Poetry in the ordinary

Usually pasta in progress involves a pot of boiling water.

I've got seven coats of the silver clay brushed onto these. A couple of more should do it. I should be able to fire them tomorrow night and then we'll see if this is gonna work.

I did some research on patina today. The gold color is the first stage when developing patina with liver of supher. Tips included using with cool water instead of warm or hot (which hastens the darkening process) and to be ready to scoop them right out and rinse before they get too dark.

Hopefully the next pictures I post will be a bit more attractive!

Options for a Noodle Necklace

Here is the cheapest .... it's virtual. And makes a stupid noise when you add the pasta to the cord.

Then you could go the traditional route and have your kid make you one at camp or day care. You could even make a colored one. Warning: the end result may have future sentimental value.

My new custom order is actually from a woman who, inspired by a crumbling necklace her son made several years ago, would like to have an upgrade - something attractive and indestructible. She saw one where the noodles are cast in gold and it is beautiful ... and high end. Yeah, the price you see - that's for one piece of golden pasta.

So, my challenge. Make a silver noodle necklace, preferably that sorta looks like gold (chance to experiment with patina) and make it affordable.

Stay tuned!