Paper goods love

The current theme at poppytalkhandmade is "A paper goods and stationary market". They have picked some really lovely examples of quality handmade goods from small vendors, and it runs until June 4th. Well worth a browse if you love all things paper and print related.

A small sneak peak

Woha... I have finally ordered my first press, an Adana 5x8! It will be at least a month before I get it, as it has to be refurbished first. And right now that feels like a veeery long time. But while I wait I can always feed some of my letterpress craving by watching this little video by Middle Path Productions.

Operating a Kelsey 5x8 Press from Middle Path Productions on Vimeo.

Porcelain gems

I have been wanting to do smaller pieces in porcelain, like jewelery, and this is the first batch of 'gems' fresh from the oven. Not sure what I think of them yet... will have to see if I can make something out of them. But an awful lot of fun to make!!

Tadpoles.....almost

I came across these little guys today, floating around, waiting to become tadpoles. I have always loved watching tadpoles evolve in spring, from clouds of round eggs clinging together, to finished frog leaping out of the pond. All in the span of a hectic few weeks.