I have worked with many graphic designers to contribute to book design, posters, corporate pamphlets and promotions.

These mavelous tablecloths were made from my 60" x 12' cotton panels.

This packaging suite was created by designer Tom Nimen in New York, using a custom pattern of mine done in process magenta, blue, yellow and black. Quite a transformation. The center box is metal printed in England. The others are ordinary cardboard. I drank the bottle of Sambucca.